53H-7-204. Cause of action.
(1) The following persons may bring an action in a state court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin a violation of this part or to recover compensatory damages, reasonable court costs, or reasonable attorney fees: the attorney general; or a person claiming that the person's rights, as described in this part, were violated.
(2) In an action brought under this part, if the court finds a violation of this part, the court: shall enjoin the violation; shall, if a person whose rights, as described in this part, were violated brought the action, award the person: at least $500 for an initial violation; and if the person notifies the institution of the violation, $50 for each day the violation continues after the notification; and may award a prevailing plaintiff: compensatory damages; reasonable court costs; or reasonable attorney fees.
(3) Notwithstanding, an institution that violates this part is not immune from suit or liability for the violation. Title 63G, Chapter 7, Governmental Immunity Act of Utah