Section 31-38-10. Private right of action authorized

   In addition to any other rights or remedies otherwise provided to consumers by law, any consumer who is damaged by any violation of this chapter may bring an action in superior court to recover a penalty fee of no less than $1,000.00 and to recover any actual, consequential, or punitive damages the court deems appropriate. Any recovery under this Code section shall also include attorney's fees and court costs. It is the intent of the General Assembly in this Code section to provide consumers with an additional remedy to encourage enforcement of this chapter through private rights of action.

Code 1981, § 31-38-10, enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 1411, § 2.