California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 8 — Special Business RegulationsChapter 7.8 — Franchise Dealers Fair PracticesSection 21140.4

Any person who is injured in his business or property by reason of a violation of this chapter may sue therefor in any court having jurisdiction in the county where the defendant resides or is found, or any agent resides or is found, or where service may be obtained, without respect to the amount in controversy, and to recover three times the damages sustained by him, and shall be awarded attorneys’ fees together with the costs of the suit. Any action brought pursuant to this section shall be commenced within four years after the cause of action accrued.

Notes

Allows a person injured in business or property by a chapter violation to sue in a court with jurisdiction where the defendant or an agent resides, is found, or may be served, regardless of the amount in controversy. Sets recovery at three times damages plus attorney fees and costs and requires suit within four years after accrual.

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