| CODE SECTION |
DESCRIPTION |
PENALTY |
BUSINESS &
PROFESSIONS CODE
§ 17200 et seq. and
§ 17500
et seq. (Unfair Business
Practice; Deceptive
Advertising) |
Any unlawful, unfair or fraudulent business act or practice;
deceptive, false or misleading advertising |
Restitution; injunctive relief (damages and civil
penalties not available to private litigants) |
CIVIL CODE § 3345
(Treble Fines, Penalties, or
Remedies) |
Treble fines, penalties, or remedies allowed in actions brought
on behalf of senior citizens or disabled persons which involve
unfair or deceptive acts or practices or unfair methods of
competition |
Treble fines, penalties, or remedies |
GOVERNMENT CODE
§ 12650 et seq.
(False Claims) |
Knowingly presents or causes to be presented a false claim to
the state for money, property or services; Govt. Code §
12652(c)(1) provides authority for private person to bring
action on behalf of state
|
Civil penalty of treble damages and up to $10,000 for each false claim |
WELFARE &
INSTITUTIONS CODE
§ 15600 et seq. (Elder
Abuse and Dependent Adult
Civil Protection Act) |
If clear and convincing evidence that a defendant is liable for
abuse or neglect of an elder or dependent adult, and defendant
has been guilty of recklessness, oppression, fraud, or malice,
the elder or dependent adult is entitled to certain enhanced
remedies |
Punitive damages; reasonable attorney's fees and
costs; claim for general damages for pain and
suffering survives death of victim |
