18 U.S.C. § 2724: Civil action

A person who knowingly obtains, discloses or uses personal information, from a motor vehicle record, for a purpose not permitted under this chapter shall be liable to the individual to whom the information pertains, who may bring a civil action in a United States district court. actual damages, but not less than liquidated damages in the amount of $2,500; punitive damages upon proof of willful or reckless disregard of the law; reasonable attorneys’ fees and other litigation costs reasonably incurred; and such other preliminary and equitable relief as the court determines to be appropriate.