ORC Ann. 4719.15
§ 4719.15. Action by purchaser
(A)
A purchaser injured by a violation of a provision of sections 4719.01 to 4719.18 of the Revised Code or a
rule adopted under any provision of those sections may bring a civil action against the telephone solicitor or
salesperson who committed the violation for damages in a court of common pleas and may apply to the court for
an order enjoining the violation. Upon the purchaser's showing that the telephone solicitor or salesperson has
committed a violation of one of those sections or rules, the court shall grant an injunction, temporary
restraining order, or other appropriate relief.
(B)
If a court awards damages under division (A) of this section, the court shall award damages in an amount
that is not less than the amount that the purchaser paid to the telephone solicitor or salesperson and shall
order the telephone solicitor or salesperson to pay reasonable attorney's fees and court costs to the
purchaser.
(C)
The court may award the purchaser punitive or exemplary damages upon the purchaser's showing that the
telephone solicitor or salesperson knowingly committed an act or practice that violated a provision of
sections 4719.01 to 4719.18 of the Revised Code.
(D)
An action under this section shall be brought within two years after the date of the telephone
solicitation upon which the action is based.