§ 20-1012. Civil action by Commission on complainant's behalf

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   (a) Filing of action. -- Within 60 days after an election is made under § 20-1007 of this subtitle, the Commission shall file a civil action in the circuit court for the county where the alleged unlawful employment practice occurred.

(b) Remedies. -- If the court finds that an unlawful employment practice occurred, the court may provide the remedies specified in § 20-1009(b) of this subtitle.

(c) Demand for jury trial. -- If the Commission seeks compensatory damages under this section:

   (1) any party may demand a trial by jury; and

   (2) the court may not inform the jury of the limitations on compensatory damages imposed under § 20-1009(b)(3) of this subtitle.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 49B, § 11A(c)(3), (d), (e); 2009, ch. 120, § 2; chs. 56, 57, 367.

                    
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