Section 20-1012 - Civil action by Commission on complainant's behalf.
§ 20-1012. Civil action by Commission on complainant's behalf.
(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.
[An. Code 1957, art. 49B, § 11A(c)(3), (d), (e); 2009, ch. 120, § 2; chs. 56, 57, 367.]