§ 20-351.8. Remedies.
§ 20‑351.8. Remedies.
In any action brought underthis Article, the court may grant as relief:
(1)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â A permanent ortemporary injunction or other equitable relief as the court deems just;
(2)       Monetary damages tothe injured consumer in the amount fixed by the verdict. Such damages shall betrebled upon a finding that the manufacturer unreasonably refused to complywith G.S. 20‑351.2 or G.S. 20‑351.3. The jury may consider asdamages all items listed for refund under G.S. 20‑351.3;
(3)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â A reasonableattorney's fee for the attorney of the prevailing party, payable by the losingparty, upon a finding by the court that:
a.        The manufacturerunreasonably failed or refused to fully resolve the matter which constitutesthe basis of such action; or
b.        The party institutingthe action knew, or should have known, the action was frivolous and malicious. (1987,c. 385.)