This was a case in which the marshals were sued for civil damages.

The issue is being closely watched by lawyers who specialize in cases seeking civil damages.

He was ordered to pay $4.3 million in civil damages.

The family asked for $600 million in civil damages from the groups.

The Turkish family sued for civil damages and won.

But there is one final possible regulatory factor - civil damages.

Claimants may also seek civil damages before the criminal court.

Higher civil damages can be awarded by the court, but these are rare and usually no more than a few thousand euros.

The council "received $18,000 in civil damages, roughly $5,000 per perpetrator," as a result of the legal action, he said.

Customers can sue businesses that violate the new law for civil damages.