Derechos Civiles y Reparación por Daños en Pensilvania

Explicación Simple

Si alguien te hace daño o rompe tus cosas por razones de odio, puedes demandarlo. Esto te permite pedir dinero o que dejen de hacerte daño.

Es como si alguien te empujara en un partido de fútbol solo porque no le gustas. No solo puedes quejarte, sino que también puedes pedir que te compensen por la caída y las molestias.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan, un joven de 17 años, es agredido por otro chico en la escuela debido a su origen étnico. Juan puede presentar una demanda contra el agresor pidiendo compensación por sus heridas y el estrés emocional que sufrió.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

42 Pa.C.S. 1990 - Amendment § 8309. Civil rights violations. (a) Redress for personal injury.-- A person who incurs injury to his person or damage or loss to his property as a result of conduct described in 18 Pa.C.S. § 2710 (relating to ethnic intimidation) or 3307 (relating to institutional vandalism) shall have a right of action against the actor for injunction, damages or other appropriate civil or equitable relief. In the action, the issue of whether the defendant engaged in the conduct alleged shall be determined according to the burden of proof used in other civil actions for similar relief. The plaintiff may seek recovery for any of the following: (1) General and special damages, including damages for emotional distress. Damages under this paragraph shall be actual damages or $500, whichever is greater. (2) Punitive damages. (3) Reasonable attorney fees and costs. (4) Injunctive and other equitable relief. (5) Such other relief which the court deems necessary and proper. (b) Redress sought by public official on behalf of others.-- When conduct which would constitute a violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2710 or 3307 has occurred, the district attorney of the county in which the violation took place or the Attorney General, after consulting with the district attorney, may institute a civil action for injunctive or other equitable relief if needed to protect any person or property. The civil action shall be brought in the name of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the county where the violation occurred. (c) Filing of court orders.-- The prothonotary of the court in which a civil action is brought under subsection (a) or (b) shall transmit two certified copies of any order issued in the action to each appropriate law enforcement agency having jurisdiction over locations w