A person may bring a civil action for damages against any person who knowingly causes a police officer to arrive at a location to contact another person with the intent to:
(a)
Infringe on the other person’s rights under the Oregon or United States Constitutions;
(b)
Unlawfully discriminate against the other person;
(c)
Cause the other person to feel harassed, humiliated or embarrassed;
(d)
Cause the other person to be expelled from a place in which the other person is lawfully located; or
(e)
Damage the other person’s:
(A)
Reputation or standing within the community; or
(B)
Financial, economic, consumer or business prospects or interests.
(2)
Upon prevailing in an action under this section, the plaintiff may recover:
(a)
The greater of:
(A)
Special and general damages, including damages for emotional distress; or
(B)
Statutory damages of $250 against each defendant found liable under this section; and
(b)
Punitive damages.
(3)
The court may award reasonable attorney fees to the prevailing plaintiff in an action under this section.
(4)
A civil action under this section:
(a)
May be brought in the small claims department of a circuit court if the total damages do not exceed the jurisdictional limit of the small claims department.
(b)
Does not affect a right or remedy available under any other law of this state. [2019 c.415 §1]