Section 290.649 - Civil action for damage to motor vehicle; costs; other rights to relief not restricted(1) Any person may commence a civil action on that person's own behalf seeking relief for damage caused to that person's motor vehicle as a result of a violation of section 4a or 5 or rules promulgated pursuant to section 4a or 5 against any person alleged to be in violation of section 4a or 5 or rules promulgated pursuant to those sections.(2) In an action brought pursuant to subsection (1), the court may award costs of litigation, including reasonable attorney and expert witness fees, if the court determines that the award is appropriate.(3) This section shall not be construed to restrict any right that a person or class of persons has under common law or a law of this state or the United States to seek relief from a violation of section 4a or 5 or rules promulgated pursuant to those sections.1984, Act 44, Eff. 3/29/1985 ;--Am. 1986, Act 127, Eff. 8/1/1986.