Section 537.523 - Institutional vandalism, civil actions for damages or injunction - attorney fees and costs1. Irrespective of any criminal prosecution or the result thereof, any person incurring bodily injury or damage or loss to his property as a result of conduct in violation of section 574.085, 574.090* or 574.093* shall have a civil action to secure an injunction, damages or other appropriate relief in law or in equity against any and all persons who have violated section 574.085, 574.090* or 574.093*.2. In any such action, whether a violation of section 574.085, 574.090* or 574.093* has occurred shall be determined according to the burden of proof used in other civil actions for similar relief.3. Upon prevailing in such civil action, the plaintiff may recover: (1) Both special and general damages; and(2) Reasonable attorney fees and costs.