298Proceedings for damages for reprisal

#### 298 Proceedings for damages for reprisal 298 Proceedings for damages for reprisal > > (1) A person who takes serious detrimental action against a person in reprisal for a protected disclosure is liable in damages to that person. > > > (2) The damages may be recovered in proceedings as for a tort in any court of competent jurisdiction. > > > (3) Any remedy that may be granted by a court with respect to a tort, including exemplary damages, may be granted by a court in proceedings under this section. > > > (4) The right of a person to bring proceedings for damages does not affect any other right or remedy available to the person arising from the serious detrimental action.