W. Va. Code § 62-1D-12
Civil liability; defense to civil or criminal action
West Virginia · West Virginia Code Chapter 62 — Criminal Procedure · Status: effective
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- W. Va. Code § 62-1D-12, Civil liability; defense to civil or criminal action, West Virginia, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2393094
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(a) Any person whose wire, oral or electronic communication is intercepted, disclosed, used or whose identity is disclosed in violation of this article shall have a civil cause of action against any person who so intercepts, discloses, or uses, or procures any other person to intercept, disclose, or use the communications, and shall be entitled to recover from any such person or persons:
(1) Actual damages, but not less than $100 for each day of violation;
(2) Punitive damages, if found to be proper; and
(3) Reasonable attorney fees and reasonable costs of litigation incurred.
(b) A good faith reliance by a provider of electronic or wire communication services on a court order or legislative authorization constitutes a complete defense to any civil or criminal action brought under this article or any other law.