Action against person who summons police with improper intent; attorney fees

(1) 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.