(740 ILCS 95/1) (from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 1501)
Sec. 1.
Any person who unlawfully interferes with public utility
services shall be liable to the utility company in a civil action for
damages treble the amount of the actual damages based on loss of revenue
because of that person's conduct, including the cost of employees,
equipment, material, disconnection, reconnection, service calls,
investigating the matter, expert witnesses, attorneys fees and court costs.
In the event a judgment is entered in favor of the utility company in any
civil action brought pursuant to this Act, then the court shall
specifically consider exemplary damages and injunctive relief as may
be appropriate.
(Source: P.A. 86-379.)
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