(a) In general
Any person aggrieved by a violation of this Act [sections 501 to 515 and 516 to 597b of this Appendix] may in a civil action —
(1) obtain any appropriate equitable or declaratory relief with respect to the violation; and
(2) recover all other appropriate relief, including monetary damages.
(b) Costs and attorney fees
The court may award to a person aggrieved by a violation of this Act [sections 501 to 515 and 516 to 597b of this Appendix] who prevails in an action brought under subsection (a) the costs of the action, including a reasonable attorney fee.