Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 48-3608

Current with changes through the 2024 First Special Legislative Session

Section 48-3608 - Civil action authorized; damages, procedure; limitation

(1) A student-athlete or a postsecondary institution aggrieved by a violation of the Nebraska Student-Athlete Name, Image, or Likeness Rights Act may bring a civil action against the postsecondary institution or collegiate athletic association committing such violation.

(2) A plaintiff who prevails in an action under the Nebraska Student-Athlete Name, Image, or Likeness Rights Act shall be entitled to:

(a) Actual damages;

(b) Such preliminary and other equitable or declaratory relief as may be appropriate; and

(c) Reasonable attorney's fees and other litigation costs reasonably incurred.

(3) A public postsecondary institution may be sued upon claims arising under the Nebraska Student-Athlete Name, Image, or Likeness Rights Act only to the extent allowed under the State Tort Claims Act, the State Contract Claims Act, or the State Miscellaneous Claims Act, except that a civil action for a violation of the Nebraska Student-Athlete Name, Image, or Likeness Rights Act may only be brought within one year after the cause of action has accrued.

Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 48-3608

Laws 2020, LB 962, § 8; Laws 2022, LB 1137, § 8.

Amended by Laws 2022, LB 1137,§ 8, eff. 7/21/2022.

Added by Laws 2020, LB 962,§ 8, eff. 11/14/2020.