((a)) ** .—** A person who knowingly obtains, discloses or uses personal information, from a motor vehicle record, for a purpose not permitted under this chapter shall be liable to the individual to whom the information pertains, who may bring a civil action in a United States district court.

((b)) ** .—** The court may award—

((1)) actual damages, but not less than liquidated damages in the amount of $2,500;

((2)) punitive damages upon proof of willful or reckless disregard of the law;

((3)) reasonable attorneys’ fees and other litigation costs reasonably incurred; and

((4)) such other preliminary and equitable relief as the court determines to be appropriate.