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Ky. Rev. Stat. § 411.210 (2026)

Action for theft of identity or trafficking in stolen identities -- Statute of

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(1) In addition to pursuing any other remedy, anyone who is a victim under KRS 434.872, 434.874, 514.160, or 514.170, shall have a cause of action, either where the victim resides or the defendant resides, for compensatory and punitive damages against anyone who violates KRS 434.872, 434.874, 514.160, or 514.170 and, if successful, shall be awarded reasonable costs and attorneys' fees.

(2) The statute of limitations for cases under the provisions of this section shall be five

(5) years from the date of the discovery of the violation of KRS 434.872, 434.874, 514.160, or 514.170. Effective: July 15, 2002 History: Amended 2002 Ky. Acts ch. 175, sec. 3, effective July 15, 2002. -- Created 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 174, sec. 3, effective July 14, 2000.

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Cited in 2 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 2026–2026 · leading case: Sean M. Maguire, M.D. v. Est. of James William Crook, by & Through Its Thomas E. Springer, II, No. 2025-CA-0308 (Ky. Ct. App. Jan. 30, 2026).
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Sean M. Maguire, M.D. v. Est. of James William Crook, by & Through Its Thomas E. Springer, II, No. 2025-CA-0308 (Ky. Ct. App. Jan. 30, 2026). · cites it 6× “-3- infliction of emotional distress (IIED), and violation of KRS 411.210 (Kentucky’s Identity Theft Act).”
James A. Chaney v. Wal-Mart Stores East, L.P., No. 2025-CA-0756 (Ky. Ct. App. Apr. 24, 2026). “KRS 411.210(2) sets a five-year statute of limitations for identity theft claims.”
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 411.210(1): 1 case
Sean M. Maguire, M.D. v. Est. of James William Crook, by & Through Its Thomas E. Springer, II, No. 2025-CA-0308 (Ky. Ct. App. Jan. 30, 2026). “-3- infliction of emotional distress (IIED), and violation of KRS 411.210 (Kentucky’s Identity Theft Act).”
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 411.210(2): 1 case
James A. Chaney v. Wal-Mart Stores East, L.P., No. 2025-CA-0756 (Ky. Ct. App. Apr. 24, 2026). “KRS 411.210(2) sets a five-year statute of limitations for identity theft claims.”
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