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Treble Damages in Virginia

Under the Virginia Consumer Protection Act, a court may award up to three times the actual damages for a willful violation. This treble damages rule is discretionary, meaning the judge decides whether to multiply the award. Virginia Code § 59.1-204 sets out the factors and exceptions that guide that decision. The statute also establishes minimum awards, including a $500 floor for any violation and a $1,000 floor when the violation is willful. The worked example below illustrates how the three‑times multiplier applies to actual damages. For a precise estimate based on your specific circumstances, use the DocketMath calculator, which applies the full statutory formula from the official source.

Governing authority

In Virginia, the treble damages rule is set by Va. Code § 59.1-204 (Virginia Consumer Protection Act — VCPA — discretionary up-to-3x for willful violations, with $500 floor and $1,000 willful floor). The verified packet cites Va. Code § 59.1-204 (Virginia Consumer Protection Act — VCPA — discretionary up-to-3x for willful violations, with $500 floor and $1,000 willful floor) (https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title59.1/chapter17/section59.1-204/).

Virginia treble damages: the verified value is 3x under Va. Code § 59.1-204 (Virginia Consumer Protection Act — VCPA — discretionary up-to-3x for willful violations, with $500 floor and $1,000 willful floor). The verified packet cites Va. Code § 59.1-204 (Virginia Consumer Protection Act — VCPA — discretionary up-to-3x for willful violations, with $500 floor and $1,000 willful floor) (https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title59.1/chapter17/section59.1-204/).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the treble damages calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.