Cap on reasonable attorney fees and punitive damages for certain actions in places of public accommodation alleging discrimination removal

This bill removes the $500 cap on both reasonable attorney fees and punitive damages for discrimination lawsuits filed in public accommodations (like restaurants or hotels) under Minnesota Statutes § 604.12, subdivision 3. It directly affects plaintiffs who sue businesses for discrimination, allowing courts to award higher fees and damages without the current $500 limit. The key change amends the statute to eliminate these specific monetary caps, replacing the current language that restricted fees and punitive damages to $500 each. This is a substantive policy change affecting civil litigation costs and potential damages in discrimination cases.