Any person given standing by paragraph 1 or 2 of Section 5 of this act,¹ or the person who would have committed suicide, in the case of an attempt, may maintain a cause of action against any person who violates or attempts to violate Section 3 of this act² for compensatory damages and punitive damages. Any person given standing by paragraphs 3 through 7 of Section 5 of this act may maintain a cause of action against any person who violates or attempts to violate Section 3 of this act for punitive damages. An action under this section may be brought whether or not the plaintiff had prior knowledge of the violation or attempt.