; and (4) in an appropriate case, injunctive relief to require the modification of a policy, practice, or procedure, or the provision of an alternative method of providing LTSS, to the extent required by this Act. (c) Attorney’s fees; liability of United States for costs In any action commenced pursuant to this Act, the court, in its discretion, may allow the party bringing a claim or counterclaim under this Act, other than the United States, a reasonable attorney’s fee as part of the costs, and the United States shall be liable for costs to the same extent as a private person. (d) Enforcement by attorney general (1) Denial of rights (A) Duty to investigate The Attorney General shall investigate alleged violations of this Act, and shall undertake periodic reviews of the compliance of public entities and LTSS insurance providers under this Act. (B) Potential violation The Attorney General may commence a civil action in any appropriate Federal district court if the Attorney General has reasonable cause to believe that— (i) any public entity or LTSS insurance provider, including a group of public entities or LTSS insurance providers, is engaged in a pattern or practice of violations of this Act; or (ii) any individual, including a group, has been subjected to a violation of this Act and the violation raises an issue of general public importance. (2) Authority of court In a civil action under paragraph (1)(B), the court— (A) may grant any equitable relief that such court considers to be appropriate, including, to the extent required by this Act— (i) granting temporary, preliminary, or permanent relief; and (ii) requiring the modification of a policy, practice, or procedure, or the provision of an alternative method of providing LTSS; (B) may award such other relief as the court considers to be appropriate, including damages to individuals described in subsection (a)(2), when requested by the Attorney General