; or (ii) on the filing of a complaint by the Commissioner in an action under paragraph (3) in which a recovery is sought of the damages described in subparagraph (A)(I) owing to an individual by a person liable under subparagraph (A), unless the action described in clause (I) or (ii) is dismissed without prejudice on motion of the Commissioner. (3) Action by the Commissioner (A) Civil action The Commissioner may bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction to recover the damages described in paragraph (2)(A)(I). (B) Sums recovered Any sums recovered by the Commissioner pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be held in a special deposit account and shall be paid, on order of the Commissioner, directly to each individual affected. Any such sums not paid to an individual because of inability to do so within a period of 3 years shall be deposited into the Federal Family and Medical Leave Insurance Trust Fund. (4) Limitation (A) In general An action may be brought under this subsection not later than 3 years after the date of the last event constituting the alleged violation for which the action is brought. (B) Commencement An action brought by the Commissioner under this subsection shall be considered to be commenced on the date when the complaint is filed. (5) Action for Injunction by Commissioner The district courts of the United States shall have jurisdiction, for cause shown, in an action brought by the Commissioner— (A) to restrain violations of paragraph (1), including the restraint of any withholding of payment of wages, salary, employment benefits, or other compensation, plus interest, found by the court to be due to an individual