Category Archives: Deceptive Unfair Trade Practices
Zillow Prevails in an Unfair Business Practices Lawsuit in Federal Court
According to a report from Housing Wire, Zillow—the Seattle-based tech real-estate marketplace company—has prevailed in an unfair business practices lawsuit. A federal court determined that Zillow did not make materially deceptive changes to its “only agent” listings. Here, our Miami FDUTPA attorney provides a more comprehensive overview of the key issues in this unfair… Read More »
Can You Sue a Business for a Bait-and-Switch in Florida?
As a consumer, you have a rightful expectation of fair treatment from businesses and organizations. In Florida, the state’s deceptive and unfair trade practices law (FDUTPA) allows affected consumers to hold companies liable for damages caused by unjust treatment. You can sue a company for a bait-and-switch under the FDUTPA. Here, our Miami FDUTPA… Read More »
Federal Judge in Florida Dismissing Part of Deceptive Trade Practices Claim Against Burger King, Allows Other Part of Case to Move Forward
According to a report from Restaurant Dive, a federal judge in South Florida has dismissed part of a deceptive trade practices claim against Burger King while simultaneously allowing the other part of the case to proceed. The complaint in question alleges that Burger King deceptively inflated the size of its “Whoppers” in its advertising… Read More »
Tesla Faces False Advertising Lawsuit for Alleged Misrepresentation of the Range of Electric Vehicles
According to a report from Engadget, Tesla is currently facing a false advertising lawsuit over allegations that it materially misrepresented the range of its fleet of electric vehicles. As currently filed, the false advertising lawsuit seeks to cover all consumers in California who bought Tesla Model 3, Model S, Model X or Model Y…. Read More »
Taco Bell Faces False Advertising Lawsuit for Alleged “Skimpy” Fillings
According to reporting from The Washington Post, Taco Bell—the national fast-food chain owned by Yum! Brands Inc.—is facing a false advertising lawsuit for allegedly being “skimpy” when filing its popular Crunchwrap offering. In this article, our Florida deceptive and unfair trade practices lawyer discusses the allegations raised in this case and provides an overview… Read More »
A Plaintiff Must Plead Actual Damages for an FDUTPA Claim to Move Forward
Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (The FDUTPA) is a state law that prohibits unfair business activities. The FDUTPA allows consumers to hold a business or organization legally liable for damages caused by commercial deception or abusive practices. To bring a winning FDUTPA, a plaintiff must prove “actual damages”—as that is the core… Read More »
Florida Resident Files Nine Figure False Advertising Lawsuit Filed Against Frontier Airlines (Alleged Hidden Fees)
According to a report from TravelPulse, a resident of Florida has filed a $100 million false advertising lawsuit against Frontier Airlines. The complaint—which was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida—alleges that the Denver-based low-cost airline improperly used hidden fees to deceive consumers. Here, our West Palm Beach… Read More »
FTC Releases Updated Advertising Guidelines for Review and Endorsements
On June 29th, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released the latest information about updated federal advertising guidelines regarding reviews and endorsements. The finalized rules make a number of important changes. Here, our West Palm Beach FDUTPA attorney highlights the key things to understand about the FTC’s revised advertising guidelines regarding reviews and endorsements…. Read More »
FTC Takes Enforcement Action Against Amazon Over Prime
On June 21st, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced proposed enforcement action against Amazon related to alleged deceptive and unfair commercial conduct related to its Prime subscription service. Here, our West Palm Beach FDUTPA lawyers discuss the charges and the proposed FTC enforcement action against Amazon. FTC: Amazon Engaged in Deceptive and Unfair… Read More »
Five Examples of Violations of the FDUTPA
The Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA) is a state law that prohibits businesses and other commercial entities from engaging in deception and other types of unfair trade practices. A consumer or business that suffers losses due to an FDUTPA violation can file a lawsuit to seek compensation. This raises an important… Read More »
