Category Archives: Deceptive Unfair Trade Practices
Class Action False Advertising Lawsuit Against Protein Powder Brand Will Move Forward
According to a report from Courthouse News Service, a federal court will allow a class action false advertising claim against a protein powder manufacturer to proceed. The lawsuit alleges that Reliance Vitamin—a New Jersey company that makes a protein powder ‘PlantFusion’—deliberately misled consumers about the quantity that they were receiving. Here, our Miami deceptive… Read More »
FTC Proposes “Click-to-Cancel” Regulation For Recurring Subscriptions
On March 23rd, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) unveiled a new proposed consumer protection regulation that is designed to make it easier for people to cancel recurring subscription services. Here, our Miami deceptive and unfair trade practices lawyer highlights the key things to know about the FTC’s proposed click-to-cancel regulations and explains your… Read More »
Buyers Sue Luxury Condo In Miami Beach, FL For False Advertising
According to a report from TheRealDeal, a couple who purchased a condo within Monaco Yacht Club—a condominium property located in Miami Beach, Florida—has filed a lawsuit against the developer alleging losses caused by false advertising. Here, our Miami FDUTPA lawyer discusses the allegations raised in this case and explains your legal options under Florida… Read More »
Financial Services Company Fined $15 Million For False Advertising, Improper Commercial Practices Targeted At Military Families
Recently, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ordered TitleMax—a private title lending company that is licensed to operate in many states—to furnish $5 million in direct consumer relief and pay a $10 million civil penalty for false advertising and other improper commercial practices. Here, our West Palm Beach FDUTPA lawyer explains the enforcement action… Read More »
FTC Report: Consumer Fraud Losses Rising Nationwide
Consumer fraud has long been a major problem in the United States. Alarming, there are major warning signs that consumer fraud is getting worse. On February 23rd, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released new, comprehensive data showing that U.S. consumers lost a confirmed $8.8 billion to scams in 2022—a 30 percent increase over… Read More »
FDUTPA Violation: Florida Attorney General Takes Action Against Hot Tub Sellers That Deceived Consumers With False Promises
Recently, the Office of Attorney General Ashley Moody announced that enforcement action was being taken against two Florida hot tub and spa companies—Affordable Spa Covers and Coverlex—for deceptive and unfair business practices. The companies stand accused of knowingly and intentionally accepting payments for products that they could not deliver on time, or, in some… Read More »
FTC: Marketer Charged With False Advertising For Manipulating Ratings (First Eve Review Hijacking Case)
On February 16th, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) charged Bountiful Company—a firm engaged in the business of marketing and selling vitamins and supplements—in a false advertising case. It is the agency’s first ever “review hijacking” case. As part of the enforcement action, Bountiful Company will pay $600,000. Below, our West Palm Beach deceptive… Read More »
FTC Announced Recovery of Nearly $1 Million For Consumers Subject To Deceptive
On January 25th, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it has recovered and will return more than $970,000 to consumers affected by deceptive billing practices. The FTC determined that NutraClick LLC—A Boston, MA company—unfairly charged people for unwanted monthly subscription fees for health supplements and cosmetics products. Within this blog post, our… Read More »
Florida Court: Fees/Costs Under FDUTPA Discretionary
On January 18th, 2023, the Florida Third District Court of Appeal issued a decision in the FDUTPA case of Virginia Hadad Gonzalez vs. Millin A. Nobregas. The appeals court determined that the awarding of attorneys’ fees and other legal costs under the deceptive and unfair practices is a discretionary matter for the court. Here,… Read More »
Four Things You Might Not Know About The Florida Deceptive And Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA)
Businesses in Florida are prohibited from using deception or other types of unjust commercial practices to sell their products or services. The Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA) is a law that provides protections to parties engaged in a full range of commercial transactions. Within this blog post, our Miami deceptive &… Read More »
