Category Archives: Deceptive Unfair Trade Practices
Florida Attorney General Files Civil Fraud Lawsuit Against Criminally-Charged Pool Company Owner—Multi-Million Dollar Fraud Case
According to a report from ABC 12 News, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has filed a civil fraud lawsuit against the owner of a now-defunct swimming pool company. That pool owner—George Galiszewski Jr. of Port St. Lucie—is already facing serious criminal charges. Mr. Galiszewski Jr. stands accused of defrauding more than 100 customers at… Read More »
Pharmaceutical Giant Brings Lawsuit Against “Semaglutide” Competitor
According to a report from The National Law Review, Novo Nordisk—the large pharmaceutical company that is based in Denmark—has filed a lawsuit against a competitor over the increasingly popular “semaglutide” weight loss drug. Among other things, Novo Nordisk alleges violations of the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA). Here, our Miami FDUTPA… Read More »
FTC Takes Enforcement Action Against Maker of “Invisible Mask” Over False COVID-19 Protection Claims
Recently, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) took enforcement action against four defendants that marketed a product called “Virus Buster Invisible Mask.” The FTC determined that the defendants made false and misleading representations about the degree of COVID-19 protection provided by the mask. Within this article, our Miami deceptive trade practices attorney provides a more… Read More »
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 »
