Category Archives: Deceptive Unfair Trade Practices
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 »
Federal Judge Allows False Advertising Lawsuit Against Fireball to Proceed Over Malt Liquor Beverage
According to a report from Courthouse News Service, a federal judge will allow a false advertising lawsuit against a malt liquor beverage advertised as “fireball” to proceed. Consumers allege that marketing falsely implies that the product is “whisky-based.” In this article, our Miami deceptive and unfair trade practices lawyers provide a more detailed overview… Read More »
Is Your Company Facing an FDUTPA Lawsuit? Four Steps to Take
The Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA) is a state law that was put into effect to protect consumers, businesses, and organizations against unjust and materially misleading commercial practices. As the law has a private right of action, any party can file an FDUPTA lawsuit against a business that operates in Florida…. Read More »
Who Is Responsible For Legal Fees In An FDUTPA Lawsuit?
The Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA) is a core business and consumer protection law in our state. It allows private parties to bring a civil suit directly against a business or organization that caused them losses through deception or other improper commercial practices. Who is liable for legal costs when a… Read More »
FDUTPA Claims: How Are “Consequential Damages” Defined Under Florida Law?
The Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA) is a state law that allows parties to seek compensation for damages caused by the improper commercial practices of a business, such as false advertising, material misrepresentations, or a bait-and-switch tactic. The FDUTPA allows consumers and businesses to recover compensation for actual losses. Consequential damages… Read More »
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 »
