New York Consumer Protection Litigation

Consumer Protection Litigation in New York

Companies often engage in deceptive marketing, false advertising, and unfair trade practices, or violate state-specific statutes mandating certain policies and procedures. Such practices drive revenue while inducing consumers to unfairly rely on the company’s misrepresentation. Examples include mislabeling a product, making false claims about a product’s health benefits, or improperly applying loan payments. Many consumers face frustration, financial loss, or even personal injury because of these deceptive trade practices. Moore Kuehn understands how distressing it can be to experience the conduct of unscrupulous business practices and has lawyers committed to remedy these wrongdoings.

Why Choose Our Firm?

  • We operate on a contingency fee basis. You pay us no fees until we win a recovery for you.
  • When we handle your case, you will always have direct access to your attorney.
  • We have experience on both sides of the docket, which gives us unique insights into how the defense works.

What Is Consumer Protection Litigation?

Consumer protection laws provide safeguards against unfair practices and business fraud and protect individuals against identity theft and scams. The Federal Trade Commission, the Better Business Bureau, and other organizations are in place to enforce or promote consumer protection laws.

Consumer protection litigation arises when consumer protection laws fail. When a consumer has been victimized or a law has been broken, civil litigation is a legal avenue to penalize unscrupulous businesses and recover monetary compensation for damages.

Consumer Protection Laws

Fortunately, there are a number of federal and state laws to provide protection for consumers. Federal consumer protection laws include:

  • The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) was enacted to protect consumers from harassing debt collection behavior.
  • The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) was designed to prevent inaccurate and detrimental or negative reporting of credit information.
  • The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) requires companies to have written consent from consumers for telemarketing calls.
  • The Truth in Lending Act requires lenders to provide borrowers with written disclosures about the costs and terms of consumer loans in a standardized manner.
  • The Electronic Fund Transfer Act minimizes consumer liability if someone else uses a consumer’s debit or ATM card without permission.
  • The Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act makes identity theft a federal crime and provides consumers with specific rights if they become victims of identity theft.

Types of Consumer Protection Litigation

When a company violates the law and consumers suffer as a result, that company should be held accountable for its actions. At Moore Kuehn, we provide experienced and effective representation in a range of consumer protection litigation matters. Examples of matters from which consumer protection litigation can arise include:

  • Insurance bad faith
  • Invasion of privacy and unauthorized disclosure
  • Fraudulent billing
  • Home construction defects
  • Identity theft
  • Breach of contract
  • Lemon law
  • Defective products
  • False and misleading advertising
  • Fair Housing Act violations
  • Breach of warranty
  • Predatory lending
  • Payday lender fraud
  • Medicare Part D violations by supplementary insurers
  • Debt collection harassment
  • Unfair and deceptive practices

Who Is Liable?

Many types of businesses are subject to consumer protection laws, including:

  • Banks and lending institutions
  • Home appliance and furniture stores
  • Home improvement contractors
  • Vehicle sales, leasing, or repair companies
  • Telecommunication services
  • Insurance companies
  • Real estate sales companies
  • Debt collection agencies

When purchasing goods and services, consumers have a right to a fair marketplace. If you have been a victim of fraudulent business practices or other violations of consumer protection laws, you are entitled to pursue a claim for damages against the responsible party. Our New York consumer protection attorneys will work hard to hold unscrupulous parties accountable and recover full and fair compensation for your losses.

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The law provides consumers with certain rights and protections. If you have been a victim of false advertising, unfair trade practices, deceptive marketing, or any practice prohibited by consumer protection laws, contact Moore Kuehn right away to schedule a free and confidential case evaluation. We can explain your options under the law.

PRACTICE AREAS

NEW YORK

Discrimination on the basis of disability can have a negative impact on employment and livelihood and other aspects of life. If you have been a victim of disability discrimination, contact Moore Kuehn today.

Riding a bicycle has its obvious advantages, including avoiding the traffic and daily congestion of the city. Bicycles are also no match against the millions of passenger cars, taxis, buses, and trucks out on the roads of New York City.

Car accidents are a leading cause of injury and death across the nation. Sadly, no matter how diligently we drive, there is always the risk of being involved in a wreck caused by another driver. If you have been hurt in a car accident that was someone else’s fault, call Moore Kuehn today.

Moore Kuehn maintains an active commercial litigation practice. We work with clients that require personalized strategies and budgets to manage their cases in the most cost-effective way possible.

Companies often engage in deceptive marketing, false advertising, and unfair trade practices, or violate state-specific statutes mandating certain policies and procedures. Such practices drive revenue while inducing consumers to unfairly rely on the company’s misrepresentation.

Moore Kuehn seeks to hold employers of all kinds liable for violations of state and federal employment laws. These lawsuits can take the form of personal lawsuits or employment class action lawsuits, allowing many employees who were wronged by the same employment law violations to join together in a single lawsuit.

Moore Kuehn focuses on all areas of personal injury litigation. Personal injury cases may concern a wide range of facts and claims, such as dangerous products, defective drugs, medical negligence, food contamination, unsafe work conditions, and automobile accidents.

Consumers have a right to expect that the products they buy will be reasonably safe to use. Unfortunately, manufacturers sometimes release dangerous products in the marketplace.

Moore Kuehn regularly investigates publicly traded companies for securities law violations. Moore Kuehn recovers assets for investors and holds defendants accountable for misrepresenting important information to investors.

No one should have to endure sexual harassment in the workplace. This type of behavior is specifically prohibited under state statutes and federal law. If you have been subjected to sexual harassment on the job, contact Moore Kuehn right away.

Shareholder derivative litigation seeks to enforce and further the rights of shareholders by holding boards of directors and executive officers accountable for harm caused to the company. We represent proactive investors, of all sizes, who seek revisions and implementation of corporate governance to maximize shareholder value.

Slip and fall accidents are a serious matter. They can cause severe injuries with life-altering consequences for the victim. If you have been hurt in a slip and fall on someone else’s property, contact Moore Kuehn today.

Truck accidents can cause serious, catastrophic, or fatal injuries. If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a collision with a large commercial truck, contact Moore Kuehn as soon as possible.

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act, or “TCPA,” prohibits anyone from calling or texting you using an automated dialing system, unless they had your prior permission. TCPA lawsuits often result when companies won’t stop sending harassing calls or texts to consumers.

CONNECTICUT

Federal law prohibits discrimination against a person with a disability. All Connecticut employers, schools, business owners and landlords must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which prohibits discriminating against a person with a disability.

Dealing with the aftermath of a serious car accident can be extremely stressful, especially if you have sustained serious injuries and are unable to pay medical bills. Having an experienced attorney on your side to fight for fair compensation will let you focus on what matters, your recovery.

Moore Kuehn maintains an active commercial litigation practice. We work with clients that require personalized strategies and budgets to manage their cases in the most cost-effective way possible. We strive to provide immediate comprehensive advice with preliminary judgments about the client’s exposure, the likelihood of success, and the best way to proceed.

Companies often engage in deceptive marketing, false advertising, or unfair trade practices, or violate state-specific statutes mandating certain policies and procedures. Such practices drive revenue while inducing consumers to unfairly rely on the company’s misrepresentation. Examples include mislabeling a product, making false claims about a product’s health benefits, or improperly applying loan payments.

Moore Kuehn seeks to hold employers of all kinds liable for violations of state and federal employment laws. These lawsuits can take the form of personal lawsuits or employment class action lawsuits, allowing many employees who were wronged by the same employment law violations to join together in a single lawsuit.

Moore Kuehn focuses on all areas of personal injury litigation. Personal injury cases may concern a wide range of facts and claims, such as dangerous products, defective drugs, medical negligence, food contamination, unsafe work conditions, and car accidents.

When a consumer purchases and uses a product, he or she expects it to be safe to use for it’s advertised and intended purpose. A product manufacturer or seller may, through an act of negligence, allow a dangerous and defective product onto the marketplace.

Sexual harassment in the workplace is illegal, and victims have recourse under state and federal law. If you have been a victim of sexual harassment, call Moore Kuehn as soon as possible. Our experienced Connecticut employment lawyers can discuss your options and help protect your legal rights.

Connecticut property owners or operators, with a few exceptions, are responsible for providing safe premises for visitors, renters, and customers. A failure to maintain a safe property for others can result in serious slip and fall accidents, cause serious injury and long-lasting chronic pain.