Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices

Definition: Florida's consumer protection statute prohibiting businesses from engaging in unfair methods of competition, unconscionable acts, and deceptive or unfair trade practices in commerce. Provides consumers with a private cause of action for damages and attorney's fees.

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Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices (FDUTPA)

FDUTPA (Chapter 501, Section 501.204): unlawful to engage in unfair/deceptive acts in trade/commerce. Scope: all consumer transactions. Enforcement: private action, AG, and state attorneys. Remedies: actual damages, declaratory/injunctive relief, attorney fees (Section 501.2105), and class actions. No punitive damages. AG: $10K/violation civil penalty. Deceptive: false advertising, bait and switch, failure to disclose, unfair billing, and misrepresentation. FTC guidance persuasive.

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