(a) Unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of consumer transactions and consumer acts or practices in trade or commerce are declared unlawful. For instance, in Texas, a plaintiff may recover for emotional distress in a deceptive trade practices case if the plaintiff can prove that the defendant's.The following acts or practices are deemed unfair methods of competition and unfair and deceptive acts or practices in the business of insurance. Deceptive trade practices are unethical or fraudulent actions that substantially injure consumers or business competitors. The Federal Trade Commission commences a rulemaking to promulgate a trade regulation rule entitled "Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees," Adoption of rules, regulations, and standards prohibiting unfair or deceptive practices; application of Chapter 13 of Title 50 You can file a claim for a deceptive practice or act under section 349 of the New York General Business Law. Georgia deceptive trade practices law bans false advertising, making it a misdemeanor charge and also allowing victims to sue for damages. Ordinance for the supplier to engage in the supplier's trade or profession is an unfair or deceptive act or practice. In addition, the State of Florida intervened in the private lawsuit against the company for violations of state unfair trade practices and civil right statutes.