This is a Complaint pleading for use in litigation of the title matter. Adapt this form to comply with your facts and circumstances, and with your specific state law. Not recommended for use by non-attorneys.
This is a Complaint pleading for use in litigation of the title matter. Adapt this form to comply with your facts and circumstances, and with your specific state law. Not recommended for use by non-attorneys.
Consumer Complaint Not all consumer complaints are handled by the Attorney General. If we do not handle it, we will forward it on to the appropriate agency. If you have questions about filing a complaint, please call 517-335-7599. In-state residents can also call 877-765-8388.
Georgia has adopted the Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act (Act). The Act is covered under Title 10, Chapter 1, specifically in Article 15. Under Sections 10-1-372, 10-1-420 and 10-1-421 false and fraudulent advertisements are prohibited. Such forms of advertisements are treated as deceptive trade practices.
- Under the Georgia Trade Secrets Act, O.C.G.A. § 10-1-760 et seq., a claim for misappropriation of trade secrets requires a plaintiff to prove that: (1) the plaintiff had a trade secret; and (2) the opposing party misappropriated the trade secret.
(1) Unfair, unconscionable, or deceptive methods, acts, or practices in the conduct of trade or commerce are unlawful and are defined as follows: (a) Causing a probability of confusion or misunderstanding as to the source, sponsorship, approval, or certification of goods or services.
Legal ads must not contain statements that are fraudulent, deceptive, untrue or misleading.
The Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act The Act lists eleven deceptive trade practices, such as bait advertising, and misrepresentations of trade names, the geographical origin of goods, and the standard or quality of goods.
The first step is to file a claim against the person or business you want to sue. This is done in person at a district court office. The claim can be filed in the county where the defendant lives, the county where the business is located, or in the county where the transaction took place.
Sec. 3. (1) Unfair, unconscionable, or deceptive methods, acts, or practices in the conduct of trade or commerce are unlawful and are defined as follows: (a) Causing a probability of confusion or misunderstanding as to the source, sponsorship, approval, or certification of goods or services.
The Michigan Consumer Protection Act (1976 PA 331) gives consumers, prosecutors, and the Attorney General a way to fight deceptive practices. This act prohibits many unfair and deceptive trade practices and gives prosecutors more power to enforce the law.