Broad state and federal laws prohibit the use of unfair and deceptive business practices, such as:
- Misrepresentations of the value, quality, origin, or certification of goods or services
- Representing that a service, replacement, or repair is needed when it is not
- False advertising
- Pyramid schemes
- Overcharging, or charging undisclosed fees
Many businesses employ unfair or deceptive business practices because they assume that a consumer will not detect the fraud, or alternatively, will not hold bother to hold them accountable if the fraud is discovered.
In Tennessee, an individual who has been defrauded by an unfair or deceptive business practice is incentivized to hold the wrongdoer accountable in court, even if the fraud was for a small amount. A plaintiff suing under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act can recover up to three times their actual damages and their reasonable attorneys’ fees. Tennessee law also allows consumers to represent similar plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit can to obtain relief for all of those who have been harmed.
Companies who employ unfair business tactics rarely play fair once litigation commences. They will do anything they can to keep the spoils of their fraud. To fight such companies, you need a skilled and aggressive attorney. Corporate defendants will just take advantage of you again if you hire an overmatched attorney.
Mark Hammervold is highly adept at exposing corporate fraud, forcing defendants to play by the rules, and accelerating a lawsuit to a favorable conclusion. He works tirelessly to force corporate defendants to answer for wrongful conduct and to obtain proper compensation for his clients.