Category Archives: Consumer Law
Tortious Interference: Protecting Your Business From Competitor Sabotage
In today’s competitive marketplace, aggressive tactics are quite common. However, if a competitor’s conduct crosses the line from legitimate competition to unlawful sabotage, it can cause your business significant harm. Here, the concept of tortious interference takes precedence. It offers businesses a pathway to file lawsuits and seek compensation for damages caused by illegal… Read More »
How The Ohio Consumer Sales Protection Act Safeguards Consumers Against Unfair Contract Terms
Contracts are commonplace when entering into a business relationship with a company that provides a service. Even when you use software, you are entering into a licensing agreement with the company providing the app. You also enter into a contract when you sign up for a gym membership or renovate your home. Contracts are… Read More »
Understanding Fraudulent Misrepresentation In Business Deals
When you sign a contract, you want to be reasonably certain that the other party is honest and operates in good faith. Businesses, however, sometimes find themselves entangled in disputes that arise from fraudulent misrepresentation. In this article, the Columbus business torts attorneys at Kohl & Cook Law Firm, LLC, will discuss the concept… Read More »
Ohio Sues Six Used Car Dealerships After Customers Complain About Not Receiving Titles
The State of Ohio has filed a consumer fraud lawsuit against six used car dealerships who allegedly defrauded customers by failing to hand over the titles to automobiles they purchased. The Ohio Attorney General, Dave Yost, has accused the dealerships of failing to properly provide the titles of vehicles to purchasers. Yost recommends that… Read More »
Ohio Attorney General Alleges United Wholesale Mortgage Colluded With Brokers To “Rip Off” Consumers
The Attorney General of Ohio has filed a consumer fraud lawsuit against United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) alleging that the Michigan-based lender conspired with brokers to “rip off” consumers. According to the complaint, which was filed in the Ohio County Common Pleas Court, UWM falsely represented that certain mortgage brokers were operating independently of UWM…. Read More »
Attorney General David Yost Sues Home Decor Retailer For Failing To Deliver The Goods
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed a consumer claims lawsuit against a Youngstown-area retailer that specializes in luxury home decor after hundreds of customers complained that they paid for furnishings that never arrived. According to the Attorney General’s office, the business generated 350 complaints and estimated losses exceeding $380,000. Yost filed suit in… Read More »
What Should I Do In A Dispute With A Home Builder Or Contractor?
We’ve seen a lot of instances in Ohio where a contractor did not finish their work or did a substandard job. In some cases, the contractor has been paid in full for their incomplete or shoddy work. In other cases, if the contractor has not been paid in full, they may be threatening to… Read More »
Fifth District Says That Lawsuit Over Negative Online Reviews Can Move Forward
Two Ohio residents are being sued by a Texas law firm after posting 60 fake reviews on the firm’s online business page. Recently, the 5th District Court of Appeals ruled that the lawsuit can move forward because the reviews are more than opinions and can be proven true or false. According to the Fifth… Read More »
Ohio Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against Burke Decor After Customer Complaints
The Attorney General of Ohio, Dave Yost has filed a consumer fraud lawsuit against a local retailer that specializes in luxury home decor after hundreds of customers reported paying for furnishings that they never received. Yost filed the lawsuit against Burke Decor and the company’s owner, Erin Burke, in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court,… Read More »
Ohio Bar Sued For Playing Music Without A License
A Cincinnati-area country music venue is facing a serious copyright lawsuit after being accused of not paying the proper license to play music at its events. The venue could have to pay up to $90,000 in fines to record companies represented by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, also known as ASCAP,… Read More »