Category Archives: Consumer Law
TikTok Faces Consumer Fraud Lawsuit In Iowa. Could Other States Follow Suit?
Iowa’s Attorney General has filed a consumer fraud lawsuit against the social media site, TikTok, alleging that the site makes adult content available to children, bypasses parental control features, and inappropriately rates the app for ages 12 and up. The Iowa AG accuses TikTok of exposing children to graphic materials such as sexual content,… Read More »
OpenAI Scores Major Victory Over Copyright Infringement Claims
Generative AI has produced several problems for courts all across the country. As it stands, however, plaintiffs are having a difficult time filing copyright claims against major chatbots such as ChatGPT and the company that created it, OpenAI. A recent court decision indicates that trend will continue after a district court judge dismissed several… Read More »
DraftKings, FanDuel Facing Lawsuit For Consumer Fraud, False Advertising
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against the sports betting companies FanDuel and DraftKings over allegations of consumer fraud, false advertising, and negligence. The lawsuits have been filed in New York and Illinois. A Kentucky resident filed the first case alleging that the two companies allowed employees to enter on the other’s site for… Read More »
When Should You Hire A Consumer Law Attorney?
The federal government and the state of Ohio have a framework of laws in place that are designed to protect individual consumers from fraud or other illegal practices. These laws cover a range of actions such as identity theft, debt collection practices, credit reporting errors, telephone and text communications, and more. Sometimes, companies violate… Read More »
Construction Company Ordered To Pay $2.4M In Consumer Fraud Case
The owner of an Ohio-based company was ordered to pay $625,873 to 19 customers who were defrauded by the company. The owner was also ordered to pay $1.7 million in civil penalties for 71 cases of consumer fraud, or about $25,000 per infraction. According to the Attorney General’s office, the owner of the business… Read More »
What Are The Rules That Debt Collectors Must Follow?
Those who have fallen behind on their payments know just how aggressive debt collectors can be. Ohio law doesn’t place restrictions on the conduct of debt collectors, but federal law does under the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA). The rules don’t apply to original creditors and the law won’t stop debt collectors from… Read More »
Attorney General Sues Roofing Contractor For Pocketing Payments, Failing To Provide Services
Attorney General Dave Yost has filed an Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act (OCSPA) lawsuit against a Columbus-based roofing contractor who allegedly pocketed nearly $45,000 from customers but never finished or even began the work to be performed. The lawsuit has been filed against Ryan Roofing and Home Improvements and its owner, Anthony Ryan. The… Read More »
FTC And Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Cite FCRA Violations Against Rental Screening Company
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently cited a rental screening company for violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The company is alleged to have failed to ensure the accuracy of rental background checks that were provided to landlords. The rental screening company was also alleged… Read More »
Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against Ohio Builder Accused Of Stealing $500,000 From Customers
A Central Ohio builder has been sued by the Ohio attorney general and is now indicted on over 51 criminal charges related to the loss of $500,000 by customers. The builder was tasked with building pole barns and garages for Ohio residents. According to the allegations, the builder accepted money from customers to complete… Read More »
Consumer Fraud Actions Rise By Millions In Ohio
A federal consumer protection agency stated that bank and credit card complaints increased by the millions in Ohio this past year. Fraudsters managed to bilk Ohio residents of up to $150 million in fraudulent transactions according to new data published by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Ohio consumers reported losing 50% more money in… Read More »