Common Types of Consumer Fraud
Consumer protection class
actions can arise from many different kinds
of corporate misconduct, including, for
example:
- A data breach of private, personal or financial
information, such as the failure to safeguard
consumers' credit card numbers or Social Security
numbers;
- Improper, fraudulent or false advertising of
products and services;
- Improper, fraudulent or false marketing of products and
services;
- Misrepresentation of a product's features, quality or
other characteristics;
- Undisclosed, hidden or unwarranted fees, such as illegal
charges on bills, statements or invoices;
- Undisclosed, hidden or illegal
penalties for late payments;
- Products or services that are
faulty, dangerous or defective, or that do not
perform as advertised or as warranted;
- False or misleading statements about the terms of sales
agreements, fees or warranties; and
- Any other unfair or deceptive trade practice affecting
consumers.
No Fees Without Recovery
Berger & Montague consumer class action cases are typically
litigated on a contingent fee basis, so plaintiffs and the class do
not pay attorneys' fees or court costs unless there is a
recovery.
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Protection Group. Berger & Montague welcomes
referrals from other law firms and attorneys. For more information
or to schedule a confidential discussion about a potential case,
please fill out the Contact Form on the
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or contact a Consumer Protection
Group shareholder. We are available to evaluate potential
consumer class action cases without charge.