Thursday, May 6, 2021
In 1999, Gary and Mary Gregg enlisted the services of Robert A. Kovalchik, a financial advisor and insurance salesperson for Ameriprise Financial, Inc. As a result of misrepresentations made by Mr. Kovalchik, the Greggs ultimately filed suit against him and Ameriprise alleging – among other claims – an Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law (“UTPCPL”) claim.
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It’s important to understand that a UTPCPL claim has teeth because – unlike common law claims – it allows for the recovery of attorney’s fees and treble damages. See Earl v. NVR, Inc., trading as Heartland Homes of PA: Werwinski is Dead. The UTPCPL is applicable to most consumer transactions including automobile transactions, home improvement contracts, home purchases, insurance contracts, leases, and service contracts.
The Russian Online Retail Association predicts that by 2025 the Russian e-market will be worth $128.8 billion. Therefore, national and international businesses which operate in Russia must monitor legal developments in this area. This article describes the basic regulations that govern online sales and highlights the important provisions of the new e-commerce rules. It also comments on a suggested initiative relating to the consumer dispute resolution procedure.
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JOHNSTOWN – The manufacturer of an Instant Pot Programmable Electric Pressure Cooker denies all liability for serious and substantial burn injuries a Western Pennsylvania woman allegedly suffered using the device two years ago.
Susan Stayrook of North Cambria first filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania on Dec. 7 versus Instant Brands, Inc., of Kanata, Ontario, Canada.
In December 2018, Stayrook said she purchased an “Instant Pot Programmable Electric Pressure Cooker,” which specifically includes the Ultra 3-in-1 Mini component referred to in this suit.
“On or about Dec. 28, 2018, plaintiff suffered serious and substantial burn injuries as the direct and proximate result of the Pressure Cooker’s lid being able to be rotated and opened while the Pressure Cooker was still under pressure, during the normal, directed use of the Pressure Cooker, allowing its scalding ho
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On Earth Day, the City of New York filed suit against Exxon, Shell, BP, and the
American Petroleum Institute, alleging that they violated New York
City s Consumer Protection Law by engaging in false advertising
and other deceptive trade practices. The lawsuit charges that
the large fossil fuel companies, along with an industry trade
association, have systematically and intentionally misled
consumers in New York City . . . about the central role their
products play in causing the climate crisis.
In announcing the lawsuit, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio
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SUMMIT TAKEAWAYS: Now that we can catch our breath, below are a few takeaways from President
Joe Biden’s two-day climate summit of global leaders that ended this morning.
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