New York General Business Law § 349 (“Section 349”) is a law that protects consumers from deceptive acts and practices. This law gives both the Attorney General and consumers the right to take legal actions against businesses who commit unlawful acts.
General Business Law § 349 New York's consumer protection statute, General Business Law Section 349, makes it unlawful to engage in deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any business, trade, or commerce or in the furnishing of any service in the state.
Deceptive acts and practices unlawful. (a) Deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any business, trade or commerce or in the furnishing of any service in this state are hereby declared unlawful.
The essence of an unfair competition claim under New York law is that the defendant misappropriated the fruit of plaintiff's labors and expenditures by obtaining access to plaintiff's business idea either through fraud or deception, or an abuse of a fiduciary or confidential relationship.
The most important way to help your claim is to have evidence. Evidentiary support showing that the defendant committed a deceptive practice, the practice affected commerce, and you suffered an injury is necessary. The injury can be physical, psychological, or financial.
The Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act The Act lists eleven deceptive trade practices, such as bait advertising, and misrepresentations of trade names, the geographical origin of goods, and the standard or quality of goods.
New York Consolidated Laws, General Business Law - GBS § 349. Deceptive acts and practices unlawful. (a) Deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any business, trade or commerce or in the furnishing of any service in this state are hereby declared unlawful.
A person commits deceptive practice when he or she has the intent to defraud another person and does any of the following: Knowingly causes another person, by threat or deception, to execute a document, which disposes the victim of a property or incurs a pecuniary obligation.
The deception can include lies, false promises, or misrepresentations. For instance, selling something while lying about its condition or value could qualify. Second, the person being deceived must rely on the deception, meaning they believe the false information and act based on it.
Consumer Protection Section 5(a) of the FTC Act provides that “unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce . . . are . . . declared unlawful.” 15 U.S.C. Sec. 45(a)(1).