Misled by a deceptive business practice? Our California attorneys pursue claims under the Consumer Legal Remedies Act (CLRA) for unfair and deceptive conduct.
The California Consumer Legal Remedies Act (CLRA) protects consumers from unfair and deceptive business practices — and allows victims to recover actual damages, and in some cases punitive damages and attorney’s fees.
The Consumer Legal Remedies Act, found in California Civil Code section 1750 and following, prohibits a list of specific unfair and deceptive practices in transactions involving goods and services. These include misrepresenting the characteristics or quality of a product, advertising goods with no intent to sell them as advertised, and representing that a transaction involves rights or obligations that it does not.
If you were deceived into a purchase by false or misleading conduct, the CLRA may entitle you to recover your actual damages, an injunction to stop the practice, restitution, and — where the conduct was egregious — punitive damages, along with attorney’s fees.
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The CLRA is a California law (Civil Code § 1750 et seq.) that prohibits specific unfair and deceptive acts in consumer transactions and gives consumers the right to sue for damages, restitution, injunctive relief, and attorney’s fees.
A successful CLRA claim can recover actual damages, restitution of money or property, an injunction against the practice, and in cases of willful or malicious conduct, punitive damages — plus attorney’s fees and costs.
Yes. For damages claims, the CLRA generally requires that you send the business written notice of the alleged violation at least 30 days before filing suit, giving them a chance to correct the problem. We handle this notice for you.
Yes. The CLRA permits both individual and class-action claims when a deceptive practice affects many consumers in the same way.
The CLRA protects consumers who buy or lease goods or services for personal, family, or household use from specified unfair and deceptive business practices in California.
It prohibits a defined list of deceptive practices, such as misrepresenting the source, quality, or characteristics of goods or services, or advertising goods with intent not to sell them as advertised.
Before suing for damages, a consumer must generally send the business a written notice describing the violation and demanding a correction, then allow 30 days for the business to respond.
Yes. The CLRA allows a prevailing consumer to recover court costs and attorney fees, which is a significant advantage of bringing a claim under the Act.
Yes. CLRA claims are frequently paired with warranty, fraud, or unfair competition claims arising from the same transaction, depending on the facts.
Remedies can include actual damages, an injunction, restitution, punitive damages in appropriate cases, and attorney fees and costs.
Yes. A CLRA action generally must be brought within three years of the violation. Because deadlines vary with the facts, it is best to confirm early.
Generally you must have suffered some harm as a result of the prohibited practice. An attorney can assess whether your situation meets the Act’s requirements.
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