Michigan Consumer Protection Act - MCPA Attorney
Unfairly Treated by a Michigan Business? Get Justice Under the MCPA.
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Violations of the MCPA
Michigan law lists over 30 prohibited acts. Here are a few.
Gross Discrepancy
Charging a price that is grossly in excess of the price at which similar goods are sold.
Confusing Language
Causing probability of confusion or misunderstanding as to the legal rights or remedies of a party.
Coercion
Entering into a consumer transaction where the consumer waives a right or benefit they are entitled to.
Useless Repairs
Representing that a part, replacement, or repair is needed when it is not.
The Process
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Receive compensation for violations
The Michigan Consumer Protection Act (MCPA) is a powerful tool designed to protect everyday consumers from deceptive, unfair, and unconscionable business practices.
The law explicitly identifies over 30 prohibited methods of trade and commerce, giving you the ability to fight back against false advertising, bait-and-switch pricing, and high-pressure sales transactions.
Under the MCPA, you don't have to suffer financially just because a business lied. You may be entitled to recover your actual damages or statutory minimums, plus your attorney fees. This ensures that even seemingly small financial losses are worth pursuing with legal representation.
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What is Prohibited?
The MCPA bans a wide range of conduct, including:
- False Sponsorship: Claiming goods have sponsorship, approval, or characteristics they do not have.
- Used as New: Representing used, altered, or reconditioned goods as new.
- Bait and Switch: Advertising goods with intent not to sell them as advertised.
- False Price Reductions: Making false statements about the reasons for a price reduction.
- Taking Advantage: Taking advantage of a consumer's inability to protect their interests due to disability, illiteracy, or ignorance.
Is this happening to you?
You may be entitled to compensation of $500–$1,500 per violation.
Call Us NowDamages & Attorney Fees
If you are a victim of an MCPA violation, the law empowers you to fight back financially. Under MCL 445.911, you can seek several forms of relief:
Actual & Statutory Damages
You can recover your actual damages (the real money you lost) or a minimum of $250, whichever is greater. For specific violations, those statutory damages can jump up to $5,000.
Punitive Damages
In cases of severe or intentional misconduct, the court has the discretion to award punitive damages to heavily penalize the offending business.
Attorney Fees
The MCPA allows a successful consumer to recover reasonable attorney fees. This levels the playing field so you can afford experienced legal help.
Class Actions
When a business harms many people in the same way, the MCPA allows for class action lawsuits, enabling consumers to join forces to recover actual damages collectively.
Statute of Limitations (Deadlines)
You do not have unlimited time to hold a business accountable. In Michigan, you must file a lawsuit under the MCPA within a six-year statute of limitations from the date the deceptive act occurred, or within one year of the last payment in the transaction, whichever is later.
Important Location & Practice Notice
Legal Disclaimer: Hyslip Legal operates its primary office out of Algonquin, IL. While we handle state-level claims such as the MCPA, our attorneys also maintain a robust federal practice concerning nationwide consumer protection laws.
Michigan Consumers Deserve Better
We use the MCPA to fight for fairness and honesty in the marketplace.
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