Pennsylvania UTPCPL - Consumer Protection
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Violations of the UTPCPL
Unfair or deceptive acts are illegal in Pennsylvania.
Misrepresentation
Representing goods as new when they are used, or claiming they have qualities they don't have.
Confusing Sources
Causing likelihood of confusion or misunderstanding as to the source or certification of goods.
Fake Price Reductions
Making false or misleading statements of fact concerning the reasons for price reductions.
Warranty Fraud
Failing to comply with the terms of any written guarantee or warranty given to the buyer.
The Process
From harassment to compensation in three simple steps.
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We File Suit
We take legal action against violators
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Receive compensation for violations
The Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law (UTPCPL) is the state's primary weapon against business fraud. It is designed to equalize the playing field between consumers and businesses.
The law prohibits a "catch-all" category of "fraudulent or deceptive conduct which creates a likelihood of confusion or of misunderstanding." This broad definition allows us to sue for many types of bad business behavior.
The best part? If you win, the court can award you up to three times your actual damages (treble damages) plus your attorney fees. This makes it possible to fight even smaller claims.
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Who Can Sue Under UTPCPL?
To bring a private action under the UTPCPL, you must meet four requirements:
- Purchase or Lease: You must have purchased or leased goods or services.
- Personal Use: The goods must be primarily for personal, family, or household purposes (not business).
- Loss of Money: You must have suffered an "ascertainable loss of money or property."
- Causation: The loss must be a result of the business's unfair or deceptive method.
Is this happening to you?
You may be entitled to compensation of $500–$1,500 per violation.
Call Us NowCommon UTPCPL Cases
We use the UTPCPL to handle a wide variety of consumer disputes in Pennsylvania:
Auto Fraud
Dealers selling "certified" cars that have been wrecked, rolling back odometers, or hiding mechanical issues.
Home Improvement
Contractors who take your deposit and run, do substandard work, or use bait-and-switch pricing tactics.
Debt Collection
Debt collectors who use deceptive means to collect debts can be sued under both the FDCPA and UTPCPL.
Real Estate
Sellers or agents failing to disclose known defects in a home (e.g., water damage, mold) before sale.
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