Deceptive Business Practices Lawsuit
Our experienced California business litigation attorneys hold businesses and large corporations accountable for dishonest conduct through deceptive business practices lawsuits. If you have been harmed by dishonest businesses, call us immediately at 916-290-9400 for a free consultation.
Deceptive business practices are dishonest acts and omissions, such as false advertising, hidden fees, and bait-and-switch tactics that cause partners, shareholders, and consumers financial and emotional harm. When you are misled by a business you trusted, it’s normal to feel like you should have seen it coming. Dishonest businesses take advantage of public trust. Falling prey to deception doesn’t make you gullible or unintelligent. It means the offender is skilled in deception and may have done it many times before.
When you hire us, we will thoroughly investigate the company’s conduct, uncover any wrongdoing, and pursue financial compensation for your losses. We have over 130 years of combined experience representing businesses and individuals harmed by deceptive business practices and have recovered hundreds of millions in compensation. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.
What Are Deceptive Business Practices?
Deceptive business practices are actions, communications, and omissions by a company, its employees, or its agents to mislead, defraud, or confuse consumers, partners, shareholders, and competitors for financial gain. Dishonest businesses routinely break laws and violate ethical standards to benefit owners or insiders. They use misleading claims and hidden terms to gain an unfair competitive advantage or make quick profits.
Honest businesses prioritize transparency. They disclose terms, risks, and costs upfront and only make promises they can keep. They also treat partners, shareholders, customers, and even competitors fairly. Rather than focusing on short-term financial gain at all costs, they build trust and long-term relationships through reliability and honest dealing, sometimes even at the cost of short-term profits.
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Common Types of Deceptive Business Conduct
Deceptive business practices take many forms, but they almost always involve fraud for the purpose of gaining unfair advantages over others. Deceptive business practices are illegal in California.
False Advertising and Misleading Product Claims
False advertising is the practice of presenting information about products and services in a manner likely to deceive consumers. It includes the following:
- Untrue statements
- Exaggerations about a product’s benefits, capabilities, or value
- Omissions of information that could influence a consumer’s purchase decision
- Unsubstantiated health or safety claims
- Claims that a product has certifications it does not have
- False pricing or discounts
- Claims of warranties or guarantees that do not exist
- Labels that mislead consumers about the weight, volume, or quantity of products
In August 2025, the district attorneys of four California counties announced a $5.6 million settlement against Walmart for false advertising. The lawsuit alleged that Walmart charged customers more than the advertised prices and misrepresented weights on its product labels. In addition to the settlement, the court issued an injunction prohibiting Walmart from continuing the false and misleading advertising. The court also ordered Walmart to hire regional compliance associates responsible for maintaining accurate pricing.
If you or your company lost money or business because you relied on misleading claims to make a purchasing decision, our experienced deceptive business practices attorneys can help you file a false advertising lawsuit and recover compensation for your losses.
Omission of Important Information
A company may be liable for an omission of important information when it intentionally or negligently withholds key details that influence a potential partner or consumer’s ability to make an informed decision. This could include facts about a product’s risks and limitations, fees, and contractual terms. Such omissions can be as damaging as outright misrepresentations because they prevent the other party from understanding the full scope of their purchase or agreement.
In July 2025, the search engine giant Google was ordered to pay $314.6 million to Android smartphone users in California for misleading consumers. According to the lawsuit, Google collected consumers’ location data while their devices were turned off, without their permission. Another group has filed suit in California on behalf of users in all 50 states with similar allegations.
Fraudulent Inducement
Fraudulent inducement occurs when one party intentionally or negligently makes false promises or misleading statements to persuade another to enter into a contract. Such misrepresentations may constitute fraudulent or negligent misrepresentation. In either instance, the injured party can usually rescind or cancel the contract, and the offending company may be liable for compensatory and punitive damages for fraudulent inducement.
In 2021, a federal jury in California awarded $1.9 million in compensatory damages to Elysium Health and over $1 million in punitive damages. The defendant was ChromaDex, a California-based drug ingredient supplier. According to the lawsuit, Chromadex had promised Elysium its best prices but gave better prices to another company, which had been founded by ChromaDex’s CEO. The jury found that ChromaDex breached the supply agreement and fraudulently induced Elysium Health to enter into a trademark license and royalty agreement.
Manipulated Online Reviews or Testimonials
Consumers rely on product reviews and customer testimonials when making purchasing decisions, particularly online. Fake or manipulated reviews and testimonials hurt consumers and honest businesses. On October 21, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a rule prohibiting the following practices, among others:
- Selling or purchasing customer reviews or testimonials
- Buying positive or negative consumer reviews
- Hiring insiders to create reviews or testimonials without disclosing those relationships to consumers
- Creating company-controlled review websites that falsely claim to provide independent reviews
- Selling or purchasing phony social media influence indicators
The internet is polluted with fake reviews, and this deceptive practice caught state authorities’ attention before the FTC’s rule took effect. On August 28, 2023, Attorney General Bonta announced that California and five other states obtained a $1.6 million settlement against Roomster for purchasing thousands of fake reviews to gain customers. Roomster is a subscription-based roommate search service that targets low-income renters. The lawsuit alleged that the company violated California’s False Advertising Law and Unfair Competition Law.
If your business was harmed because of fake reviews or testimonials, our experienced California business litigation attorneys can investigate the source of the reviews, stop the deception, and help you get restitution.
Deceptive Refund or Warranty Policies
The Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act requires manufacturers and retailers to repair or replace products that do not function as expected or issue a refund. By placing products in the marketplace, companies warrant that those products work as expected and are free of defects. This is known as an implied warranty.
Sellers must also honor written warranties and ensure the language is clear. Some businesses make product guarantees with no intention of honoring them, essentially amounting to a form of false advertising. A guarantee is a warranty that a business must honor.
In 2021, the California Department of Insurance ordered Infinite Auto Protection to stop doing business in California. According to the Department, the company was an auto warranty company that defrauded 25 customers for $58,216. The Department alleged that Infinite Auto Protection improperly denied claims, brought consumers into illegal contracts, failed to file warranty information with the state, and failed to secure a backup insurer.
A company that breaches implied or express warranties is liable for lost sales, a damaged reputation, and any other losses your business suffers. Contact our California deceptive business practices lawyers today if your business has been harmed by deceptive refund or warranty policies.
Selling Counterfeit or Misbranded Goods
Misleading consumers about a product’s origins or brand name in product descriptions or packaging is a violation of California’s Unfair Competition Law and False Advertising Law. The sale of counterfeit goods hurts businesses that manufacture and sell authentic products, and it hurts consumers who end up with lower-quality products than they expected.
Counterfeit products are often knock-offs of luxury-branded items, such as Rolex, Prada, and Louis Vuitton. However, the following products are also frequently counterfeited:
- Brand-name sneakers, such as Nikes and Adidas
- Electronics, including phones, chargers, and batteries
- Medications and supplements
- Cosmetics and personal care products
- Automotive parts
- Foods and beverages
- Home decor and furniture
- Software and digital products, including licenses, games, security software, and operating systems
According to a 2023 University of Michigan study, more than two-thirds of consumers have been deceived into purchasing counterfeit goods in the last year. Clothing and shoes were the most common types of counterfeit goods. Over two-thirds of counterfeit goods purchased online were purchased through Facebook. In 2021, Gucci and Facebook filed a joint lawsuit in California against a seller who allegedly promoted an international counterfeit goods business through multiple Facebook and Instagram accounts.
Competitor Deception
Competitor deception is dishonest or misleading practices to gain an unfair advantage over rivals. The most common forms include the following:
- Market manipulation — Deceptive practices, such as spreading false information, to influence stock prices or mislead consumers or investors about supply, demand, or prices
- Trade libel — False or damaging statements about competitors with intent to harm their reputation and deter customers
- Fake comparison ads — Misleading side-by-side comparisons to exaggerate the superiority of a company’s own product over another company’s product
In July 2024, California Attorney General Bonta announced a $50 million settlement against Viol, Inc., SK Energy Americas, Inc., and SK Trading International for market manipulation and price gouging. The defendants had illegally suppressed competition and driven up prices after taking advantage of a market disruption caused by a gasoline refinery explosion in Torrance, California.
Competitor deception violates state and federal laws, including California’s Unfair Competition Law. If you suspect another company has suppressed sales in your business, you need an attorney on your side with deep knowledge of the California marketplace in your industry. Our local roots and experience handling business litigation make Cutter Law the top choice when you have a competitor deception claim.
Legal Grounds for a Deceptive Business Practices Lawsuit in California
California’s laws against unfair competition, false advertising, and fraud allow business owners and consumers to file legal action against companies that conduct business dishonestly or in bad faith. While these laws are extensive, the courts have played a significant role in shaping how deceptive business practices are handled. This is known as common law or case law.
For example, common law has established that the court must use the reasonable consumer standard to assess the deceptiveness of a misrepresentation. To meet this standard, the misrepresentation must be likely to deceive a reasonable person. Fraud-based allegations must also meet the federal heightened pleading standard, which requires a plaintiff to provide specific details about the wrongdoing to ensure the defendant has a fair chance to put on a defense.
Unfair Competition Law
California’s Unfair Competition Law prohibits unlawful, unfair, or fraudulent business practices that put competitors at an unfair disadvantage. The California courts have interpreted the sweeping language of the Unfair Competition Law to include “anything that can properly be called a business practice and that at the same time is forbidden by law.” Businesses and individuals are entitled to file suit, and the courts have broad powers to remedy violations. The following activities may constitute unfair competition:
- Violations of the California False Advertising Law
- Violations of California’s consumer protection laws
- Antitrust violations
- Breach of contract
- Fraudulent inducement
- Breach of fiduciary duty
- Environmental violations
- Infringement of intellectual property
- Labor law violations
- Predatory pricing
- Unethical contract terms
- Undue influence
- Deceptive sales tactics
- Pyramid schemes
False Advertising Law
Section 17500 of the California Business and Professions Code prohibits untrue or misleading statements to sell or lease goods and services. It includes information disseminated on billboards, the internet, print publications, radio, television, and product packaging.
The California Supreme Court has specified that, in addition to false statements, false advertising can include true statements that are misleading or have the “capacity, likelihood, or tendency to deceive or confuse the public.”
The Ninth Circuit provided guidance on the reasonable consumer standard in Williams v. Gerber Products Co. The lawsuit alleged that Gerber printed misleading claims on the front of the package that the product was nutritious and all-natural. Gerber asserted that the claims amounted to “non-actionable puffery,” and that a reasonable person would have known to check the ingredients. However, the court held that a reasonable person should not be expected to look beyond prominent misrepresentations to find the truth in small print.
This is just one example of how important details are in false advertising claims. If you or your business was harmed by false advertising, let our experienced deceptive practices attorneys in California review your case and find the details that will make a difference for you.
Common Law Fraud
Common law fraud is deliberately misleading another person to persuade them to alter their position or risk, such as making a purchase or entering into a contract. It is also known as fraudulent misrepresentation. It can be a misleading suggestion or assertion, a false promise, or the concealment of a fact.
When someone relies on the false information and suffers harm, the offending party may be liable for the resulting damages, even if the false information is an omission. In 2024, the California Supreme Court held in Rattagan v. Uber Technologies, Inc., that an injured party has a right to sue for fraudulent concealment in a business contract if the concealment results in harm.
Negligent Misrepresentation
Negligent misrepresentation occurs when a business, partner, employee, or other party in a business transaction relays false information that they should have known was false or carelessly communicates information so it misleads others. When someone relies on the false information and suffers harm, the party that gave the false information may be liable. California Civil Code § 1714 makes everyone in the state responsible for their own negligence, including businesses.
California courts have historically relied on Section 552 of the Restatement Second of Torts, a publication by the American Law Institute that has been adopted into the common law of California and many other states. It specifies that to hold a company liable for negligent misrepresentation, the information must be provided in a business or professional context, and the party supplying the information must have been able to reasonably foresee that the injured party would rely on the information. This was affirmed in 1992 in Bily v. Arthur Young & Co.
Breach of Fiduciary Duty
California’s Corporations Code imposes a fiduciary duty on directors and business partners. Section 309 of the Corporations Code requires directors to operate in good faith in a manner they believe to be in the best interests of the company and its shareholders. A director must exercise reasonable care in performing due diligence when making business decisions, entering into contracts, and communicating with others.
Business partners have a duty of loyalty and care, according to §16404 of the Corporations Code. The duty of loyalty includes the following:
- Holding partnership assets and opportunities in trust for the partnership
- Avoiding conflicts of interest
- Not competing with the partnership
The duty of care means abstaining from gross negligence, recklessness, intentional misconduct, and knowingly violating the law in business operations. Partners also have the duty to act in good faith and deal fairly with each other. Their duties remain in effect until the business or partnership is dissolved, even if the other partner passes away.
Fraud in Fiduciary Relationships
A breach of fiduciary duty by a director or partner may constitute actual fraud or constructive fraud. Actual fraud is intentionally deceiving someone through a suggestion, assertion, omission, or false promise. Actual fraud by a fiduciary may include the following when the beneficiary relies on the facts and suffers harm:
- Intentional misrepresentation or concealment of material facts
- Falsely promising a benefit with no intention of delivering it
- Intentional self-dealing with undisclosed conflicts of interest
- Intentionally taking advantage of corporate opportunities for personal gain
Constructive fraud is violating a duty in a way that brings about an unfair advantage over the other party. Unlike actual fraud, constructive fraud stems from negligence rather than an intent to mislead. Failing to disclose conflicts of interest and negligently mismanaging company assets are examples of constructive fraud.
Using undue influence to gain an unfair advantage is usually a form of constructive fraud, but if the tactics were aggressive or extreme, they may constitute actual fraud. The most important distinguishing characteristic is intent. It is not necessary to prove intent to defraud in constructive fraud cases, but it is required for actual fraud.
Consumer Legal Remedies Act
Any unfair methods of competition or deceptive acts or practices that result in the sale or lease of goods or services to a consumer are prohibited. A consumer is an individual who purchases or leases goods or services for personal, family, or household expenses. The Consumer Legal Remedies Act provides extensive protections for consumers and prohibits the following:
- Misrepresenting a product’s origin or certification
- Misrepresenting a product or service’s quality, quantity, ingredients, uses, or benefits
- Passing off used products as new
- Disparaging the products or services of another company with misleading assertions
- Advertising products and services despite not having the ability or intent to meet the demand, unless limited quantities are disclosed
- Making false claims about price reductions or discounts
- Adding unscrupulous provisions to a contract
- Promising a rebate or other financial benefit if it is conditional on an event that occurs after the transaction
If you have reason to believe that you have been ripped off as a consumer, call Cutter Law today at 916-290-9400 for a free consultation.
Who Can File a Deceptive Business Practices Lawsuit?
You may be able to file a lawsuit if you can prove that you received false or misleading information, that the company responsible for the information knowingly or negligently provided it, and that you were justified in relying on the information. You must prove that your reliance on the information resulted in damages. California’s deceptive practices laws protect all classes of consumers, businesses, and investors.
Consumers
Consumers harmed by deceptive acts and practices may sue for violations of the Consumer Legal Remedies Act, Unfair Competition Law, False Advertising Law, and Common Law Fraud. California also has multiple consumer protection laws, such as laws governing automobile sales, credit reporting, debt collection, telemarketing, and privacy.
Suppose you purchase toothpaste that claims it instantly whitens teeth. The product fails to deliver, despite purchasing it multiple times over an extended period. You may have a case for false advertising, deceptive business practices, and breach of an implied warranty. Multiple consumers may have experienced similar effects, potentially warranting a class action lawsuit. Our attorneys have vast experience handling class action lawsuits and can advise you on whether such a lawsuit is already in progress.
Small Businesses
Small businesses in California can file a deceptive practices lawsuit for vendor fraud, partnership disputes, false advertising disparagement from larger competitors, and any harm they suffer from companies violating the Unfair Competition Law or False Advertising Law.
For example, a small business contracts with a web development company to build an ADA-compliant e-commerce website with online ordering capabilities. The company delivers a broken, non-compliant website where customers cannot complete their orders. The company loses business and has to contract with a more expensive company. The company may have a case for fraudulent inducement, negligent misrepresentation, and breach of contract.
Competitors
Unfair competition can cause new and established businesses to go under. Whether the other company engages in false advertising or antitrust activities, unfair competition can damage your reputation, threaten current and future profitability, and cause severe emotional distress. Consumers and businesses can file suit for violations of California’s Unfair Competition Law.
For example, suppose a small solar panel installation company loses customers after a large competitor runs ads falsely claiming their company is using outdated technology. Even if the competitor retracts the ads, consumers may still remember the ads and avoid doing business with the company. The small company could potentially sue for unfair competition, trade libel, and intentional interference with prospective economic relations.
At Cutter Law, we are small business owners ourselves, and we understand how important your business is to you. We are dedicated to helping businesses get justice and compensation for unfair competition.
Investors
Investors often experience significant losses from fraudulent or negligent misrepresentation during mergers and acquisitions. They may have grounds to sue if they can prove they suffered harm and were justified in relying on the false information.
For example, a tech company knowingly inflates projected revenues in a pitch meeting to attract investors. The investors rely on the information and realize too late that the projections were unrealistic. The individual investors and investment firms can sue for securities fraud, which violates federal and state laws.
Whistleblowers
Whistleblowers are courageous individuals who risk everything to expose corporate wrongdoing. The California False Claims Act makes it a crime to fraudulently obtain goods or services from the state or evade financial obligations to the state. It is also a crime to defraud the federal government in a similar manner.
A whistleblower can bring an action known as a Qui Tam lawsuit on behalf of the government to require repayment of the government debt. The government may intervene and take over the lawsuit. In either case, the whistleblower is entitled to a portion of the funds the government recovers.
Suppose a billing clerk in a California nursing home becomes aware that the facility is billing Medi-Cal for treatments residents are not receiving. The clerk can file a qui tam lawsuit on behalf of the state or federal government. The government may recover millions from the facility for the theft, and the whistleblower is entitled to a percentage of the government’s recovery.
If you are aware of corporate wrongdoing at your place of business, our experienced California whistleblower attorneys can protect your anonymity, help you file your claim, and help you collect your compensation after the case is resolved.
What Plaintiffs Must Prove
Plaintiffs must prove that all of the following elements were present to prevail in a fraudulent or negligent misrepresentation claim:
- Misrepresentation
- Knowledge of falsity
- Intent to defraud
- Justifiable reliance
- Resulting damage
Suppose an eco-friendly packaging company contracts with a green grocer and presents falsified information about the vendor’s production times. The CEO is unaware that the information is false but later discovers the falsehood. However, the CEO fails to disclose it to save the deal. The grocer cancels the contract after losing profits from being chronically out of stock.
Initially, the CEO may have been liable for negligent misrepresentation and breach of fiduciary duty for failing to conduct due diligence. Once the CEO knew the information was false but failed to disclose it, it became actual fraud because of the intent. A court would likely find that the grocer was justified in relying on the false information because a reasonable person would trust the CEO’s statements.
If your business has suffered losses because of deceptive practices, we can investigate the fraud and gather evidence to prove your case. In this case, we would pore through company correspondence, invoices, and financial records to prove what the CEO knew and when.
Remedies Available in Deceptive Practices Cases
You may be entitled to the following remedies for deceptive acts and practices, depending on which California laws govern your case:
- Restitution — The return of wrongfully obtained gains and funds necessary to restore you to your previous financial position
- Injunctive relief — A court order stopping the deceptive practices
- Actual damages — Compensation for financial losses caused by the deception
- Punitive damages — Extra damages to punish offenders and deter others
- Attorneys’ fees — Payment of legal costs if authorized by contract or law
Suppose a winery contracts with a company to purchase new French oak barrels. The company delivers used barrels. The quality of the wine suffers, and it must be downgraded, costing the winery profits. The winery must obtain suitable barrels from another vendor at a higher cost. The barrel supplier could be held liable for fraudulent misrepresentation and breach of contract. A court could award the winery the following damages:
- Restitution for the cost of the barrels
- Actual damages for lost profits and the cost to replace the barrels and salvage the wine
- Attorney’s fees, if mandated by contract or if the Unfair Competition Law applies
- An injunction to stop the company from marketing used barrels as new
Real Cases of Deceptive Practices
Service Corporation International (SCI), operating as Neptune and Trident Society in California, agreed to pay $23 million to settle deceptive marketing practices claims related to pre-need cremation packages. SCI falsely claimed a limited cancellation window and only gave partial refunds when full refunds were required anytime before services were rendered. SCI also obscured the cost breakdown of cremation packages to make them appear less expensive. The settlement includes restitution, injunctive relief, and civil penalties.
In March 2025, a California jury awarded Ten-X, a commercial real estate auction platform, $6.7 million after finding Cody Lutsch and his companies liable for breach of contract and fraud. The case investigation revealed that Lutsch listed a property on Ten-X, then created a fake bidder profile to artificially inflate the auction price. This fraudulent act deceived Ten-X and undermined the integrity of its auction process. The award included $300,000 in actual damages and $6.4 million in punitive damages.
Statute of Limitations for Deceptive Business Practices
The statute of limitations for deceptive business practices varies based on the nature of the deception and which laws were broken. The deadlines below are general guidelines. An experienced attorney, such as our deceptive business practices attorneys at Cutter Law, can review your case to determine which deadline applies.
| Type of Deceptive Act or Practice | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Violations of the Unfair Competition Law | 4 years |
| Violations of the False Advertising Law | 4 years |
| Fraud | 3 years |
| Negligent misrepresentation | 3 years |
| Breach of unwritten contract | 2 years |
The clock typically begins to run on the date the violation occurs. However, if you are unaware of the violation or injury because the company fraudulently concealed it, the clock is paused until the date you discover the cause of action or should have discovered it in the exercise of reasonable diligence.
Deceptive business practice claims often involve multiple elements with varying deadlines. Defendants can also dispute the discovery date. Determining the correct deadline in these cases requires an analysis by a qualified attorney. If you guess wrong and miss the deadline, you could lose out on justice and compensation. Contact us immediately to protect your claim.
What to Do If You’ve Been Deceived
If you realize you have suffered financial losses because of deceptive practices, you may be able to reverse the damage and be restored to your original position with the appropriate actions. Take the following steps as soon as possible:
- Gather emails, contracts, marketing materials, financial records, and any other documentation that provides evidence of the deceptive practices and your damages.
- Identify eyewitnesses, such as bystanders, accountants, and insiders, who would have been in a position to witness the deceptive activities or encounter evidence of them.
- Look for other consumers or businesses that may also have been victims of the deceptive activities.
- Consult with our experienced California business litigation attorneys as soon as possible to discuss your rights and options.
- Continue to honor contracts until your attorney advises you otherwise.
Realizing you or your business has been scammed can cause you to second-guess yourself, but anyone can become a victim of deceptive practices. Dishonest businesses are becoming increasingly skilled at disguising illegal activities. It can be tempting to retaliate against the offenders, but doing so could hurt your case. Instead, let Cutter Law use the legal system to hold the company accountable, expose the wrongdoing, and get the compensation you deserve.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What Is Considered a Deceptive Business Practice in California?
A deceptive business practice in California is any conduct likely to mislead a reasonable consumer or business into a purchase or contract they would not otherwise make. Deceptive business practices can include the following:
- False advertising and misleading product claims
- Omissions of important information
- Fraudulent inducement to enter into a contract
- Manipulated online reviews and testimonials
- Deceptive refund and warranty policies
- Selling counterfeit or misbranded goods
- Competitor deception
Can I Sue a Business for False Advertising?
Yes, you can sue a business for false advertising under California’s Unfair Competition Law or the Consumers Legal Remedies Act, if you can prove that the false advertising was likely to deceive a reasonable customer and you suffered damages.
What’s the Difference Between Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices?
Deceptive business practices are actions and omissions that are likely to mislead a reasonable consumer or business, regardless of the intent. Unethical, unfair, negligent, and fraudulent conduct are types of deceptive business practices. Fraud is a deceptive business practice in which the offender knowingly provides false information with the intention of deceiving the other party.
How Much Can I Recover in a Deceptive Practices Lawsuit?
The amount you recover in a deceptive practices lawsuit could range from a few thousand to millions of dollars, depending on the nature of the deception, the losses the deception caused, and which laws apply to your case. Your compensation may include restitution, actual damages, punitive damages, and attorney fees. Our experienced California business litigation attorneys have recovered hundreds of millions in compensation. When you book a free consultation, we can assess your case and provide specific guidance about your potential compensation.
How Long Do I Have To Sue for Fraud Or Misrepresentation?
You generally have two to four years to file a deceptive business practices lawsuit, depending on the nature of the deceptive practice and which laws apply. If you or your business has suffered harm because of someone else’s deception, contact our knowledgeable California deceptive business practices lawyers immediately so we can determine the correct deadline for your case and start pursuing the compensation you deserve.
What if I Signed a Contract Based on False Information?
Whether the false information is the result of a mistake or fraud, you generally have a right to cancel or rescind the contract.
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