Consumer Protection

Decision

Jorden v. Chris' Auto Clinic

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Monday, July 16, 2012

A used motor-vehicle dealer that breaches the implied warranty of merchantability may be required to refund to the buyer the amount of the purchase price, even if the sales contract purported to waive the warranty of merchantability.

Decision

State v. Moody's Corp.

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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

To state a CUTPA violation based on deception, the state must allege: 1.) a representation, omission or other practice likely to mislead consumers; 2.) consumers interpreted the message reasonably; and 3.) the representation, omission or practice that was likely to mislead consumers was material.