Florida: consumer-protection statute

Private right of action

Whether a person may bring a civil action under the statute.

yes

501.211

anyone aggrieved by a violation of this part may bring an action to obtain a declaratory judgment

Actual damages

Recovery for the loss a person actually suffered.

recover actual damages

501.211

such person may recover actual damages, plus attorney’s fees and court costs as provided in s. 501.2105

Statutory minimum damages

A stated minimum or fixed amount of damages.

Not found in the statute text reviewed

Multiple or punitive damages

Damages multiplied or increased to punish unlawful conduct.

Not found in the statute text reviewed

Attorney fees

Rules for recovering the cost of legal representation.

to person who suffered loss, as provided in s. 501.2105

501.211

such person may recover actual damages, plus attorney’s fees and court costs as provided in s. 501.2105

Notice or demand before suit

Notice or a demand that must be sent before bringing an action.

Not found in the statute text reviewed

Class action limits

Restrictions on bringing claims on behalf of a class.

Not found in the statute text reviewed

FTC interpretation clause

Directions to consider FTC or federal interpretations when applying the statute.

due consideration and great weight to FTC and federal court interpretations

501.204

due consideration and great weight shall be given to the interpretations of the Federal Trade Commission and the federal courts

Time limit for a claim

The period in which an action must be brought.

Not found in the statute text reviewed

Injunctive relief

Court orders requiring conduct to stop or change.

action to enjoin a person who has violated, is violating, or is otherwise likely to violate this part

501.211

may bring an action to obtain a declaratory judgment that an act or practice violates this part and to enjoin a person

Attorney general civil penalties

Civil monetary penalties sought by the attorney general.

not more than $10,000 for each violation

501.2075

is liable for a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 for each such violation