Kansas: consumer-protection statute
Consumer Protection Act — Kan. Stat. Ann. § 50-623 et seq.
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Private right of action
Whether a person may bring a civil action under the statute.
yes
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a consumer aggrieved by an alleged violation of this act may bring an action to:
Actual damages
Recovery for the loss a person actually suffered.
consumer may recover damages or a civil penalty, whichever is greater
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may recover, but not in a class action, damages or a civil penalty as provided in subsection (a) of K.S.A. 50-636
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.
court may award to the prevailing party reasonable attorney fees, discretionary
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the court may award to the prevailing party reasonable attorney fees, including those on appeal
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.
damages not recoverable in class action under (b); class damages limited to specified violations
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may recover, but not in a class action, damages or a civil penalty
FTC interpretation clause
Directions to consider FTC or federal interpretations when applying the statute.
Not found in the statute text reviewed
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.
consumer may enjoin or obtain restraining order
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enjoin or obtain a restraining order against a supplier who has violated, is violating or is likely to violate this act
Attorney general civil penalties
Civil monetary penalties sought by the attorney general.
not more than $10,000 for each violation
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in a sum set by the court of not more than $10,000 for each violation