Utah: consumer-protection statute

Private right of action

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

A consumer who suffers loss as a result of a violation of this chapter may bring a class action for the actual damages

13-11-19

A consumer who suffers loss as a result of a violation of this chapter may bring a class action for the actual damages

Actual damages

Recovery for the loss a person actually suffered.

actual damages

13-11-19

may bring a class action for the actual damages caused by an act or practice

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.

reasonable attorney fees

13-1a-110

a court shall award: (a) reasonable attorney fees;

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.

An action may be maintained as a class action under this act only if:

13-11-19

An action may be maintained as a class action under this act only if:

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.

injunctive relief

13-11-19

making appropriate final injunctive relief or corresponding declaratory relief with respect to the class as a whole

Attorney general civil penalties

Civil monetary penalties sought by the attorney general.

not more than $2,000 for each day a person violates

13-2-108

may impose a civil penalty of not more than $2,000 for each day a person violates