Wyoming: consumer-protection statute

Private right of action

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

A person relying upon an uncured unlawful deceptive trade practice may bring an action under this act for the damages he has actually suffered as a consumer

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A person relying upon an uncured unlawful deceptive trade practice may bring an action under this act for the damages he has actually suffered as a consumer

Actual damages

Recovery for the loss a person actually suffered.

damages he has actually suffered as a consumer

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may bring an action under this act for the damages he has actually suffered as a consumer

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 shall award reasonable attorney's fees to the plaintiffs in a class action

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the court shall award reasonable attorney's fees to the plaintiffs in a class action under this subsection

Notice or demand before suit

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

consumer gives within the following time limits notice in writing to the alleged violator

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unless the consumer bringing the action gives within the following time limits notice in writing to the alleged violator

Class action limits

Restrictions on bringing claims on behalf of a class.

subject to and pursuant to the Wyoming Rules of Civil Procedure governing class actions, except as herein expressly provided

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subject to and pursuant to the Wyoming Rules of Civil Procedure governing class actions, except as herein expressly provided

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.

within one (1) year after the initial discovery... within two (2) years following such consumer transaction, whichever occurs first

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within one (1) year after the initial discovery of the unlawful deceptive trade practice

Injunctive relief

Court orders requiring conduct to stop or change.

restrain by temporary restraining order or preliminary or permanent injunction the use of such practice

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to restrain by temporary restraining order or preliminary or permanent injunction the use of such practice

Attorney general civil penalties

Civil monetary penalties sought by the attorney general.

civil penalty of up to fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00) for each violation recoverable by the office of the attorney general

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liable for a civil penalty of up to fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00) for each violation recoverable by the office of the attorney general