When Suing for false Advertisement
To find someone guilty of false advertising, a lawyer must prove that the individual intentionally misleads the consumer. It is not necessary to prove that consumers, or a sole consumer, were hurt by the advertisement. All that is needed is to prove that the advertisement is false. This makes it quite easy to find someone guilty of false advertising in court. It is considered an unfair trade practice to use false advertising to advertise a product. This is outlawed both by federal and state law. No matter which state the business is located in.
The Federal Trade Commission
The Federal Trade Commission, or FTC, is the body of government responsible for policing false advertising. They do so mainly by reports from consumers and competitors. They do not seek out false advertisement claims by themselves. A complaint must be filed.
They have several ways of enforcing false advertising laws. Before anything is taken to court, the FTC will usually try to reason with the company. They will do their best to have the company willingly take down the advertisement. Sometimes this is not enough. If the company refuses to comply, the FTC may take legal action.
This legal action usually consists of a cease and desist order. This is an order from the court that demands cooperation in stopping an illegal activity. A civil suit may also be filed on behalf of those who were hurt by the company’s false advertisement claims. An injunction may be filed, which is very … Read the rest >>>