Consumer Law— False, misleading and deceptive acts in the conduct of any trade or commerce are unlawful and diminish the value of the goods consumers purchase. Unfortunately, some companies know purchasers are vulnerable to exploitation because of lack of information or buying power. Boyd Veigel represents injured consumers and investors, providing legal advice and trial experience in both individual cases and class actions involving the conduct of:
- Home Builders
- Credit bureaus - consumer reporting agencies
- Collection agencies
- Banks, Finance companies and other lenders
- Credit card issuers
- Insurance companies
- Mortgage companies
- Automobile manufacturers and dealers
- Other businesses.
The Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA), which prohibits a long list of activities and can often provide a remedy more meaningful than claims for breach of contract or common-law fraud. The Texas Insurance Code prohibits unfair competition and unfair settlement practices and allows significant remedies to the owner of an insuracne policy including up to three times the amount of actual damages and attorney fees. For further information about consumer fraud, the DTPA or bad faith Insurance claims, please contact us today.
