Causing coercion and duress as the result of the time and nature of a sales presentation. These are some of the acts and practices which are unlawful under the Michigan Consumer Protection Act. If you feel that you have been victimized by a practice described above, or by an unfair, unconscionable or deceptive act, then the Act offers remedies which you can take advantage of. Further, if you are successful in recovering damages in your action, the court will order the Defendant to pay your court costs and attorney fees for the action. You may bring a class action on your own behalf and for all others in this state who have been harmed as described in this act if the violations affect a number of consumers.
Class actions are very powerful tools for consumers.
Although they could have each filed claims, it made more sense to join together and collectively take action. Also, you may ask the court for a judgment declaring the acts of the Defendant unlawful and for an injunction to enjoin the Defendant from continuing or taking unlawful actions under the Act. In all these actions, the attorney fees and court costs of yours are recoverable from the Defendant if you succeed. Finally, note that the Attorney General of Michigan has powers to enforce the provisions of this Act as well. Although he cannot represent you in a civil action as a private attorney, he can represent the State of Michigan and take action against Defendants when he feels that the interests of Consumers are being threatened.