Category Archives: Consumer Sales Practices Act
What Constitutes An “Unconscionable” Business Practice Under The CSPA?
The CSPA (The Ohio Consumer Sales Protection Act) is a piece of legislation that defines whether or not certain business practices are legal, what sorts of claims businesses can make in their advertisements, and outlines the legal remedies available to consumers when the provisions of this law are violated by Ohio businesses. It is… Read More »
Ohio Attorney General Sues Solar Power Company Over Aggressive Sales Tactics And Consumer Fraud
The Ohio Attorney General recently filed a lawsuit against a North Carolina-based company that sells solar panels. The attorney general filed their complaint after more than 100 customers complained about shoddy or substandard work and high-pressure sales tactics. Pink Energy, formerly known as PowerHome Solar, faces allegations of: Aggressive sales tactics Misrepresenting cost savings… Read More »
Dollar General Accused Of Pricing Fraud
An audit of 20 Dollar General stores revealed that the company was charging more at the register than it was advertising on the shelves according to a recent inspection conducted by Butler County Auditor’s Office. All 20 stores with pricing discrepancies were located in Butler County. All 20 Dollar General stores that were surveyed… Read More »
Attorney General Files Suit Against Used Car Dealership Accused of Rolling Back Odometers
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed a lawsuit against a fourth Columbus, Ohio used car dealership accused of rolling back odometers and selling salvaged vehicles without telling customers. The latest lawsuit was filed against Ohio Mega Group, LLC in Whitehall, Ohio. The attorney general’s office reported that it had received seventeen (17) complaints… Read More »