What can be done about defective products, fraudulent advertising or unfair sales practices?
There are laws on both the state and federal level to protect consumers from unsafe products‚ deceptive business practices‚ and misleading ads. Generally‚ a business is required to be honest and accurate in advertising its products‚ and services and in attempting to persuade you to purchase the products or services. The Federal Trade Commission regulates business practice and is the agency which should be contacted in case of complaints. If you are injured in any way by a defective product‚ you also may have private remedies against the manufacturer or against others involved in making the product available. Talk to a lawyer if you believe you have a products liability claim.
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