Consumer Protection Act

Consumer protection laws should be reformed to prevent abuse while preserving their intended purpose of protecting consumers from harm.

The Problem

Consumer protection statutes are increasingly exploited by plaintiffs’ attorneys seeking windfall profits through questionable lawsuits, rather than protecting consumers from genuine harm.

ATRA’s Position

Reform consumer protection laws to prevent abuse while ensuring they continue to protect consumers from unfair business practices.

Search Through ATRA Reforms

Search through all of ATRA's reforms around Consumer Protection Act
Deceptive Trade Practices Act Reform: S.B. 2140 (2019)
Reduces the amount of civil penalties the attorney general may seek to recover under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act from $20,00...
Texas
Consumer Protection Act Reform: H.B. 1742 (2017)
Amends the Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices Act and provides that a person must prove that a deceptive act or practice caused him to enter into a tr...
Arkansas
Consumer Protection Act Reform: H.B. 2008/S.B. 1522 (2011)
Amends the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) as follows: eliminates a private right of action for actions based on the sale or marketing of s...
Tennessee
Consumer Protection Act Reform: S.B. 315 (2015)
Amends West Virginia’s Consumer Protection Act and provides that no award of damages under the CPA may be made without proof that the person seeking d...
West Virginia
Consumer Protection Contracts – Late Fees: SB 145 (2000)
Allows businesses to charge a reasonable late fee to recover the cost of delinquent payments and encourages customers to pay on time; protects all ...
Maryland
Consumer Protection Reform: SB 437 (1989)
▪ language which expands the DTPA waiver provision to allow valid waivers when the defendant proves: ▪ the consumer is not in a significantly disparat...
Virginia


Consumer Protection Act News and Press

Explore ATRA's most recent press releases and blogs around Consumer Protection Act

Colorado Legislature Earns “Lawsuit Inferno” Title Again as Tort Costs Climb

The Colorado Legislature earned a “Lawsuit Inferno” designation for the th...

Lawsuit Exposes Massive Billing Fraud in California’s Broken Lemon Law System 

A major lawsuit filed by Ford Motor Company in federal...

Virginia Lawmakers Reject Gov. Spanberger’s Commonsense Amendments, ATRA Urges Veto of Class Action Bill 

MAY 19, 2026 UPDATE: Governor Spanberger announces vetoes via press releas...

Search Resources

Search through all of ATRA's Amicus Briefs, Reports, and Other Resources around Consumer Protection Act
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Mead Johnson & Co. LLC v. Greear
(U.S., filed August 7, 2026): Arguing that the lower court’s holding on specific jurisdiction inexplicably ignores and conflicts with this Court’s de...
SCOTUS
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Lyle & Bruso v. State Farm
(Ok., filed July 9, 2026): Arguing that allowing the district court’s so-called “protective order” to stand would make Oklahoma a significant nationa...
Oklahoma
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Benavides v. Tesla
(11th Circ., filed July 9, 2026): Arguing that the judgment holds manufacturers to unreasonable standards that will deter innovation and development ...
11th Circuit
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Drake v. Bayer
(9th Circ., filed May 26, 2026): Arguing that rehearing should be granted to clarify the standards applicable to establishing class-wide injury.  The...
9th Circuit
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In Re FirstEnergy Corp. Securities Litigation
(6th Circ., filed May 21, 2026): Arguing that Comcast’s limits on class certification provide essential protections for American businesses and inves...
6th Circuit
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Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County, et. al.
(U.S., filed May 18, 2026): Arguing the state law does not provide a mechanism to recover damages for costs attributed to global climate change. Clim...
SCOTUS
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Veto Request, House Bill 26-1236, “Arbitration Reform”
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Colorado
Second Letter Urging Veto of HB 449 / SB 229 Following Rejection of Amendments
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Virginia
Comment by Leading Defense Bar and Business Groups Opposing Nonlawyer Ownership and Fee-Sharing
Tennessee Supreme Court comment by leading business and defense bar groups opposing nonlawyer law firm ownership – 4.30.2026Download ...
Tennessee
Blade v. Sig Saurer
(E.D. Pa., filed April 6, 2026): Arguing that the court should grant Sig Saurer’s motion for reconsideration because Mallory upends the jurisdictiona...
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
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