Deceptive Trade Practices in Missouri

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Businesses rely on customers to survive, most businesses are legitimate and provide goods and services to their respective service areas. However, some businesses are less trustworthy and use deceptive trade practices to gain an advantage over their customers. These businesses advertise a product or service and then do not deliver on that promise. Missouri has not adopted the Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act, instead Missouri uses two statutes to deal with this issue: RSMO Chapter 407 and 570. Chapter 407 deals with merchandising practices. Under this chapter, everything from scrap metal to health spas is addressed. Civil actions against perpetrators are allowed under this chapter and enforced by the attorney general. Chapter 570 covers stealing and related offenses. The chapters work together to create the framework of deceptive trade practice law in Missouri.

If you have dealt with a business that has not treated you honestly and fairly you may be a victim of a deceptive trade practice. The experienced attorneys at Meyerkord and Meyerkord, LLC can help you recover. Contact us at (800) 391-4318 for a no-obligation consultation

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