Florida Statute 501.203 - Full Text and Legal Analysis

The 2025 Florida Statutes

Title XXXIII
REGULATION OF TRADE, COMMERCE, INVESTMENTS, AND SOLICITATIONS

Chapter 501
CONSUMER PROTECTION

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F.S. 501.203

501.203 Definitions.—As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the term:

(1) “Final judgment” means a judgment, including any supporting opinion, that determines the rights of the parties and concerning which appellate remedies have been exhausted or the time for appeal has expired.

(2) “Enforcing authority” means the office of the state attorney if a violation of this part occurs in or affects the judicial circuit under the office’s jurisdiction. “Enforcing authority” means the Department of Legal Affairs if the violation occurs in or affects more than one judicial circuit or if the office of the state attorney defers to the department in writing, or fails to act upon a violation within 90 days after a written complaint has been filed with the state attorney.

(3) “Violation of this part” means any violation of this act or the rules adopted under this act and may be based upon any of the following as of July 1, 2017:

(a) Any rules promulgated pursuant to the Federal Trade Commission Act, 15 U.S.C. ss. 41 et seq.;

(b) The standards of unfairness and deception set forth and interpreted by the Federal Trade Commission or the federal courts; or

(c) Any law, statute, rule, regulation, or ordinance which proscribes unfair methods of competition, or unfair, deceptive, or unconscionable acts or practices.

(4) “Department” means the Department of Legal Affairs.

(5) “Order” means a cease and desist order issued by the enforcing authority as set forth in s. 501.208.

(6) “Interested party or person” means any person affected by a violation of this part or any person affected by an order of the enforcing authority.

(7) “Consumer” means an individual; child, by and through its parent or legal guardian; business; firm; association; joint venture; partnership; estate; trust; business trust; syndicate; fiduciary; corporation; any commercial entity, however denominated; or any other group or combination.

(8) “Trade or commerce” means the advertising, soliciting, providing, offering, or distributing, whether by sale, rental, or otherwise, of any good or service, or any property, whether tangible or intangible, or any other article, commodity, or thing of value, wherever situated. “Trade or commerce” shall include the conduct of any trade or commerce, however denominated, including any nonprofit or not-for-profit person or activity.

(9) “Thing of value” may include, without limitation, any moneys, donation, membership, credential, certificate, prize, award, benefit, license, interest, professional opportunity, or chance of winning.

History.—s. 1, ch. 73-124; s. 1, ch. 79-386; s. 1, ch. 90-190; s. 2, ch. 93-38; s. 24, ch. 97-98; s. 1, ch. 2001-39; s. 22, ch. 2001-214; s. 1, ch. 2006-196; s. 3, ch. 2013-207; s. 4, ch. 2015-92; s. 3, ch. 2017-155.

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Cases Citing Statute 501.203

Total Results: 107

Rollins, Inc. v. Butland

951 So. 2d 860, 2006 WL 3686484

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 15, 2006 | Docket: 1280308

Cited 277 times | Published

or practices" is a violation of this statute. § 501.203(3)(c). The Appellees' complaint alleges that Florida's

Millennium Communications & Fulfillment, Inc. v. Office of Atty. Gen.

761 So. 2d 1256, 2000 WL 986399

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 19, 2000 | Docket: 1300298

Cited 76 times | Published

Federal Trade Commission or the federal courts. See § 501.203(3)(a), (b). Since FDUTPA is the state counterpart

Diamond Aircraft Industries, Inc. v. Horowitch

107 So. 3d 362, 38 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 17, 2013 Fla. LEXIS 34, 2013 WL 105328

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jan 10, 2013 | Docket: 60228653

Cited 46 times | Published

and trade practice. See id. § 501.202; see also § 501.203(7), Fla. Stat. (2011) (defining “consumer” under

Alhassid v. Bank of America, N.A.

60 F. Supp. 3d 1302, 2014 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 165139, 2014 WL 6480656

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Nov 17, 2014 | Docket: 64298466

Cited 42 times | Published

thing of value, wherever situated.” Fla. Stat. § 501.203(8). Nationstar argues that neither loan servicing

Delgado v. JW COURTESY PONT. GMC-TRUCK

693 So. 2d 602, 1997 WL 125902

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 21, 1997 | Docket: 435042

Cited 34 times | Published

consumer transaction within the meaning of section 501.203. They further alleged that the appellee's failure

MacK v. Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

673 So. 2d 100, 1996 WL 225715

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 7, 1996 | Docket: 2491378

Cited 34 times | Published

individual," like Mack and her class members. § 501.203(7), Fla. Stat. (1993). A consumer, like Mack,

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Performance Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, LLC

278 F. Supp. 3d 1307

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Sep 25, 2017 | Docket: 64316086

Cited 30 times | Published

of value, wherever situated.” Fla. Stat. Ann. § 501.203(8). “As such language clearly indicates, the definition

Kingston Square Tenants Ass'n v. Tuskegee Gardens, Ltd.

792 F. Supp. 1566, 1992 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 7366, 1992 WL 152239

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: May 26, 1992 | Docket: 1496566

Cited 29 times | Published

the Plaintiffs' injuries. [6] Florida Statute § 501.203(1) provides: "Consumer transaction" means a sale

Bookworld Trade, Inc. v. Daughters of St. Paul, Inc.

532 F. Supp. 2d 1350, 2007 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 85083, 2007 WL 4124351

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Nov 16, 2007 | Docket: 2014681

Cited 26 times | Published

"any other group or combination." Fla. Stat. § 501.203(7). FDUTPA therefore applies "to any act or practice

Shibata v. Lim

133 F. Supp. 2d 1311, 2000 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 20048, 2000 WL 33223247

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Dec 11, 2000 | Docket: 2137401

Cited 24 times | Published

not-for-profit person or activity. Fla.Stat. § 501.203(8). Under the statute, a "thing for value" may

KC Leisure, Inc. v. Haber

972 So. 2d 1069, 2008 Fla. App. LEXIS 776, 2008 WL 195107

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 25, 2008 | Docket: 1650079

Cited 22 times | Published

foundation for the claim is the language found in section 501.203(3), Florida Statutes (2005), that states, among

NGL Travel Assoc. v. Celebrity Cruises, Inc.

764 So. 2d 672, 2000 A.M.C. 2391, 2000 Fla. App. LEXIS 6544, 2000 WL 691568

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 31, 2000 | Docket: 2517859

Cited 22 times | Published

nonprofit or not-for-profit person or activity." § 501.203(8), Fla. Stat. (1999). [3] It continues to be

Rogers v. Cisco Systems, Inc.

268 F. Supp. 2d 1305, 2003 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 11872, 2003 WL 21463643

District Court, N.D. Florida | Filed: May 14, 2003 | Docket: 2340377

Cited 20 times | Published

deceptive, or unconscionable acts or practices." § 501.203(3), Fla. Stat. In construing the FDUTPA, courts

Heindel v. Southside Chrysler-Plymouth, Inc.

476 So. 2d 266, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 2260

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 30, 1985 | Docket: 1681544

Cited 19 times | Published

transaction" was involved within the meaning of section 501.203, Florida Statutes (1983), and that there was

Caribbean Cruise Line, Inc. v. Better Business Bureau of Palm Beach County, Inc.

169 So. 3d 164, 43 Media L. Rep. (BNA) 2964, 2015 Fla. App. LEXIS 8497, 2015 WL 3480114

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 3, 2015 | Docket: 60248864

Cited 18 times | Published

same session, the Legislature also amended section 501.203(7), Florida Statutes, to change the definition

Siever v. BWGaskets, Inc.

669 F. Supp. 2d 1286, 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 99779, 2009 WL 3582749

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Oct 27, 2009 | Docket: 2281355

Cited 17 times | Published

law constitute unfair trade practices under Section 501.203(3) of the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade

Crowell v. Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Services, Co.

87 F. Supp. 2d 1287, 2000 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 811, 2000 WL 224072

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Jan 27, 2000 | Docket: 2154117

Cited 17 times | Published

Unfair Trade Practices Act ("DPTA"), Fla.Stat. § 501.203(8) (1997) (Count VI). Defendants removed the case

Warren v. MONAHAN BEACHES JEWELRY CTR

548 So. 2d 870, 1989 WL 106760

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 13, 1989 | Docket: 1699216

Cited 17 times | Published

practices in "consumer transactions" as defined by Section 501.203(1) and (3), Florida Statutes. Appellant falls

State v. Commerce Commercial Leasing, LLC

946 So. 2d 1253, 2007 WL 187691

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 26, 2007 | Docket: 2516410

Cited 16 times | Published

*1257 thus constituting a per se violation of section 501.203(3), Florida Statutes (2004). The trial court's

Guyana Telephone & Telegraph Co., Ltd. v. Melbourne International Communications, Ltd.

329 F.3d 1241

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: May 7, 2003 | Docket: 397654

Cited 16 times | Published

organizations, including "corporations." Fla. Stat. Ann. § 501.203(7) (West 1997). In 1993, the Florida legislature

Klinger v. Weekly World News, Inc.

747 F. Supp. 1477, 1990 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 13665, 1990 WL 153997

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Oct 11, 1990 | Docket: 962950

Cited 16 times | Published

DONE AND ORDERED. NOTES [1] Florida Statute § 501.203(3) defines a "supplier" as a "seller, lessor,

Bryant Heating & Air Conditioning Corp. v. Carrier Corp.

597 F. Supp. 1045, 1984 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 22266

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Nov 1, 1984 | Docket: 2516959

Cited 16 times | Published

any of these dispositions. (emphasis added) Id. § 501.203(1). *1054 Defendants' argument is specifically

Stires v. Carnival Corp.

243 F. Supp. 2d 1313, 2002 WL 31971728

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Nov 21, 2002 | Docket: 2285666

Cited 15 times | Published

Kelly, 2002 WL 598427, *8 (citing Fla. Stat. § 501.203(8)). If a complaint alleges that a business made

City of Cars, Inc. v. Simms

526 So. 2d 119, 1988 WL 37851

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 28, 1988 | Docket: 1272535

Cited 14 times | Published

"consumer transaction." That term is defined in section 501.203(1), Florida Statutes, and relates to sales

State v. De Anza Corp.

416 So. 2d 1173

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 16, 1982 | Docket: 1224362

Cited 14 times | Published

this part."[1] "Supplier" is defined in section 501.203(3) as "a seller, lessor, assignor, or other

Trent v. Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.

618 F. Supp. 2d 1356, 2007 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 52826, 2007 WL 2120262

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Jul 20, 2007 | Docket: 306758

Cited 13 times | Published

not-for-profit person or activity. Fla. Stat. § 501.203(8). The Court agrees with MERS that under the

BEACON PROPERTY MANAGEMENT v. PNR, Inc.

890 So. 2d 274, 2004 WL 2533580

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 10, 2004 | Docket: 1690408

Cited 13 times | Published

supplier with respect to any of these dispositions." § 501.203(1), Fla. Stat. (1973). Then in 1979, the legislature

LJS CO. v. Marks

480 F. Supp. 241, 1979 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 8417

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Nov 21, 1979 | Docket: 1080576

Cited 12 times | Published

property and his personal services . . . Fla.Stat. § 501.203(1) (emphasis added). A consumer is an "individual"

Schauer v. General Motors Acceptance Corp.

819 So. 2d 809, 2002 WL 429271

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 26, 2002 | Docket: 1496290

Cited 11 times | Published

deceptive, or unconscionable acts or practices." § 501.203(3)(c), Fla. Stat. (1999). Construing the Act liberally

Nieman v. Dryclean U.S.A. Franchise Co.

178 F.3d 1126, 1999 U.S. App. LEXIS 13609

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Jun 21, 1999 | Docket: 395326

Cited 11 times | Published

Commission Act. See Fla. Stat. Ann. § 501.203(3)(a) (West 1994). The FTC Franchise Rule was

United Pacific Ins. Co. v. Berryhill

620 So. 2d 1077, 1993 Fla. App. LEXIS 6736, 1993 WL 221392

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 25, 1993 | Docket: 1722729

Cited 11 times | Published

primarily personal or family, or household ... § 501.203(1), Fla. Stat. (1987). Unless the transaction

Dorestin v. Hollywood Imports, Inc.

45 So. 3d 819, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 12337, 2010 WL 3154848

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 11, 2010 | Docket: 60296072

Cited 10 times | Published

Federal Trade Commission or the federal courts.” § 501.203(3), Fla. Stat. (2008). According to the legislature

Larach v. Standard Chartered Bank International (Americas) Ltd.

724 F. Supp. 2d 1228, 2010 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 73105, 2010 WL 2812687

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Jul 2, 2010 | Docket: 2335058

Cited 10 times | Published

Federal Trade Commission or the federal courts," § 501.203, Fla. Stat., Plaintiffs have sufficiently pled

Williams v. Edelman

408 F. Supp. 2d 1261, 2005 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 39240, 2006 WL 45902

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Dec 28, 2005 | Docket: 2433150

Cited 10 times | Published

or any other group or combination." Fla. Stat. § 501.203(7). The statute does not define "transaction."

Warren Tech. v. Hines Interests Ltd.

733 So. 2d 1146, 1999 WL 391858

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 16, 1999 | Docket: 1659896

Cited 10 times | Published

provided in the 1993 amendments to the Act, at Section 501.203(7), to support its contention.[1] The 1993

Kelly v. Palmer, Reifler, & Associates, P.A.

681 F. Supp. 2d 1356, 2010 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 1805, 2010 WL 111492

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Jan 11, 2010 | Docket: 2391859

Cited 9 times | Published

thing of value, wherever situated." Fla. Stat. § 501.203(8). Plaintiffs contend that their dealings with

Schauer v. Morse Operations, Inc.

5 So. 3d 2, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 22, 2009 WL 18674

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 5, 2009 | Docket: 429843

Cited 9 times | Published

Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA), section 501.203(8), Florida Statutes, and against both defendants

Degutis v. Financial Freedom, LLC

978 F. Supp. 2d 1243, 2013 WL 5705438, 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 150086

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Oct 18, 2013 | Docket: 65994952

Cited 8 times | Published

not-for-profit person or activity. Fla. Stat. § 501.203(8). “[Fjederal regulation of a field of commerce

Martorella v. Deutsche Bank National Trust Co.

931 F. Supp. 2d 1218, 2013 WL 1136444, 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 36887

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Mar 18, 2013 | Docket: 65989614

Cited 8 times | Published

Defendants do not disagree that under Fla. Stat. § 501.203(8), “ ‘trade or commerce’ means the advertising

Kingswharf, Ltd. v. Kranz

545 So. 2d 276, 1989 WL 4179

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 24, 1989 | Docket: 1345748

Cited 8 times | Published

.. engages in ... consumer transactions ..." § 501.203(3), Fla. Stat. (1987). A "consumer transaction"

Darrell Swanson Consol. Services v. Davis

433 So. 2d 651, 1983 Fla. App. LEXIS 19726

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 27, 1983 | Docket: 1727476

Cited 8 times | Published

transaction" is the basis of the claim for damages. Section 501.203(1) defines "consumer transaction" to mean:

Bert Smith Oldsmobile, Inc. v. Franklin

400 So. 2d 1235, 31 U.C.C. Rep. Serv. (West) 1273, 1981 Fla. App. LEXIS 19930

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 27, 1981 | Docket: 1262676

Cited 7 times | Published

constituted a "consumer transaction" under section 501.203(1) of the Act. She alleged that Bert Smith

Deltona Corp. v. Jannotti

392 So. 2d 976

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 14, 1981 | Docket: 1268246

Cited 7 times | Published

transactions" within the meaning of the Act. Section 501.203(1). Murdock, supra, held that the sale of raw

Deltona Corp. v. Jannotti

392 So. 2d 976

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 14, 1981 | Docket: 1268246

Cited 7 times | Published

transactions" within the meaning of the Act. Section 501.203(1). Murdock, supra, held that the sale of raw

State Ex Rel. Herring v. Murdock

345 So. 2d 759

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 7, 1977 | Docket: 1477754

Cited 7 times | Published

.. this part." A "supplier" is defined in Section 501.203(3), Part II, as someone involved with "consumer

Army Aviation Heritage Foundation & Museum, Inc. v. Buis

504 F. Supp. 2d 1254, 2007 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 22260, 2007 WL 951804

District Court, N.D. Florida | Filed: Mar 28, 2007 | Docket: 2024279

Cited 6 times | Published

the Department of Legal Affairs. See Fla. Stat. § 501.203(2). [6] The Florida legislature intended that

Fendrich v. RBF, LLC

842 So. 2d 1076, 2003 WL 1970761

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 30, 2003 | Docket: 1440518

Cited 6 times | Published

unlawful. Trade or commerce is defined in section 501.203(8): "Trade or commerce" means the advertising

Black v. Department of Legal Affairs

353 So. 2d 655

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 28, 1977 | Docket: 1521895

Cited 6 times | Published

205, Fla. Stat. (1975). [3] § 501.203(3), Fla. Stat. (1975). [4] § 501.203(1), Fla. Stat. (1975).

Randolph v. J.M. Smucker Co.

303 F.R.D. 679, 2014 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 176731, 2014 WL 7330430

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Dec 22, 2014 | Docket: 66054277

Cited 5 times | Published

Commission Act, 15 U.S.C. §§41 et seq. Fla. Stat. § 501.203(3). . Plaintiff also asserts that an objectively

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. v. Diamond

140 So. 3d 1090, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 8917, 2014 WL 2599682

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 11, 2014 | Docket: 60241360

Cited 5 times | Published

Federal Trade Commission or the federal courts.” § 501.203(3)(b), Fla. Stat. (emphasis added). Included are

State v. Beach Blvd Automotive, Inc.

139 So. 3d 380, 2014 WL 2040853, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 7574

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 19, 2014 | Docket: 60241087

Cited 5 times | Published

against Appellees to Appellant pursuant to section 501.203(2), Florida Statutes. In Count 1, Appellant

Jankus v. Edge Investors, L.P.

619 F. Supp. 2d 1328, 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 29110, 2009 WL 961154

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Apr 8, 2009 | Docket: 1372025

Cited 5 times | Published

deceptive or unconscionable acts or practices," § 501.203(3)(c), Fla. Stat. (2008) and that the ILSA generally

State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co. v. Performance Orthapaedics & Neurosurgery, LLC

315 F. Supp. 3d 1291

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: May 9, 2018 | Docket: 64319123

Cited 4 times | Published

operates as an implied FDUTPA predicate. Fla. Stat. § 501.203(3)(c) ; Parr v. Maesbury Homes, Inc. , No. 09-cv-1268

Trotta v. Lighthouse Point Land Co., LLC

551 F. Supp. 2d 1359, 2008 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 10559, 2008 WL 413962

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Feb 13, 2008 | Docket: 2267284

Cited 4 times | Published

a per se violation of the FDUTPA. Fla. Stat. § 501.203(3)(c). Because ILSA generally proscribes certain

DLA v. Father & Son Moving & Storage

643 So. 2d 22, 1994 WL 486557

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 9, 1994 | Docket: 1744412

Cited 4 times | Published

the construction of the majority opinion. Section 501.203(3) defines "Violation of this part" as meaning

Smith v. Bilgin

534 So. 2d 852, 1988 WL 128252

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 5, 1988 | Docket: 1295623

Cited 4 times | Published

of money or property, as provided for under section 501.203(1). The case proceeded on the breach of contract

In Re Motions to Certify Classes

715 F. Supp. 2d 1265

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: May 27, 2010 | Docket: 2404964

Cited 3 times | Published

unconscionable acts or practices. Fla. Stat. § 501.203(3) (emphasis supplied). FDUTPA closely resembles

Double AA International Investment Group, Inc. v. Swire Pacific Holdings, Inc.

674 F. Supp. 2d 1344, 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 116720, 2009 WL 4825097

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Dec 15, 2009 | Docket: 2351580

Cited 3 times | Published

unconscionable acts or practices. Fla. Stat. § 501.203(3)(c); In re Edgewater By the Bay, 419 B.R. at

Tuckish v. Pompano Motor Co.

337 F. Supp. 2d 1313, 2004 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 20711, 2004 WL 2203769

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Sep 23, 2004 | Docket: 2337010

Cited 3 times | Published

unconscionable acts or practices. Fla. Stat. § 501.203(3). Therefore, "the Florida DUTPA defines a violation

State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co. v. Health & Wellness Servs., Inc.

389 F. Supp. 3d 1137

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Jun 10, 2018 | Docket: 64325239

Cited 2 times | Published

offering ... any good or service." Fla. Stat. § 501.203(8). "[T]he definition of 'trade or commerce' is

Fox v. Loews Corp.

309 F. Supp. 3d 1241

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Apr 13, 2018 | Docket: 64318603

Cited 2 times | Published

of a statute. (See Mot. 12 (citing Fla. Stat. § 501.203(3)(c) ) ). Plaintiff alleges Defendants violate

Owens-Benniefield v. Nationstar Mortgage LLC

258 F. Supp. 3d 1300

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Jun 15, 2017 | Docket: 64314538

Cited 2 times | Published

commodity, or thing of value, wherever situated.” § 501.203(8). “Several courts have held that debt collection

Cluck-U Chicken, Inc. v. Cluck-U Corp.

358 F. Supp. 3d 1295

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Jun 6, 2017 | Docket: 64322637

Cited 2 times | Published

incorporated into FDUTPA through Fla. Stat. § 501.203(3), Plaintiffs argue it was a deceptive act for

Hucke v. Kubra Data Transfer Ltd.

160 F. Supp. 3d 1320, 2015 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 176218, 2015 WL 10097623

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Nov 9, 2015 | Docket: 64306742

Cited 2 times | Published

Stat. § 501.203(3)(c). Statutes may serve as predicates for a FDUTPA claim under section 501.203(3)(c)

Martorella v. Deutsche Bank National Trust Co.

161 F. Supp. 3d 1209, 2015 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 178151, 2015 WL 10857398

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Aug 6, 2015 | Docket: 64306836

Cited 2 times | Published

thing of value, wherever situated.” Fla. Stat. § 501.203(8). Defendants argue that Plaintiffs cannot pass

Montero ex rel. W.P.M. v. Duval County School Board

153 So. 3d 407, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 20565, 2014 WL 7184294

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 18, 2014 | Docket: 60245243

Cited 2 times | Published

nonprofit or not-for-profit person or activity.” § 501.203(8), Fla. Stat. (2011).. “Thing of value” is defined

Baker v. Baptist Hospital, Inc.

115 So. 3d 1123, 2013 WL 3367637, 2013 Fla. App. LEXIS 10767

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 5, 2013 | Docket: 60232111

Cited 2 times | Published

nonprofit or not-for-profit person or activity. § 501.203(8), Fla. Stat. (2010). Baker urges this court

Edgewater by the Bay LLLP v. Gaunchez (In Re Edgewater by the Bay, LLLP)

419 B.R. 511, 22 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 171, 2009 Bankr. LEXIS 3470, 52 Bankr. Ct. Dec. (CRR) 96

United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. | Filed: Oct 30, 2009 | Docket: 1858200

Cited 2 times | Published

of FDUTPA violations as defined in Fla. Stat. § 501.203(3) since the provisions do not target unfair or

Alvi Armani Medical, Inc. v. Hennessey

629 F. Supp. 2d 1302, 37 Media L. Rep. (BNA) 1420, 2008 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 108492, 2008 WL 5971233

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Dec 9, 2008 | Docket: 2362723

Cited 2 times | Published

not-for-profit person or activity." Fla. Stat. § 501.203(8). As such language clearly indicates, the definition

Pop's Pancakes, Inc. v. NuCO2, Inc.

251 F.R.D. 677, 2008 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 63515, 2008 WL 2901748

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Jul 22, 2008 | Docket: 66035368

Cited 2 times | Published

and the Class are “consumers” under Fla. Stat. § 501.203(7); i. Whether NUC02 was unjustly enriched to

Michael T. Angelo d/b/a Orange Park Auto Mall v. Timothy Parker, individually and on behalf of those similarly situated

275 So. 3d 752

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 20, 2019 | Docket: 15808761

Cited 1 times | Published

violations: one of FDUTPA generally and the other of section 501.203(3)(c), Florida Statutes (2016). But there were

Westgate Resorts, Ltd. v. Sussman

387 F. Supp. 3d 1318

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: May 31, 2019 | Docket: 64325064

Cited 1 times | Published

"trade or commerce" under FDUTPA, Fla. Stat. § 501.203 (8), as both "providing" and "offering ... any

Mspa Claims 1, LLC v. Halifax Health, Inc.

295 F. Supp. 3d 1335

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Mar 2, 2018 | Docket: 64317419

Cited 1 times | Published

not-for-profit person or activity. Fla. Stat. § 501.203(8). In support, Halifax cites to cases that have

Peterbrooke Franchising of Am., LLC v. Miami Chocolates, LLC

312 F. Supp. 3d 1325

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Feb 28, 2018 | Docket: 64318871

Cited 1 times | Published

Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, Fla. Stat. § 501.203(3) ("FDUTPA") (Count III); and (4) two requests

Peterbrooke Franchising of Am., LLC v. Miami Chocolates, LLC

312 F. Supp. 3d 1325

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Feb 28, 2018 | Docket: 64318871

Cited 1 times | Published

Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, Fla. Stat. § 501.203(3) ("FDUTPA") (Count III); and (4) two requests

Cornette v. I.C. System, Inc.

280 F. Supp. 3d 1362

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Nov 30, 2017 | Docket: 64316166

Cited 1 times | Published

thing of value, wherever situated.” Fla. Stat. § 501.203(8). On its face, the FDUTPA does not appear to

Cross v. Point & Pay, LLC

274 F. Supp. 3d 1289

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Mar 31, 2017 | Docket: 64315802

Cited 1 times | Published

unconscionable acts or practices.” Fla. Stat. § 501.203(3)(c). Some federal courts in Florida have referred

Mamma Mia's Trattoria, Inc. v. The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co. Inc.

768 F.3d 1320, 2012 U.S. App. LEXIS 27214, 2014 WL 4824790

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Sep 30, 2014 | Docket: 1397947

Cited 1 times | Published

Stat. §§ 501.203(3)(a), 501.204. Fla. Stat. § 501.203(3)(a) defines a violation as one which violates

Altenel v. Millennium Partners, L.L.C.

947 F. Supp. 2d 1357, 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 77917, 2013 WL 2363233

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Mar 12, 2013 | Docket: 65991520

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and Unfair Trade Practices Act (“FDUTPA”), Section 501.203(3) of the Florida Statutes (Count XIV), based

Williams v. Nationwide Credit, Inc.

890 F. Supp. 2d 1319, 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 130147, 2012 WL 3893772

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Sep 10, 2012 | Docket: 65984794

Cited 1 times | Published

commodity, or thing of value, wherever situated.” § 501.203(8), Fla. Stat. Several courts have held that debt

Law Office of David J. Stern, P.A. v. State

83 So. 3d 847, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 19932, 2011 WL 6183590

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 14, 2011 | Docket: 60306508

Cited 1 times | Published

nonprofit or not-for-profit person or activity. § 501.203(8). Pursuant to FDUTPA, the OAG may issue an investigative

CareerFairs.com v. United Business Media LLC

838 F. Supp. 2d 1316, 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 110915, 2011 WL 4527448

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Sep 28, 2011 | Docket: 65978401

Cited 1 times | Published

corporation; any commercial entity....” Fla. Stat. § 501.203(7) (2006). Pursuant to this definition, the Plaintiff

CRC 603, LLC v. North Carillon, LLC

77 So. 3d 655, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 14137, 2011 WL 3916151

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 7, 2011 | Docket: 60304748

Cited 1 times | Published

Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, section 501.203, Florida Statutes (2006). Those counts were

State, Office of the Attorney General v. Shapiro & Fishman, LLP

59 So. 3d 353, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 5962, 2011 WL 1563755

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 27, 2011 | Docket: 2362645

Cited 1 times | Published

"trade or commerce" is specifically defined in section 501.203(8) of the act: "Trade or commerce" means the

Hetrick v. IDEAL IMAGE DEVELOPMENT CORP.

758 F. Supp. 2d 1220, 2010 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 135065, 2010 WL 5317363

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Dec 21, 2010 | Docket: 2344033

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Unfair Trade Practices Act pursuant to Fla. Stat. § 501.203(3), the Hetricks argue that "it is a deceptive

Taylor v. Homecomings Financial, LLC

738 F. Supp. 2d 1257, 2010 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 100533, 2010 WL 3637566

District Court, N.D. Florida | Filed: Aug 20, 2010 | Docket: 2336164

Cited 1 times | Published

adopted under the Federal Trade Commission Act. § 501.203(3). At least in some circumstances, a FDUTPA violation

Rollins, Inc. v. Butland

932 So. 2d 1172, 2006 WL 1791705

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 30, 2006 | Docket: 2451695

Cited 1 times | Published

or practices" is a violation of this statute. § 501.203(3)(c). The Appellees' complaint alleges that Florida's

Smith v. 2001 South Dixie Highway, Inc.

872 So. 2d 992, 2004 Fla. App. LEXIS 6624, 2004 WL 1057794

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 12, 2004 | Docket: 64830506

Cited 1 times | Published

deceptive, or unconscionable acts or practices.” § 501.203(3)(c). Smith alleges that City Mazda violated

Nieman v. Dryclean U.S.A. Franchise

178 F.3d 1126

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Jun 21, 1999 | Docket: 395346

Cited 1 times | Published

Federal Trade Commission Act. See FLA. STAT. ANN. § 501.203(3)(a) (West 1994). The FTC Franchise Rule was

Quick Cash v. STATE, DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE

605 So. 2d 898, 1992 WL 206432

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 28, 1992 | Docket: 1702236

Cited 1 times | Published

transactions" as defined in that chapter. Section 501.203(1), Fla. Stat. (1991). The trial court held

State, Dept. of Legal Affairs v. Jackson

576 So. 2d 864, 1991 WL 35330

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 19, 1991 | Docket: 1242705

Cited 1 times | Published

Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, Section 501.203(1), Florida *865 Statutes (1989).[1] We grant

Gardner v. Nimnicht Chevrolet Co.

532 So. 2d 26, 1988 WL 93056

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 9, 1988 | Docket: 1510289

Cited 1 times | Published

fees and costs from the nonprevailing party. Section 501.203(5) defines "violation of this part" as meaning

George Tershakovec v. Ford Motor Company, Inc.

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Jul 7, 2023 | Docket: 66655403

Published

Argued: Dec 16, 2022

under the office’s jurisdiction,” id. § 501.203(2)—may also pursue civil penalties prior to a

Uri Marrache v. Bacardi U.S.A., Inc.

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Nov 8, 2021 | Docket: 60804289

Published

unconscionable acts or practices.” Fla. Stat. § 501.203(3)(c). The three elements of a consumer

BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB, INC., etc. v. LAURA BUGLIARO, etc.

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 14, 2021 | Docket: 59819913

Published

nonprofit or not-for-profit person or activity. § 501.203(8), Fla. Stat. 8 See Diamond, 140 So. 3d at 1098

Cox v. Porsche Fin. Servs., Inc.

342 F. Supp. 3d 1271

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Oct 19, 2018 | Docket: 64321321

Published

be no per se violation of FDUTPA. Fla. Stat. § 501.203(3)(c) provides that a per se violation FDUTPA

Sarah Lee Sanders v. Drivetime Car Sales Company, LLC, etc.

221 So. 3d 718, 2017 WL 2350111, 2017 Fla. App. LEXIS 7848

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 31, 2017 | Docket: 6067418

Published

FDUT-PA or by an order of the enforcing authority. § 501.203(6), Fla. Stat. (2015). An enforcing authority

Caribbean Cruise Line, Inc. v. Better Business Bureau of Palm Beach County, Inc., d/b/a Better Business Bureau of Southeast Florida And The Caribbean and Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc.

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 3, 2015 | Docket: 2679293

Published

same session, the Legislature also amended section 501.203(7), Florida Statutes, to change the definition

Herrera v. JFK Medical Center Ltd. Partnership

87 F. Supp. 3d 1299, 2015 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 20545, 2015 WL 730039

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Feb 20, 2015 | Docket: 64300565

Published

thing of value, wherever situated.” Fla. Stat. § 501.203(8). The Defendants argue that the Contracts expressly

Adelson v. U.S. Legal Support, Inc.

715 F. Supp. 2d 1265, 2010 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 60335

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: May 27, 2010 | Docket: 65970998

Published

unconscionable acts or practices. Fla. Stat. § 501.203(3) (emphasis supplied). FDUTPA closely resembles

Guyana Telephone & Telegraph Co. v. Melbourne International Communications, Ltd.

329 F.3d 1241, 2003 U.S. App. LEXIS 8667

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: May 7, 2003 | Docket: 65655421

Published

organizations, including “corporations.” Fla. Stat. Ann. § 501.203(7) (West 1997). In 1993, the Florida legislature

Sakura Japanese Steakhouse, Inc. v. Lin Yan, Inc.

827 So. 2d 1105, 2002 WL 31307074

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 16, 2002 | Docket: 1365917

Published

injunctive relief for unfair trade practices under section 501.203, Florida Statutes (2001), in its second count

Greater Ministries International, Inc. v. State

689 So. 2d 328, 1997 Fla. App. LEXIS 923, 1997 WL 43387

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 5, 1997 | Docket: 64771615

Published

the Deceptive Unfair Trade Practices Act, section 501.203(1), Florida Statutes (1995). See State, Dep't

National Alcoholism Programs/Cooper City, Florida, Inc. v. Palm Springs Hospital Employee Benefit Plan

825 F. Supp. 299, 1993 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 8710, 1993 WL 221181

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Jun 3, 1993 | Docket: 65984907

Published

personal, family, or household....” Fla.Stat. § 501.203(1). The remedy available to any consumer bringing

U.S. Financial Group, Inc. v. Horizon Management, Inc.

476 So. 2d 771, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 2349, 1985 Fla. App. LEXIS 16300

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 15, 1985 | Docket: 64614710

Published

that a “consumer transaction,” as defined in Section 501.203(1), Florida Statutes (1983), was the basis

Cook v. State

381 So. 2d 1368, 1980 Fla. LEXIS 4183

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Mar 27, 1980 | Docket: 64575441

Published

referred to him by the Department of Legal Affairs. § 501.203, Fla.Stat. (1975). The defendant’s argument is

Shevin v. Cenville Communities, Inc.

338 So. 2d 1281, 1976 Fla. LEXIS 4560

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Oct 21, 1976 | Docket: 64555721

Published

See Section 501.205, Fla.Stat. (1975). . Section 501.203(4), Fla.Stat. (1975). . 293 So.2d 697 (Fla