Florida Statute 501.204 - Full Text and Legal Analysis

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

Chapter 501
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F.S. 501.204

501.204 Unlawful acts and practices.—

(1) Unfair methods of competition, unconscionable acts or practices, and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce are hereby declared unlawful.

(2) It is the intent of the Legislature that, in construing subsection (1), due consideration and great weight shall be given to the interpretations of the Federal Trade Commission and the federal courts relating to s. 5(a)(1) of the Federal Trade Commission Act, 15 U.S.C. s. 45(a)(1) as of July 1, 2017.

History.—s. 1, ch. 73-124; s. 1, ch. 83-117; s. 4, ch. 85-63; s. 2, ch. 90-190; s. 3, ch. 93-38; s. 2, ch. 2001-39; s. 23, ch. 2001-214; s. 2, ch. 2006-196; s. 4, ch. 2013-207; s. 5, ch. 2015-92; s. 4, ch. 2017-155.

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Total Results: 232

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

of a class as to count I, the FDUTPA claim. Section 501.204(1), provides as follows: "Unfair methods of

Molinos Valle Del Cibao, C. Por A. v. Lama

633 F.3d 1330

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Feb 24, 2011 | Docket: 1960895

Cited 271 times | Published

Unfair Trade Practices Act ("FDUTPA"), Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1). Count VI alleged unjust enrichment, an alternative

Wreal, LLC v. Amazon.com, Inc.

840 F.3d 1244, 120 U.S.P.Q. 2d (BNA) 1590, 2016 U.S. App. LEXIS 19450, 2016 WL 6310784

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Oct 28, 2016 | Docket: 4483537

Cited 175 times | Published

Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, Fla. Stat. § 501.204, and Florida common- law. Despite the alacrity

Hertz Corp. v. Alamo Rent-A-Car, Inc.

16 F.3d 1126, 1994 WL 62756

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Mar 21, 1994 | Docket: 64016327

Cited 125 times | Published

the Lanham Act ... and under Florida Statute § 501.204(1) (1989),” the basis for dismissal is unclear

Geri Siano Carriuolo v. General Motors Company

823 F.3d 977, 94 Fed. R. Serv. 3d 957, 2016 U.S. App. LEXIS 8962, 2016 WL 2870025

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: May 17, 2016 | Docket: 3064531

Cited 121 times | Published

conduct of any trade or commerce.” Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1). The elements comprising a consumer claim for

Rollins, Inc. v. Heller

454 So. 2d 580

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 26, 1984 | Docket: 2510125

Cited 108 times | Published

practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce." § 501.204(1). Although the trial court found no fraud on

Custom Manufacturing & Engineering, Inc. v. Midway Services, Inc.

508 F.3d 641, 84 U.S.P.Q. 2d (BNA) 2009, 2007 U.S. App. LEXIS 26878, 2007 WL 4165634

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Nov 21, 2007 | Docket: 346145

Cited 105 times | Published

activities by another person." [5] Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1) provides that "[u]nfair methods of competition

Davis v. Powertel, Inc.

776 So. 2d 971, 2000 WL 1880149

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 29, 2000 | Docket: 2038810

Cited 104 times | Published

not define the elements of such an action. See § 501.204(1), Fla. Stat. (1999). Instead, the statute provides

Execu-Tech Bus. Sys., Inc. v. New Oji Paper Co. Ltd.

752 So. 2d 582, 2000 WL 44051

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jan 20, 2000 | Docket: 623359

Cited 93 times | Published

316, 66 S.Ct. 154, 90 L.Ed. 95 (1945). [6] Section 501.204, Florida Statutes (1991), provides in relevant

Samuels v. King Motor Co. of Fort Lauderdale

782 So. 2d 489, 2001 WL 313872

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 28, 2001 | Docket: 456422

Cited 90 times | Published

interpreting the federal counterpart of this Act. See § 501.204(2); Urling v. Helms Exterminators, Inc., 468 So

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

the federal courts relating to the FTC Act. See § 501.204(2), Fla. Stat. (1997); Rollins, Inc. v. Heller

PNR, Inc. v. Beacon Property Management, Inc.

842 So. 2d 773, 28 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 229, 2003 Fla. LEXIS 380, 2003 WL 1088575

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Mar 13, 2003 | Docket: 1440333

Cited 75 times | Published

deception because the "operative words of section 501.204(1) are methods and practices," which are defined

Suntree Technologies, Inc. v. Ecosense International, Inc.

693 F.3d 1338, 104 U.S.P.Q. 2d (BNA) 1307, 2012 WL 3832458, 2012 U.S. App. LEXIS 18658, 23 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. C 1497

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Sep 5, 2012 | Docket: 593399

Cited 69 times | Published

1303 (S.D.Fla.2011) (“SMOM”) (quoting Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1)). “The purpose of FDUPTA is ‘[t]o protect the

Cumulus Media, Inc. v. Clear Channel Communications, Inc.

304 F.3d 1167, 53 Fed. R. Serv. 3d 823, 64 U.S.P.Q. 2d (BNA) 1353, 2002 U.S. App. LEXIS 18485, 2002 WL 31000244

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Sep 6, 2002 | Docket: 212835

Cited 68 times | Published

Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, Fla. Stat. § 501.204 (“FDUTPA”); and Florida common law. On the same

Avila South Condominium Ass'n, Inc. v. Kappa Corp.

347 So. 2d 599

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jun 13, 1977 | Docket: 1290846

Cited 66 times | Published

grounded on Section 501.204, Florida Statutes (1975),[2] the trial court declared Section 501.204 unconstitutional

Urling v. Helms Exterminators, Inc.

468 So. 2d 451, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 1126

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 7, 1985 | Docket: 2510107

Cited 46 times | Published

Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act. Section 501.204 provides that "[u]nfair methods of competition

Berry v. Budget Rent a Car Systems, Inc.

497 F. Supp. 2d 1361, 2007 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 51492, 2007 WL 2050994

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Jul 17, 2007 | Docket: 1237632

Cited 41 times | Published

conduct of any trade or commerce." Fla Stat. § 501.204 (2007). The Act also provides that in construing

D'ALEMBERTE v. Anderson

349 So. 2d 164

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: May 26, 1977 | Docket: 1655282

Cited 38 times | Published

this Court upheld the constitutionality of Section 501.204, Florida Statutes (1975) (the Little FTC Act)

Department of Legal Affairs v. Rogers

329 So. 2d 257

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Feb 25, 1976 | Docket: 380471

Cited 38 times | Published

failed to comply with the requirements of Section 501.204, Florida Statutes, because he is wagering with

Philip A. Zlotnick v. Premier Sales Group, Inc.

480 F.3d 1281, 2007 U.S. App. LEXIS 6291, 2007 WL 789435

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Mar 19, 2007 | Docket: 398872

Cited 37 times | Published

trade or commerce” are unlawful. Fla. Stat. Ann. § 501.204(1). Pursuant to § 501.211, any person who has

Latman v. Costa Cruise Lines, NV

758 So. 2d 699, 2000 WL 121896

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 2, 2000 | Docket: 1404424

Cited 34 times | Published

or commerce are hereby declared unlawful." Id. § 501.204(1). The statute creates a private cause of action

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

repaired constituted a deceptive act under section 501.204. As a consequence of the appellee's alleged

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

and unfair acts or practices in violation of section 501.204 of DTPA in the sale and marketing of infant

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

(alteration in original) (quoting Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1)). FDUTPA defines “[t]rade or commerce” as “the

Stacy David, Inc. v. Consuegra

845 So. 2d 303, 2003 WL 21116679

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 16, 2003 | Docket: 1441012

Cited 29 times | Published

transaction. [2] See 15 U.S.C. § 2310 (2001). [3] See § 501.204, Fla. Stat. (2001). [4] After the trial court

Cruz v. Cingular Wireless, LLC

648 F.3d 1205, 2011 U.S. App. LEXIS 16811, 2011 WL 3505016

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Aug 11, 2011 | Docket: 1912863

Cited 27 times | Published

conduct of any trade or commerce." Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1). Its purpose is "[t]o protect the consuming

Del Monte Fresh Produce Co. v. Dole Food Co., Inc.

136 F. Supp. 2d 1271, 2001 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 8930, 2001 WL 300779

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Feb 22, 2001 | Docket: 36305

Cited 26 times | Published

Unfair Trade Practices Act, Florida Statutes § 501.204 et seq. The court has federal question and diversity

Del Monte Fresh Produce Co. v. Dole Food Co., Inc.

136 F. Supp. 2d 1271, 2001 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 8930, 2001 WL 300779

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Feb 22, 2001 | Docket: 36305

Cited 26 times | Published

Unfair Trade Practices Act, Florida Statutes § 501.204 et seq. The court has federal question and diversity

Furmanite America, Inc. v. T.D. Williamson, Inc.

506 F. Supp. 2d 1134, 2007 WL 1111254

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Apr 11, 2007 | Docket: 1743223

Cited 25 times | Published

committed in the conduct of any trade or commerce. § 501.204(1), Fla. Stat. Section 501.211 provides that any

State Office of Atty. Gen. v. Wyndham Intern., Inc.

869 So. 2d 592, 2004 WL 350742

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 26, 2004 | Docket: 2515763

Cited 25 times | Published

trade or commerce are hereby declared unlawful." § 501.204(1), Fla. Stat. (2001). It is the intent of the

Sanchez-Knutson v. Ford Motor Co.

52 F. Supp. 3d 1223, 2014 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 148186, 2014 WL 5139306

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Oct 7, 2014 | Docket: 64297732

Cited 23 times | Published

the conduct of any trade or commerce[.]” Id. § 501.204(1). The FDUTPA’s purpose is “[t]o protect the

Lenworth Bailey v. Rocky Mountain Holdings, LLC

889 F.3d 1259

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: May 8, 2018 | Docket: 6470332

Cited 22 times | Published

("FDUTPA"), *1265 Florida Statutes § 501.204. 7 Count IV alleges that AMC violated

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

practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce." § 501.204, Fla. Stat. (2005). As noted above, a FDUTPA claim

Jovine v. Abbott Laboratories, Inc.

795 F. Supp. 2d 1331, 74 U.C.C. Rep. Serv. 2d (West) 298, 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 39702, 2011 WL 1376029

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Apr 12, 2011 | Docket: 2024752

Cited 21 times | Published

elements of such an action." Id. at 974 (citing § 501.204(1), Fla. Stat. (1999)). "Instead, the statute

STEWART AGENCY, INC., d/b/a EARL STEWART TOYOTA OF NORTH PALM BEACH v. ARRIGO ENTERPRISES, INC. d/b/a ARRIGO DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM, etc.

266 So. 3d 207

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 6, 2019 | Docket: 14618615

Cited 20 times | Published

the conduct of any trade or commerce . . . .” § 501.204(1), Fla. Stat. (2016); see Baptist Hosp., Inc

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

and Unfair Trade Practices Act ("FDUTPA"). See § 501.204, Fla. Stat. (2002). The FDUTPA, also called Florida's

Samuels v. American Legal Clinic, Inc. (In Re Samuels)

176 B.R. 616, 32 Collier Bankr. Cas. 2d 1185, 8 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 281, 1994 Bankr. LEXIS 2077, 1994 WL 733869

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Dec 29, 1994 | Docket: 1488730

Cited 20 times | Published

or practices constitute a violation. However, § 501.204, Fla.Stat. provides: (1) Unfair methods of competition

FORT LAUDERDALE LINCOLN v. Corgnati

715 So. 2d 311, 1998 WL 405915

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 22, 1998 | Docket: 2510094

Cited 19 times | Published

practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce. § 501.204, Fla. Stat. (1993); see also Urling v. Helms Exterminators

WS Badcock Corp. v. Myers

696 So. 2d 776, 1996 WL 720607

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 17, 1996 | Docket: 1696151

Cited 19 times | Published

and unfair trade practices in violation of section 501.204, Florida Statutes, because (1) Badcock represented

Laboratorios Roldan, C. Por A. v. Tex International, Inc.

902 F. Supp. 1555, 1995 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 14165, 1995 WL 574855

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Sep 19, 1995 | Docket: 297446

Cited 19 times | Published

F.Supp. 473, 479 (S.D.Fla.1985). [20] Florida Statute 501.204 provides in pertinent part: (1) Unfair

Laboratorios Roldan, C. Por A. v. Tex International, Inc.

902 F. Supp. 1555, 1995 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 14165, 1995 WL 574855

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Sep 19, 1995 | Docket: 297446

Cited 19 times | Published

F.Supp. 473, 479 (S.D.Fla.1985). [20] Florida Statute 501.204 provides in pertinent part: (1) Unfair

Kraft Gen. Foods, Inc. v. Rosenblum

635 So. 2d 106, 1994 WL 112249

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 6, 1994 | Docket: 1353070

Cited 19 times | Published

(1991),[1] and a claim for relief under *108 section 501.204 of Florida's "Little FTC Act".[2] His demand

Gentry v. Harborage Cottages-Stuart, LLLP

654 F.3d 1247

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Sep 7, 2011 | Docket: 1898222

Cited 18 times | Published

Stones allege that Harborage violated Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1) by making false representations in the Site

Sreenivasan Asokan, Chakravarthy Raghavan, Nanni Pidikiti, Rakesh Parekh, Ram Reddy, Madhubala Reddy, Rodger Lodge, Anuradha Asokan, Indep. Anesthesia Servs., P.A. v. Am. Gen. Life Ins. Co.

302 F. Supp. 3d 1303

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Aug 1, 2017 | Docket: 64318018

Cited 17 times | Published

Unfair Trade Practices Act ("FDUTPA"). Fla. Stat. § 501.204. FDUTPA also contains an exemption for insurance

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

conduct of any trade or commerce." Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1). See also Delgado v. J.W. Courtesy Pontiac

Nationwide Mutual Co. v. Ft. Myers Total Rehab Center, Inc.

657 F. Supp. 2d 1279, 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 71308

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Aug 13, 2009 | Docket: 2177516

Cited 17 times | Published

practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce." § 501.204(1), Fla. Stat. (2005). "A consumer claim for damages

Tracfone Wireless, Inc. v. Access Telecom, Inc.

642 F. Supp. 2d 1354, 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 109960, 2009 WL 2207818

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Jul 24, 2009 | Docket: 405210

Cited 17 times | Published

false advertising in violation of Fla. Stat. § 501.204; (10) civil conspiracy; and (11) unjust enrichment

Keech v. Yousef

815 So. 2d 718, 2002 WL 726632

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 26, 2002 | Docket: 1681571

Cited 17 times | Published

practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce." § 501.204(1), Fla. Stat. (1997). On appeal, Keech argues

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

conduct of any trade or commerce...." Fla.Stat. § 501.204(1) (1997). While the Legislature directs that

United Feature Syndicate, Inc. v. Sunrise Mold Co.

569 F. Supp. 1475, 1983 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 14253

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Aug 29, 1983 | Docket: 1058139

Cited 17 times | Published

violation of section 43(a) of the Lanham Act, section 501.204 of the Florida Deceptive Trade Practices and

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

Count I alleges that it is unlawful under section 501.204, Florida Statutes (2004), to enforce unfair

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

conduct of any trade or commerce...." Fla.Stat. § 501.204(1). To enforce this proscription, the Act has

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

and Unfair Trade Practices Act, Fla.Stat.Ann. § 501.204(1) because the relationship between the plaintiff

Hill v. Hoover Co.

899 F. Supp. 2d 1259, 2012 WL 4510855, 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 142212

District Court, N.D. Florida | Filed: Oct 1, 2012 | Docket: 65985719

Cited 15 times | Published

conduct of any trade or commerce.... ” Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1). The statute requires that Florida courts give

Aboujaoude v. Poinciana Development Co. II

509 F. Supp. 2d 1266, 2007 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 41146, 2007 WL 1655397

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Jun 6, 2007 | Docket: 1007453

Cited 15 times | Published

practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce." § 501.204(1) Fla. Stat. (1981) In order to proceed against

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

reh'g denied, (Oct. 21, 2002) (quoting Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1)). Under the statute, only a "consumer" may

Contemporary Restaurant Concepts, Ltd. v. Las Tapas-Jacksonville, Inc.

753 F. Supp. 1560, 1991 WL 1648

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Jan 8, 1991 | Docket: 1023598

Cited 15 times | Published

that Defendants violated Florida Statute Section 501.204 by engaging in unfair and deceptive business

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

count III, unfair or deceptive trade practices (§ 501.204, et seq., Florida Statutes); count IV, violation

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

and unfair trade practice as described in section 501.204, Florida Statutes (1979), and to have the landlord

Brooks Shoe Manufacturing Co. v. Suave Shoe Corp.

533 F. Supp. 75, 215 U.S.P.Q. (BNA) 358, 1981 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 16432

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Nov 9, 1981 | Docket: 998810

Cited 14 times | Published

failed to prove their cause of action under Section 501.204, Florida Statutes. In addition, the Court's

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

any trade or commerce" are unlawful. Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1). "The Florida Supreme Court has noted that

Collins v. DaimlerChrysler Corp.

894 So. 2d 988, 2004 Fla. App. LEXIS 20185, 2004 WL 3010469

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 30, 2004 | Docket: 1767866

Cited 13 times | Published

practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce." § 501.204(1), Fla. Stat. (2003). A primary purpose of FDUTPA

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

even as between purely commercial interests. § 501.204, Fla. Stat. (1993). In this action, PNR used FDUTPA

Victoria's Cyber Secret Ltd. Partnership v. v Secret Catalogue, Inc.

161 F. Supp. 2d 1339, 2001 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 14834, 2001 WL 1110493

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Sep 10, 2001 | Docket: 2486667

Cited 12 times | Published

Florida's Consumer Protection Law (Florida Statute § 501.204); Seventh Counterclaim, Common Law Trademark Infringement

Cummings v. Warren Henry Motors, Inc.

648 So. 2d 1230, 1995 WL 15532

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 18, 1995 | Docket: 1342312

Cited 12 times | Published

Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act. Fla. Stat. § 501.204, (1991). Appellant's central claim was that appellees

Storer Communications, Inc. v. Mogel

625 F. Supp. 1194, 1985 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 23783

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Nov 26, 1985 | Docket: 2147175

Cited 12 times | Published

Unfair and Deceptive Acts or Practices Statute, § 501.204, Florida Statutes; and common law remedies for

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

commerce are hereby declared unlawful. Fla.Stat. § 501.204(1). The plaintiff asks this Court to hold that

Del Monte Fresh Produce Co. v. Dole Food Co., Inc.

148 F. Supp. 2d 1326, 2001 WL 668383

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: May 24, 2001 | Docket: 2433527

Cited 11 times | Published

Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, Fla.Stat. § 501.204 et seq. Dole filed a motion to dismiss Del Monte's

Chicken Unlimited, Inc. v. Bockover

374 So. 2d 96

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 22, 1979 | Docket: 430697

Cited 11 times | Published

deceptive trade practices as prohibited by Section 501.204, Florida Statutes (1977),[1] (2) intentional

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

Act, 15 U.S.C. s. 45(a)(1) as of July 1, 2006.” § 501.204(2), Fla. Stat. (2008). Similarly, to determine

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

specifically claims that Defendants have violated Section 501.204(1), Fla. Stat., providing that "[u]nfair methods

Thompson v. Bank of New York

862 So. 2d 768, 2003 Fla. App. LEXIS 16782, 2003 WL 22492343

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 5, 2003 | Docket: 1763028

Cited 10 times | Published

fraud and deceptive trade practices under section 501.204, Florida Statutes (1999). On the eve of the

In Re Crown Auto Dealerships, Inc.

187 B.R. 1009, 9 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 180, 1995 Bankr. LEXIS 1535, 1995 WL 628061

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Aug 16, 1995 | Docket: 1843228

Cited 10 times | Published

Practices Act. Section 501.201 et seq., Fla.Stat. Section 501.204 of the Florida Statutes provides that any "[u]nfair

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

in the conduct of any trade or commerce." Fla. Stat. 501.204(1). The stated purpose of this act is to

Gentry v. Harborage Cottages-Stuart, LLLP

602 F. Supp. 2d 1239, 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 28301, 2009 WL 689714

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Feb 13, 2009 | Docket: 1663639

Cited 9 times | Published

and Unfair Trade Practices Act ("FDUTPA") under § 501.204(1), Florida Statutes; (4) breach of contract;

Sundance Apartments I, Inc. v. General Electric Capital Corp.

581 F. Supp. 2d 1215, 2008 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 99459, 2008 WL 4507506

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: May 6, 2008 | Docket: 1169010

Cited 9 times | Published

conduct of any trade or commerce...." Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1) (2001). "Pursuant to § 501.211, any person

GENERAL MOTORS ACCEPTANCE v. Laesser

718 So. 2d 276, 1998 WL 568123

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 9, 1998 | Docket: 466323

Cited 9 times | Published

techniques violative of the Little FTC Act. Section 501.204(1), Florida Statutes (1997), uses generic terms

Suris v. Gilmore Liquidating, Inc.

651 So. 2d 1282, 1995 Fla. App. LEXIS 2592, 1995 WL 106923

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 15, 1995 | Docket: 476503

Cited 9 times | Published

federal courts have given those same terms. See § 501.204(2), Fla. Stat. (1993); see also Urling v. Helms

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

conduct of any trade or commerce.” Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1). “Trade or commerce” is defined as: [T]he advertising

Sunbeam Television Corp. v. Nielsen Media Research, Inc.

711 F.3d 1264, 41 Media L. Rep. (BNA) 1525, 2013 WL 776361, 2013 U.S. App. LEXIS 4452

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Mar 4, 2013 | Docket: 532465

Cited 8 times | Published

Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, Fla. Stat. § 501.204, and contract common law. Sunbeam was unwilling

North American Clearing, Inc. v. Brokerage Computer System, Inc.

666 F. Supp. 2d 1299

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Oct 5, 2009 | Docket: 2019616

Cited 8 times | Published

Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act ("FDUTPA"), § 501.204(1), Fla. Stat. (2007). (Case No. 07-1503, Doc

Morris v. ADT Security Services

580 F. Supp. 2d 1305, 2008 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 79733, 2008 WL 4462304

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Oct 3, 2008 | Docket: 1009178

Cited 8 times | Published

properly alleged a claim under FDUTPA. Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1). A Plaintiff can sustain an action under the

Monsanto Co. v. Campuzano

206 F. Supp. 2d 1252, 2002 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 16341, 2002 WL 1292000

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: May 2, 2002 | Docket: 2305820

Cited 8 times | Published

Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, Fla.Stat. § 501.204, the Trio defendants participated in unconscionable

Babbit Electronics, Inc. v. Dynascan Corp.

828 F. Supp. 944, 1993 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 10539, 1993 WL 289258

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Jun 22, 1993 | Docket: 2251764

Cited 8 times | Published

deceptive trade practices, pursuant to Fla.Stat. § 501.204(1), and a common law cause of action for unfair

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

Appellee relies on the broad language of section 501.204(1) which says: (1) Unfair methods of competition

Rebman v. Follett Higher Education Group, Inc.

575 F. Supp. 2d 1272, 2008 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 70155

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Sep 12, 2008 | Docket: 165009

Cited 7 times | Published

practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce." § 501.204, Fla. Stat. "A practice is unfair under FDUTPA

Advanced Protection Technologies, Inc. v. Square D Co.

390 F. Supp. 2d 1155, 2005 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 28276, 2005 WL 1026025

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Apr 27, 2005 | Docket: 37483

Cited 7 times | Published

on July 1, 2001 and Thereafter Florida Statute § 501.204 provides that "[u]nfair methods of competition

L.O.T.I. Group Productions v. Lund

907 F. Supp. 1528, 1995 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 18526, 1995 WL 728167

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Oct 26, 1995 | Docket: 2101197

Cited 7 times | Published

for violation of Florida's Little FTC Act, F.S. § 501.204 et. seq., common law unfair competition, and common

Anden v. Litinsky

472 So. 2d 825, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 1703

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 10, 1985 | Docket: 1793499

Cited 7 times | Published

order to impose liability on the appellant. Section 501.204, Florida Statutes (1979), declares unlawful

Packaging Corp. International v. Travenol Laboratories, Inc.

566 F. Supp. 1480, 1983 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 15370

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Jul 18, 1983 | Docket: 2241846

Cited 7 times | Published

unlawful and unfair competition in violation of Section 501.204, Florida Statutes (1982).[1] This statute has

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

Florida Statutes. [2] Section 501.204(1), Florida Statutes. [3] Section 501.204(2), Florida Statutes

Fru Veg Marketing, Inc. v. Vegfruitworld Corp.

896 F. Supp. 2d 1175, 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 146963, 2012 WL 4760800

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Sep 20, 2012 | Docket: 65985386

Cited 6 times | Published

Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, Fla. Stat. § 501.204 et seq.; (6) trademark infringement under Florida

Wyndham Vacation Resorts, Inc. v. Timeshares Direct, Inc.

123 So. 3d 1149, 2012 WL 3870405, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 14997

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 7, 2012 | Docket: 60234867

Cited 6 times | Published

committed in the conduct of any trade or commerce. § 501.204(1), Fla. Stat. (2010); see Collins v. DaimlerChrysler

Fitzpatrick v. General Mills, Inc.

263 F.R.D. 687, 2010 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 6917, 2010 WL 146846

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Jan 11, 2010 | Docket: 66040323

Cited 6 times | Published

Commission Act in interpreting those terms. Fla. Stat. § 501.204. Generally, an unfair practice is “one that ‘offends

Rain Bird Corp. v. Taylor

665 F. Supp. 2d 1258, 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 95990, 2009 WL 3367336

District Court, N.D. Florida | Filed: Oct 14, 2009 | Docket: 2379944

Cited 6 times | Published

Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA), Florida Statutes § 501.204, are the same as those for federal claims of trademark

Wayne Frier Home Center of Pensacola, Inc. v. Cadlerock Joint Venture, L.P.

16 So. 3d 1006, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 12856, 2009 WL 2777094

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 1, 2009 | Docket: 1125645

Cited 6 times | Published

Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, section 501.204, Florida Statutes. Cadlerock Joint Venture

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

each such violation. Fla. Stat. § 501.2075. Section 501.204 declares unlawful quinfair methods of competition

America Online, Inc. v. Pasieka

870 So. 2d 170, 2004 WL 221311

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 29, 2004 | Docket: 1698098

Cited 6 times | Published

made in two counts, one under the FDUTPA at section 501.204, Florida Statutes, and the other under the

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

for deceptive trade practices under FDUTPA. Section 501.204, Florida Statutes (2002) provides: (1) Unfair

Seagood Trading Corp. v. Jerrico, Inc.

924 F.2d 1555, 1991 WL 17246

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Feb 14, 1991 | Docket: 66260473

Cited 6 times | Published

the conduct of trade in violation of Fla.Stat. § 501.204 (1989). .Beginning in March 1982, LJS informed

Swebilius v. FLA. CONST. INDUS. LIC. BD.

365 So. 2d 1069

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 9, 1979 | Docket: 1691802

Cited 6 times | Published

administrative complaint, alleging Swebilius had violated § 501.204, Fla. Stat. (1975) and certain rules of the Department

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

and OTT and DANAHY, JJ., concur. NOTES [1] § 501.204, Fla. Stat. (1975). [2] § 501.205, Fla. Stat

Robey v. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

343 F. Supp. 3d 1304

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Dec 4, 2018 | Docket: 64321391

Cited 5 times | Published

efforts to determine their identity." Compl. ¶ 5. § 501.204, Fla. Stat. Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt

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

practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce.” § 501.204(1), Fla. Stat. The term “unfair” is not defined

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

commerce.” § 501.204(1), Fla. Stat. (2011). The term “trade or commerce” as used in section 501.204(1) is

Tracfone Wireless, Inc. v. Washington

978 F. Supp. 2d 1225, 2013 WL 5663599, 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 150675

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Oct 11, 2013 | Docket: 65994950

Cited 5 times | Published

deceptive trade practices in violation of Fla. Stat. § 501.204; (5) Count Five— civil conspiracy in violation

Gavron v. Weather Shield Mfg., Inc.

819 F. Supp. 2d 1297, 2011 WL 1792744

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: May 11, 2011 | Docket: 2052756

Cited 5 times | Published

conduct of any trade or commerce. . . ." Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1). The Court's research reveals that the Florida

Zlotnick v. Premier Sales Group, Inc.

431 F. Supp. 2d 1290, 2006 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 34059, 2006 WL 1389878

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: May 10, 2006 | Docket: 2451726

Cited 5 times | Published

commerce are hereby declared unlawful." Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1) (emphasis added). "Trade or commerce" is defined

ECHEVARRIA, MCCALLA, RAYMER v. Cole

896 So. 2d 773, 2004 WL 3015184

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 30, 2004 | Docket: 1683551

Cited 5 times | Published

Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, section 501.204, Florida Statutes. The appellants contend the

PortionPac Chemical Corp. v. Sanitech Systems, Inc.

217 F. Supp. 2d 1238, 2002 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 15224, 2002 WL 1888791

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Jul 25, 2002 | Docket: 2351833

Cited 5 times | Published

conducting any trade or commerce. Fla. Stat. § 501.204. Under the statute, only a "consumer" may recover

BEACON PROPERTY, INC. v. PNR, Inc.

785 So. 2d 564, 2001 WL 321189

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 4, 2001 | Docket: 2549942

Cited 5 times | Published

The essential command of DUTPA is found in section 501.204(1), which provides that "[u]nfair methods of

Storer Communications, Inc. v. State, Dept. of Legal Affairs

591 So. 2d 238, 1991 WL 138900

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 31, 1991 | Docket: 432842

Cited 5 times | Published

service, not goods or merchandise).[3] SECTION 501.204 Section 501.204 et seq., Florida Statutes, also may

PHYSICIANS WEIGHT LOSS CENTERS. v. Payne

461 So. 2d 977, 9 Fla. L. Weekly 2638, 1984 Fla. App. LEXIS 16279

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 14, 1984 | Docket: 2517405

Cited 5 times | Published

complained of in count one constituted a violation of § 501.204, Florida Statutes. Count three sought damages

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

conduct of any trade or commerce." Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1) ; Feheley v. LAI Games Sales, Inc. , No. 08-cv-23060

Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. v. AAR Aircraft Services, Inc.

167 F. Supp. 3d 1311, 2016 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 28753, 2016 WL 867116

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Mar 7, 2016 | Docket: 64307361

Cited 4 times | Published

unfair or deceptive trade or commerce.” Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1); see also Taft v. The Dade Cty. Bar Ass’n,

Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. v. AAR Aircraft Services, Inc.

167 F. Supp. 3d 1311, 2016 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 28753, 2016 WL 867116

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Mar 7, 2016 | Docket: 64307361

Cited 4 times | Published

unfair or deceptive trade or commerce.” Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1); see also Taft v. The Dade Cty. Bar Ass’n,

Molina v. Aurora Loan Services, LLC

635 F. App'x 618

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Dec 2, 2015 | Docket: 65961587

Cited 4 times | Published

Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, Fla. Stat. § 501.204. Ms. Molina sought an order enjoining Aurora and

Pods Enterprises, LLC v. U-Haul International, Inc.

126 F. Supp. 3d 1263, 2015 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 111701, 2015 WL 5021726

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Aug 24, 2015 | Docket: 64303860

Cited 4 times | Published

conduct of any trade or commerce.” Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1). As a general rule in FDUP-TA cases, “[t]he

Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. v. Foxx

971 F. Supp. 2d 1106, 2013 WL 5291128

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Sep 19, 2013 | Docket: 65994277

Cited 4 times | Published

conduct of any trade or commerce.” Fla. Stat. § 501.204. In order for Foxx to bring a consumer claim for

Tempay, Inc. v. Biltres Staffing of Tampa Bay, LLC

945 F. Supp. 2d 1331, 2013 WL 2039307, 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 69152

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: May 15, 2013 | Docket: 65991311

Cited 4 times | Published

conduct of any trade or commerce.” Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1); see also Delgado v. J.W. Courtesy Pontiac

Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order v. Florida Priory of Knights Hospitallers of the Sovereign Order

816 F. Supp. 2d 1290, 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 154637, 2011 WL 4639824

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Sep 29, 2011 | Docket: 1962134

Cited 4 times | Published

conduct of any trade or commerce...." Fl. Stat. § 501.204(1). The purpose of FDUPTA is "[t]o protect the

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

conduct of any trade or commerce." Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1). A violation of any "law, statute, rule, or

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

Affairs alleges that Father and Son violated section 501.204, Florida Statutes (1991), which provides in

Winshare Club of Canada v. Department of Legal Affairs

542 So. 2d 974, 1989 WL 33240

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Apr 6, 1989 | Docket: 468889

Cited 4 times | Published

we do not address any issue arising from section 501.204(1), Florida Statutes.

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

and unfair trade practices in violation of section 501.204, Florida Statutes, breach of contract, and

Diamond Resorts Int'l, Inc. v. Aaronson

371 F. Supp. 3d 1088

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Mar 5, 2019 | Docket: 64323722

Cited 3 times | Published

conduct of any trade or commerce." Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1). A FDUTPA claim has three elements: "(1) a

REV RECREATION GROUP, INC. & GENERAL RV CENTER, INC. v. LDRV HOLDINGS CORP.

259 So. 3d 232

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 9, 2018 | Docket: 8158544

Cited 3 times | Published

3203, tortious interference, and violation of section 501.204(1) against General RV. Lazydays' claims

Hummel v. Tamko Bldg. Prods., Inc.

303 F. Supp. 3d 1288

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Sep 7, 2017 | Docket: 64318088

Cited 3 times | Published

conduct of any trade or commerce." Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1). Therefore, in order to prove liability under

In re Horizon Organic Milk Plus Dha Omega-3 Marketing & Sales Practice Litigation

955 F. Supp. 2d 1311, 81 U.C.C. Rep. Serv. 2d (West) 189, 2013 WL 3830124, 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 105830

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Jul 24, 2013 | Docket: 65992519

Cited 3 times | Published

commerce are hereby declared unlawful.” Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1). “[A]ny person who has suffered losses as a

Aceto Corp. v. TherapeuticsMD, Inc.

953 F. Supp. 2d 1269, 86 Fed. R. Serv. 3d 20, 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 100605

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Jul 17, 2013 | Docket: 65992306

Cited 3 times | Published

the conduct of any trade or commeree[.]” Id. § 501.204(1). The Act’s purpose is “[t]o protect the consuming

JDI HOLDINGS, LLC v. Jet Management, Inc.

732 F. Supp. 2d 1205, 2010 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 79585, 2010 WL 3119793

District Court, N.D. Florida | Filed: Aug 6, 2010 | Docket: 2333660

Cited 3 times | Published

conduct of any trade or commerce." Fla. Stat. § 501.204. FDUTPA "applies to private causes of action arising

Wright v. Emory

41 So. 3d 290, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 9115, 2010 WL 2543573

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 23, 2010 | Docket: 2398872

Cited 3 times | Published

allowed to proceed. A claim for damages under section 501.204(1) has three elements: "(1) a deceptive act

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

conduct of any trade or commerce." Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1). To establish an actionable violation of the

Lennar Corp. v. BRIARWOOD CAPITAL LLC

430 B.R. 253, 22 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 487, 2010 Bankr. LEXIS 1446, 53 Bankr. Ct. Dec. (CRR) 66

United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. | Filed: Apr 30, 2010 | Docket: 112573

Cited 3 times | Published

Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, Fla. Stat. § 501.204; and (5) civil conspiracy. Plaintiffs demand a

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

Edgewater By the Bay, 419 B.R. at 515-16; Fla. Stat. § 501.204(2). [9] Plaintiffs do not address this argument

Transamerica Corp. v. MONIKER ONLINE SERVICES, LLC

672 F. Supp. 2d 1353, 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 114973, 2009 WL 4715853

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Dec 4, 2009 | Docket: 2155529

Cited 3 times | Published

Unfair Trade Practices Act ("FDUTPA"), Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1); and Count XII, Florida Statutory False Advertising

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

or commerce in violation of Florida Statutes § 501.204(1). See Amended Complaint at ¶ 52. Therefore,

Monsanto Co. v. Campuzano

206 F. Supp. 2d 1239, 2002 WL 1291995

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: May 2, 2002 | Docket: 2449360

Cited 3 times | Published

Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, Fla.Stat. § 501.204. Mr. Buendia participated in unconscionable acts

State v. Sobieck

701 So. 2d 96, 1997 WL 593912

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 26, 1997 | Docket: 1736801

Cited 3 times | Published

for each violation) for willfully violating section 501.204 by engaging in unfair methods of competition

Weiss v. Ins. Co. of State of Pa.

497 So. 2d 285, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 2163

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 14, 1986 | Docket: 2375767

Cited 3 times | Published

the Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, § 501.204(1), et seq., Fla. Stat. This appeal *286 is from

Fox v. Loews Corp.

309 F. Supp. 3d 1241

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

Cited 2 times | Published

or commerce. (See id. ¶ 14 (quoting Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1) ) ). The Florida Administrative Code regulates

Affiliated FM Ins. Co. v. Dependable Warehousing & Distribution, Inc.

303 F. Supp. 3d 1329

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Mar 20, 2018 | Docket: 64318093

Cited 2 times | Published

conduct of any trade or commerce ..." Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1). A claim for damages under the Act has three

Spiral Direct, Inc. v. Basic Sports Apparel, Inc.

293 F. Supp. 3d 1334

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Dec 12, 2017 | Docket: 64317267

Cited 2 times | Published

asserts a single claim under FDUTPA, Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1), based on Basic obtaining its registration

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

FDUPTA ■ Count 10 alleges Nationstar violated section 501.204, Fla. Stat., of FDUPTA arid various other sections

Incarcerated Entertainment, LLC v. Warner Bros. Pictures

261 F. Supp. 3d 1220

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: May 10, 2017 | Docket: 64314811

Cited 2 times | Published

Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA), Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1), which prohibits “unfair methods of competition

Librizzi v. Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC

120 F. Supp. 3d 1368, 2015 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 106634, 2015 WL 4761647

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Aug 13, 2015 | Docket: 64303371

Cited 2 times | Published

commerce are hereby declared unlawful.” Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1). “What one must allege to state a claim under

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

conduct of any trade or commerce:” Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1). “[T]here are three elements that are required

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

practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce.” § 501.204(1), Fla. Stat. (2011). “Trade or commerce” is

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

practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce.” § 501.204(1), Fla. Stat. (2010). “Trade or commerce” is

Moss v. Walgreen Co.

765 F. Supp. 2d 1363, 74 U.C.C. Rep. Serv. 2d (West) 103, 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 22912, 2011 WL 832432

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Mar 8, 2011 | Docket: 2341997

Cited 2 times | Published

elements of such an action." Id. at 974 (citing § 501.204(1), Fla. Stat. (1999)). "Instead, the statute

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

s. 45(a)(1) as of July 1, 2006." Fla. Stat. § 501.204(2); Samuels v. King Motor Co. of Fort Lauderdale

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

any trade or commerce" are unlawful. Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1) (2008) (emphasis added). "Trade or commerce

United Vacation Network, Inc. v. Tahiri

987 So. 2d 244, 2008 WL 3165633

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 8, 2008 | Docket: 1724069

Cited 2 times | Published

Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, section 501.204, Florida Statutes (2005). We have jurisdiction

Maguire v. Southern Homes of Palm Beach, L.L.C.

591 F. Supp. 2d 1263, 2008 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 48922, 2008 WL 2474657

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Jun 17, 2008 | Docket: 2233993

Cited 2 times | Published

conduct of any trade or commerce. Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1). Any person suffering a loss as a result of

Monsanto Co. v. Campuzano

206 F. Supp. 2d 1271, 2002 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 18434, 2002 WL 1292003

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: May 29, 2002 | Docket: 2305541

Cited 2 times | Published

Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, Fla.Stat. § 501.204.[8] A final *1280 judgment will issue by separate

Nassau v. Unimotorcyclists Society of America, Inc.

59 F. Supp. 2d 1233, 51 U.S.P.Q. 2d (BNA) 1261, 1999 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 14303, 1999 WL 592640

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: May 25, 1999 | Docket: 2280858

Cited 2 times | Published

trade or commerce are hereby declared unlawful. § 501.204(1), Fla. Stat. This act only provides remedies

Babbit Electronics, Inc. v. Dynascan Corp.

38 F.3d 1161, 1994 WL 622982

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Nov 25, 1994 | Docket: 64018898

Cited 2 times | Published

deceptive trade practices, pursuant to Fla.Stat. § 501.204(1), and a common law cause of action for unfair

Orthopedic Equipment Co. v. STREETMAN, ETC.

390 So. 2d 134

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 12, 1980 | Docket: 1503879

Cited 2 times | Published

Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, section 501.204, Florida Statutes (1979). This argument is

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

conduct of any trade or commerce." Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1). This claim has three elements: "(1) a deceptive

Cableview Communications of Jacksonville, Inc. v. Time Warner Cable Southeast, LLC

901 F.3d 1294

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Aug 23, 2018 | Docket: 7726773

Cited 1 times | Published

Unfair Trade Practices Act ("FDUTPA"),1 Fla. Stat. § 501.204, against Time Warner based on the way Time Warner

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

conduct of any trade or commerce." Fla. Stat. § 501.204. Halifax argues that the conduct impliedly alleged

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

conduct of any trade or commerce .... ” Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1). “Trade or commerce” is defined as “the advertising

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

conduct of any trade or commerce.” Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1). An unfair practice has been defined as “one

USA Nutraceuticals Group, Inc. v. BPI Sports, LLC

165 F. Supp. 3d 1256, 2016 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 21132, 2016 WL 695596

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Feb 22, 2016 | Docket: 64307180

Cited 1 times | Published

Unfair Trade Practices Act (“FDUTPA”), Fla. Stat. § 501.204 (Count VII).1 Id. On June 4, 2015, BPI filed its

Opinion Corp. v. Roca Labs, Inc.

312 F.R.D. 663, 2015 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 175602, 2015 WL 9915879

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Aug 10, 2015 | Docket: 66057048

Cited 1 times | Published

Roca cited the foregoing sections of FDUTPA; section 501.204(l)(it is unlawful for any party to engage in

TracFone Wireless, Inc. v. Adams

98 F. Supp. 3d 1243, 2015 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 49742, 2015 WL 1611310

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Apr 9, 2015 | Docket: 64301495

Cited 1 times | Published

unfair competition and false advertising under the § 501.204, Florida Statutes; unauthorized access to a protected

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

Commission Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 41 et seq.” Fla. Stat. § 501.204 states that “[ujnfair methods of competition,

Blanco GmbH + Co. Kg v. Vlanco Industries, LLC

992 F. Supp. 2d 1225, 2014 WL 222332, 2014 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 7192

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Jan 21, 2014 | Docket: 65996835

Cited 1 times | Published

1125(a) (2012). . 15 U.S.C. § 1125(d) (2012). . § 501.204, Fla. Stat. (2012). . This address is also currently

Koch v. Royal Wine Merchants, Ltd.

907 F. Supp. 2d 1332, 2012 WL 6045926, 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 172480

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Dec 5, 2012 | Docket: 65986777

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and Unfair Trade Practices Act (“FDUTPA”), Fla. Stat. 501.204. II. JURISDICTION & VENUE2 The Court has

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

in the conduct of any trade or commerce.” Id. § 501.204(1). Nationwide argues that Plaintiff cannot bring

Tracfone Wireless, Inc. v. Cabrera

883 F. Supp. 2d 1220, 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 114693, 2012 WL 3264514

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Jul 11, 2012 | Docket: 65984036

Cited 1 times | Published

conduct of any trade or commerce.” Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1). In order to state a claim for relief under

Hennegan Co. v. Arriola

855 F. Supp. 2d 1354, 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 45613, 2012 WL 1103279

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Mar 30, 2012 | Docket: 65980582

Cited 1 times | Published

conduct of any trade or commerce.” Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1). There are three elements for a FDUTPA claim

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

conduct of any trade or commerce.” Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1) (2006). There are three elements for a FDUTPA

Belle Glade Chevrolet-Cadillac Buick Pontiac Oldsmobile, Inc. v. Figgie

54 So. 3d 991, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 19092, 2010 WL 5093174

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 15, 2010 | Docket: 60298410

Cited 1 times | Published

commerce, in violation of Florida Statute Section 501.204(1); and As a direct and proximate result of

Intercoastal Realty, Inc. v. Tracy

706 F. Supp. 2d 1325, 2010 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 37717, 2010 WL 1510848

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Apr 16, 2010 | Docket: 2406201

Cited 1 times | Published

acts and deceptive practices in violation of section 501.204(1), Florida Statutes (i.e, FDUTPA). FDUTPA

Sewell v. D'Alessandro & Woodyard, Inc.

655 F. Supp. 2d 1228, 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 82598, 2009 WL 2913505

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Sep 10, 2009 | Docket: 890565

Cited 1 times | Published

conduct of any trade or commerce," FLA. STAT. § 501.204(1). "A consumer claim for damages under FDUTPA

Sensormatic Electronics Corp. v. TAG CO. US, LLC

632 F. Supp. 2d 1147, 2008 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 102690, 2008 WL 5334119

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Dec 19, 2008 | Docket: 2215379

Cited 1 times | Published

conduct of any trade or commerce." Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1)(2008). "An unfair practice is `one that offends

Rebman v. Follett Higher Education Group, Inc.

248 F.R.D. 624, 2008 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 12863, 2008 WL 508156

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Feb 21, 2008 | Docket: 66033542

Cited 1 times | Published

deceptive trade practices in violation of section 501.204, Florida Statutes (FDUTPA) by charging more

Hidalgo Corp. v. J. Kugel Designs, Inc.

509 F. Supp. 2d 1247, 2007 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 59979, 2007 WL 2296739

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: May 23, 2007 | Docket: 1616465

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declaratory judgment and an injunction under Fla. Stat. 501.204. The state lawsuit was eventually dismissed

TracFone Wireless, Inc. v. Dixon

475 F. Supp. 2d 1236, 2007 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 15443

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Feb 26, 2007 | Docket: 2381413

Cited 1 times | Published

unfair competition and false advertising under § 501.204, Fla. Stat.; injury to business reputation and

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

of a class as to count I, the FDUTPA claim. Section 501.204(1), provides as follows: "Unfair methods of

Airflo A/C & Heating, Inc. v. Pagan

929 So. 2d 739, 2006 WL 1506266

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 2, 2006 | Docket: 1421994

Cited 1 times | Published

other deceptive practices or acts are unlawful. § 501.204(1). The Act further provides that any aggrieved

HI Ltd. Partnership v. Winghouse of Florida, Inc.

347 F. Supp. 2d 1256, 2004 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 25534, 2004 WL 2853085

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Dec 13, 2004 | Docket: 2294344

Cited 1 times | Published

Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, Fla. Stat. § 501.204.[1] The essential gravamen of these claims is

Griffis v. Leisure Tyme RV, Inc.

884 So. 2d 241, 2004 WL 1773513

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 10, 2004 | Docket: 1281996

Cited 1 times | Published

Commonwealth Bank (count III); violations of section 501.204, Florida Statutes (1997), the Florida Deceptive

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

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practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce.” § 501.204(1), Fla. *994Stat. A violation of FDUTPA may be

Martinez v. Rick Case Cars, Inc.

278 F. Supp. 2d 1371, 2003 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 19825, 2003 WL 21995191

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Aug 12, 2003 | Docket: 2322730

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must be in that language"); Fla. Stat. Ann. § 501.204(2) ("due consideration and great weight shall

Vacation Break U.S.A., Inc. v. Marketing Response Group & Laser Co.

189 F.R.D. 474, 1999 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 15271, 1999 WL 782490

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Sep 30, 1999 | Docket: 66010807

Cited 1 times | Published

Defendant’s Counterclaim alleges violations of Florida Statute 501.204(1), also referred to as the Florida Unfair

Alin Pop v. LuliFama.com LLC

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Aug 1, 2025 | Docket: 69657062

Published

Argued: Jun 4, 2025

of any trade or commerce.” Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1). The district court dismissed

Omer Bechor v. Simcenter, Inc.

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 12, 2024 | Docket: 68848628

Published

practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce.” § 501.204(1), Fla. Stat. Accordingly, “a consumer claim

Christopher Ounjian v. Globoforce, Inc.

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Dec 12, 2023 | Docket: 67561725

Published

Argued: Sep 20, 2023

of any trade or commerce.” Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1). A person “who has suﬀered a loss as

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

similarly vague set of acts unlawful.6 Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1). Interestingly, the FDUTPA’s text clearly

VIRGINIA HADAD GONZALEZ v. MILLIN A. NOBREGAS

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 18, 2023 | Docket: 66738022

Published

Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA), section 501.204, et. seq., Florida Statutes, as well as under

MGFB Properties, Inc. v. 495 Productions Holdings LLC

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Nov 29, 2022 | Docket: 66573722

Published

Unfair Trade Practices Act under Florida Statute § 501.204; (5) trademark dilution under Florida Statute

SANDRA FORTE v. ALL COUNTY TOWING INC.

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 23, 2022 | Docket: 63180109

Published

decision and has therefore been omitted. 3 Section 501.204 is part of FDUTPA and prohibits “[u]nfair methods

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

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

Published

trade or commerce are . . . unlawful.” Fla. Stat. § 501.204. Florida Statute § 501.211 permits an individual

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

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

Published

in the conduct of any trade or commerce.” Id. § 501.204(1). The terms “trade or commerce” are broadly

Waste Pro USA and Waste Pro of Florida, Inc. v. Vision Construction ENT, Inc.

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 18, 2019 | Docket: 16211726

Published

practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce.” § 501.204(1), Fla. Stat. (2018). A consumer's claim

Fed. Trade Comm'n v. Vylah Tec LLC

378 F. Supp. 3d 1134

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: May 10, 2019 | Docket: 64324268

Published

Trade Practices Act ("FDUTPA"). See Fla. Stat. § 501.204. The factual background regarding Defendants'

Cox v. Porsche Fin. Servs., Inc.

342 F. Supp. 3d 1271

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

Published

conduct of any trade or commerce." Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1). The purpose of this law is: (1) "[t]o simplify

Cox v. Porsche Fin. Servs., Inc.

342 F. Supp. 3d 1271

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

Published

conduct of any trade or commerce." Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1). The purpose of this law is: (1) "[t]o simplify

Commodores Entm't Corp. v. McClary

324 F. Supp. 3d 1245

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Aug 23, 2018 | Docket: 64319978

Published

conduct of any trade or commerce." Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1). A FDUTPA claim has three elements: (1) a deceptive

Brexendorf v. Bank of Am., N.A.

319 F. Supp. 3d 1257

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Jul 30, 2018 | Docket: 64319485

Published

conduct of any trade or commerce." Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1). BOA contends that this claim must fail because

Cabrera v. Haims Motors, Inc.

288 F. Supp. 3d 1315

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Dec 22, 2017 | Docket: 64316784

Published

conduct of any trade or commerce." Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1). Courts have determined that a deception under

Maor v. Dollar Thrifty Auto. Grp., Inc.

303 F. Supp. 3d 1320

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Jul 18, 2017 | Docket: 64318092

Published

conduct of any trade or commerce." Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1). To state a FDUTPA claim, a plaintiff must

Outreach Housing, LLC v. Office of the Attorney General, Department of Legal Affairs

221 So. 3d 691, 2017 WL 2983990, 2017 Fla. App. LEXIS 10052

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 12, 2017 | Docket: 6088821

Published

practice found to be a deceptive act under section 501.204, Florida Statutes (2008). The court heard testimony

AutoNation, Inc. v. Susi

199 So. 3d 456, 2016 Fla. App. LEXIS 13210, 2016 WL 4539659

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 31, 2016 | Docket: 60256606

Published

and practices, § 501.204, Fla. Stat. (2015); and (6) AutoNation’s violation of § 501.204, Fla. Stat. (2015)

Bowe v. Public Storage

318 F.R.D. 160, 2015 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 186637, 2015 WL 12851243

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Apr 29, 2015 | Docket: 66058263

Published

conduct of any trade or commerce.” Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1). A consumer’s claim “for damages under FDUTPA

Mighty Men of God, Inc. v. World Outreach Church of Murfreesboro Tennessee, Inc.

102 F. Supp. 3d 1264, 2015 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 44685, 2015 WL 1534446

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Apr 6, 2015 | Docket: 64301826

Published

1125(a); (4) unfair competition under Fla-.- Stat. § 501.204; (5) violations , of the Anticybersquatting Consumer

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

conduct of any trade or commerce.” Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1). To state a FDUTPA claim, a plaintiff must

Dolphin LLC v. WCI Communities, Inc.

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: May 1, 2013 | Docket: 2903190

Published

hereby declared unlawful. Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1) (West 2013).

Williams v. Delray Auto Mall, Inc.

916 F. Supp. 2d 1294, 2013 WL 64616, 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 3505

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Jan 7, 2013 | Docket: 65987812

Published

unfair or deceptive acts or practices. Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1). In order to claim a “traditional” FDUPTA violation

TracFone Wireless, Inc. v. Technopark Co.

281 F.R.D. 683, 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 58449, 2012 WL 1229454

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Apr 9, 2012 | Docket: 66047495

Published

conduct of any trade or commerce.” Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1). In order to state a claim for relief under

James D. Gentry v. Harborage Cottages-Stuart, LLLP

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Sep 7, 2011 | Docket: 2905764

Published

Stones allege that Harborage violated Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1) by making false representations in the Site

Lourdes Cruz v. Cingular Wireless

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Aug 11, 2011 | Docket: 2906006

Published

conduct of any trade or commerce.” Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1). Its purpose is “[t]o protect the consuming

Molinos Valle Del Cibao v. Oscar R. Lama

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Feb 24, 2011 | Docket: 2906566

Published

Unfair Trade Practices Act (“FDUTPA”), Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1). Count VI alleged unjust enrichment, an alternative

Nelson v. Mead Johnson Nutrition Co.

270 F.R.D. 689, 2010 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 117098, 2010 WL 4282106

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Nov 1, 2010 | Docket: 66043393

Published

elements of such an action.” Id. at 974 (citing § 501.204(1), Fla. Stat. (1999)). “Instead, the statute

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

conduct of any trade or commerce.” Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1). To establish an actionable violation of the

Fidelity & Guaranty Insurance v. Ford Motor Co.

707 F. Supp. 2d 1300, 2010 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 38721

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Apr 20, 2010 | Docket: 2405827

Published

So.2d 860, 869 (Fla. 2d DCA 2006); FLA. STAT. § 501.204. This is a contract dispute in which Fidelity

Maxxim Medical, Inc. v. Professional Hospital Supply, Inc. (In Re Maxxim Medical Group, Inc.)

434 B.R. 660, 2010 WL 2572395

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Mar 31, 2010 | Docket: 2056070

Published

secrecy). [222] Compl., p. 89. [223] Fla. Stat. § 501.204(1) (2006). [224] Fla. Stat. § 501.202. [225]

Health First, Inc. v. Hynes

988 So. 2d 1232, 2008 Fla. App. LEXIS 12476, 2008 WL 3876007

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 22, 2008 | Docket: 64855571

Published

VII through XI, Hynes alleged violations of section 501.204(1) of the Florida Statutes, Florida’s Deceptive

OSI Defense Systems, LLC v. Universal Systems & Technology, Inc. of Virginia

392 F. Supp. 2d 1360, 2005 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 22342, 2005 WL 2541195

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Oct 4, 2005 | Docket: 2363461

Published

688; (ii) unfair competition in violation of § 501.204, Florida Statutes: (iii) breach of non-disclosure

Richards v. Luxury Imports of Palm Beach, Inc.

877 So. 2d 944, 2004 Fla. App. LEXIS 11236, 2004 WL 1672443

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 28, 2004 | Docket: 64831871

Published

could constitute a deceptive trade practice, § 501.204, Fla. Stat. (1995), as well as fraud. There are

Betts v. Advance America

213 F.R.D. 466, 2003 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 2825, 2003 WL 738752

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Feb 24, 2003 | Docket: 66018256

Published

Commission Act, 15 U.S.C. s. 45(a)(1). Fla. Stat. § 501.204. No exact definition of the term “unfair or deceptive

Vacation Break USA, Inc. v. Marketing Response Group & Laser Co., Inc.

169 F. Supp. 2d 1325, 2001 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 16811

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Mar 26, 2001 | Docket: 2296236

Published

from this action, alleged violations of Florida Statute 501.204(1), also referred to as the Florida Unfair

Soto v. Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp.

734 So. 2d 1154, 1999 Fla. App. LEXIS 7274, 1999 WL 346000

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 2, 1999 | Docket: 64788739

Published

PER CURIAM. Affirmed. See § 501.204(2), Fla. Stat. (1997); Ex Parte Ford Motor Credit Co., 717 So.2d

Mertens v. Division of Consumer Services, State, Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services

596 So. 2d 89, 1992 Fla. App. LEXIS 1931, 1992 WL 43105

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 9, 1992 | Docket: 64666216

Published

deceptive trade practices in violation of Section 501.204, Florida Statutes (1989), by, inter alia, placing

Ago

Florida Attorney General Reports | Filed: Feb 15, 1989 | Docket: 3256635

Published

Section 501.201, F.S. 2 Section 501.202, F.S. 3 Section 501.204(1), F.S. 4 See, s. 501.203(4), F.S., defining

Ago

Florida Attorney General Reports | Filed: Dec 20, 1988 | Docket: 3257082

Published

and Cabinet, adopted by the department. 2 Section 501.204(1), F.S., provides that unfair methods of competition

DeAnza Harbor, Inc. v. Marano

433 So. 2d 69, 1983 Fla. App. LEXIS 27824

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 22, 1983 | Docket: 64597622

Published

correct and in accordance with law. Florida Statute § 501.204 (1973) and Rule 2-11-07, Florida Administrative

Swebilius v. Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board

365 So. 2d 1069, 1979 Fla. App. LEXIS 14031

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 9, 1979 | Docket: 64567841

Published

administrative complaint, alleging Swebili-us had violated § 501.204, Fla.Stat. (1975) and certain rules of the Department

Ago

Florida Attorney General Reports | Filed: Nov 29, 1976 | Docket: 3258313

Published

affirmative for the reasons set forth below. Section 501.204, F. S., provides that all "deceptive" trade

Lavers v. State, Department of Legal Affairs

326 So. 2d 80, 1976 Fla. App. LEXIS 14263

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 29, 1976 | Docket: 64552209

Published

conduct of any trade or commerce,” proscribed by § 501.204, F.S. 1973, the Department of Legal Affairs issued