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R.I. Gen. Laws § 6-13.1-2 (2026)

Unlawful acts or practices

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Unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce are declared unlawful.

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Cited in 27 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 2000–2025 · leading case: Nicholas T. Long v. Dell, Inc., 93 A.3d 988 (R.I. 2014).
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Nicholas T. Long v. Dell, Inc., 93 A.3d 988 (R.I. 2014). · cites it 12× “See G.L. 1956 § 6-13.1-2 (“Unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce are declared unlawful.”
Chavers v. Fleet Bank (RI), N.A., 844 A.2d 666 (R.I. 2004). · cites it 4× “" Section 6-13.1-2. The DTPA provides a private right of action to recover actual and punitive damages and equitable relief for violations of its provisions.”
Long v. Dell, Inc., 984 A.2d 1074 (R.I. 2009). · cites it 3× “The plaintiffs filed this claim in Superior Court in accordance with chapter 13.1 of title 6 of the DTPA. “The General Assembly, through the DTPA, has declared that ‘[ujnfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce…”
Park v. Ford Motor Co., 844 A.2d 687 (R.I. 2004). · cites it 3× “— (a) Any person who purchases or leases goods or services primarily for personal, family, or household purposes and thereby suffers any ascertainable loss of money or property, real or personal, as a result of the use or employment by another person of a method, act, or…”
Beyers v. Richmond, 937 A.2d 1082 (Pa. 2007). · cites it 2× “Ann. § 57-12-2 ; N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law § 349 ; N.”
In re Lipitor Antitrust Litig., 336 F. Supp. 3d 395 (D.N.J. 2018). “" R.I. Gen. Laws § 6-13.1-2. The Act goes on to list twenty "acts or practices" that are considered unfair or deceptive competition.”
In Re Chocolate Confectionary Antitrust Litig., 602 F. Supp. 2d 538 (M.D. Penn. 2009). “” R.I. Gen. Laws § 6-13.1-2. The statute enumerates twenty methods of unfair or deceptive competition, including conduct that “creates a likelihood of confusion or of misunderstanding.”
Ames v. Oceanside Welding & Towing Co., 767 A.2d 677 (R.I. 2001). · cites it 2× “Section 6-13.1-2 provides that "[ujnfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce are hereby declared unlawful” and § 6-13.”
Goran Pleho, LLC v. Lacy. ICA mem.op., filed 07/29/2016. Motion for Partial Reconsideration of Memorandum Opinion, filed 08/08/2016., 439 P.3d 176 (Haw. 2019). “§ 201-3; 6 R.I. Gen. Laws § 6-13.1-2 ; S.C. Code § 39-5-20(a) ; Vt.”
In re Pharm. Indus. Average Wholesale Price Litig., 230 F.R.D. 61 (D. Mass. 2005). “73, § 201-2(4); R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 6-13.1-2, 6-13.1-l(5)(xiii) and (xiv); S.”
Sheet Metal Workers Local 441 Health & Welfare Plan v. Glaxosmithkline, PLC, 737 F. Supp. 2d 380 (E.D. Pa. 2010). “” R.I. Gen. Laws § 6-13.1-2. The prohibited methods, acts, or practices are enumerated consumer-based advertising and merchandising misrepresentations, and one section prohibits “[u]sing any other methods, acts or practices which mislead or deceive members of the public in a…”
Safe Step Walk in Tub Co. v. CKH Indus., Inc., 242 F. Supp. 3d 245 (S.D.N.Y. 2017). · cites it 2× “Law § 349 ; R.I. Gen. Laws § 6-13.1-2. “Deceptive conduct that does not rise to the level of actionable fraud may also form the basis of a claim under [ N.”
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