Florida ranks among the top states in the nation for reported fraud and internet-crime losses. If you've been hit with hidden fees, bait-and-switch pricing, false advertising, or auto-renewal scams, you're not alone — and you're not powerless.
What Is FDUTPA and Why Does It Matter?
The Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA), codified at Florida Statutes §§ 501.201–501.213, is one of the most powerful consumer protection laws in the country. It prohibits unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce — and it gives everyday Floridians the right to sue for actual damages, attorney's fees, and injunctive relief.
The problem? Most consumers don't know it exists. And the companies ripping them off are counting on that.
Common FDUTPA Violations You May Have Experienced
- False advertising — "clinically shown" claims with no real science behind them
- Hidden fees — charges buried in fine print or added at checkout
- Bait-and-switch pricing — advertised at one price, sold at another
- Auto-renewal scams — subscriptions that are nearly impossible to cancel
- Product misrepresentation — "Made in USA" or "green" claims that don't hold up
- Negative option billing — charged unless you actively opt out
If any of these sound familiar, FDUTPA may give you a path to compensation.
Can You Really Sue a Company Without a Lawyer?
Yes — and Florida Consumer Justice shows you exactly how. Written in plain English by a 42-year complex litigation paralegal, this DIY playbook walks you through every stage of the process:
- Recognizing unfair or deceptive conduct and documenting your actual damages
- Identifying the correct legal entity to sue
- Drafting and filing a Florida complaint
- Serving the defendant and sending a post-filing demand letter
- Negotiating a settlement
- Taking discovery under the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure
- Using subpoenas, motions to compel, and summary judgment
- Preparing for trial and collecting your judgment
Full-length model documents are included — a complete complaint, demand letter, interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission, and more — all built around a realistic supplement-claim example you can adapt to your situation.
Who This Book Is For
Florida Consumer Justice is for any Florida resident who has been ripped off by a deceptive company and wants to do something about it. Whether you're dealing with consumer fraud, a warranty failure, greenwashing, or a company that simply won't give you your money back, this book gives you the tools to fight back on your own terms.
It is the Florida volume in the national Consumer Justice playbook series from Attorney's Acquisitions, LLC and TeleJustice Academy.
This book is educational only. It is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship.
Get Your Copy
Florida Consumer Justice is available in Paperback ($39.99) and PDF ($14.99) — so you can start reading and taking action today.
