Proving reasonable reliance helps establish that the plaintiff was directly affected by the deceptive practice.
Plaintiffs can recover actual damages resulting from the fraud and may also be awarded punitive damages in certain cases.
The Minnesota Consumer Fraud Act is the primary statute that addresses deceptive trade practices and consumer protection in the state.
The Attorney General’s Office is responsible for enforcing consumer protection laws and pursuing legal action against companies that violate them.
The Consumer Fraud Act focuses on the deceptive nature of the practice rather than the intent to defraud.
