Monthly Archives: May 2018
One against all: from October 1, the company can sue thousands of consumers
Not for long did the music play: not for long did developers “throw” their shareholders, services-car owners, and banks-borrowers. On October 1, 2019, Law No. 191-FZ of the civil procedure code of the Russian Federation came into force with all amendments and additions, which made it possible to file a class action for individuals. The article explains what to expect from this innovation for business
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Consumer extremism: how buyers are “stripped” of the company
The law on consumer protection is one of the most advanced in our legislation. Despite the fact that a huge number of deceived people do not rush to the courts, the statistics speak for itself: 70% of all claims filed by consumers in court against companies that violate the law, as a result, end up winning (the results of a study by Pravoved experts). Of these, 46% are partially satisfied — this means that the court, even if not completely, but satisfied the person’s requirements. In this article, we will talk in more detail about the practice of consumer extremism in Russia and the world, and consider options for possible counteraction Continue reading
