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MO SB489
Bill
Status
2/23/2015
Primary Sponsor
Mike Cunningham
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 407.025, RSMo to exempt certain entities listed in subsection 2 of section 407.020 from private civil actions for unlawful merchandising practices
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Consumers who purchase or lease merchandise for personal, family, or household purposes can still sue other non-exempt parties for actual damages, punitive damages, attorney's fees, and equitable relief
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Class action lawsuits remain available when unlawful practices cause similar injury to numerous persons, subject to Federal Rule 23 and Missouri Rule 52.08 requirements
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Court clerks must notify the Attorney General upon commencement of any action under this section and provide copies of complaints and final judgments
Legislative Description
Exempts certain entities from civil actions brought under unlawful merchandising practices provisions of law
Last Action
Second Read and Referred S Small Business, Insurance and Industry Committee
3/5/2015