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Public interest groups in D.C. are suing online retailers under the Consumer Protection Procedures Act for deceptive marketing, with penalties of treble damages or $1,500 per violation. The statute allows non-profit organizations to sue without a named consumer plaintiff. Businesses selling to D.C. should expect increased litigation risk.

• •D.C. public interest groups filing lawsuits against e-commerce businesses for alleged deceptive pricing and marketing
• •CPPA allows non-profit standing without named consumer plaintiff, broadening litigation exposure
• •Penalties include treble damages or $1,500 minimum per violation

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