Hawaii Hammers Meta for "Unfair and Deceptive Acts"
by Save the Kids From MetaNovember 23rd, 2023
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Hawaii State invokes the Hawaii Unfair and Deceptive Acts or Trade Practices Act (HIUDAP) against Meta, accusing the social media giant of multiple unfair and deceptive acts. The allegations include practices that offend public policy, are oppressive, and cause substantial harm, justifying potential penalties of up to $10,000 per violation. The legal action underscores Hawaii's commitment to consumer protection and holding Meta accountable for alleged breaches of trade practices.People Mentioned
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COUNT XIV: UNFAIR OR DECEPTIVE ACTS OR PRACTICES BY META IN VIOLATION OF THE HAWAI‘I UNFAIR AND DECEPTIVE ACTS OR TRADE PRACTICES ACT, HAW. REV. STAT. CHAPTER 480
941. The State of Hawai‘i realleges and incorporates herein by reference each of the allegations contained in the paragraphs 1 through 850 as though fully alleged in this cause of action.
942. The State of Hawai‘i alleges that the aforementioned acts and practices by Meta constitute deceptive acts or practices in violation of the Hawai‘i Unfair and Deceptive Acts or Trade Practices Act (HIUDAP), Haw. Rev. Stat. (HRS) § 480-1 et seq.
943. The State of Hawai‘i alleges that the aforesaid acts and practices of Meta in paragraphs above are unfair because they offend public policy and are oppressive, unethical, immoral, unscrupulous, and/or substantially injurious.
944. Meta’s unfair or deceptive acts or practices described above constitute multiple, separate violations of the HIUDAP.
945. Meta’s violations of the HIUDAP justify penalties of up to $10,000, per Defendant, for each violation pursuant to HRS § 480-3.1.
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