Kansas Attorney General Targets Meta: Accuses Tech Giant of Violating Consumer Protection Act by@metaeatsbrains
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Kansas Attorney General Targets Meta: Accuses Tech Giant of Violating Consumer Protection Act
by Save the Kids From MetaNovember 24th, 2023
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Kansas Attorney General Kris W. Kobach initiates legal action against Meta, alleging the tech giant's involvement in deceptive acts under the Kansas Consumer Protection Act. The state contends that Meta, acting as a supplier in consumer transactions, violated the law through various instances, with each act constituting a separate violation. This legal development contributes to the growing regulatory challenges Meta faces, illustrating an expanding landscape of legal scrutiny.People Mentioned
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COUNT XX: DECEPTIVE ACTS OR PRACTICES BY META IN VIOLATION OF THE KANSAS CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT, K.S.A. § 50-626
974. The State of Kansas, ex rel. Kris W. Kobach, Attorney General, realleges and incorporates herein by reference each of the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 850 as though fully alleged in this cause of action.
975. Meta is or was during all relevant times a “supplier” who in the ordinary course of business, solicits, engages in or enforces “consumer transactions,” whether or not dealing directly with the consumer, as those terms are defined in K.S.A. § 50-624 of the Kansas Consumer Protection Act (KCPA).
976. In numerous instances, in connection with a consumer transaction, Meta engaged in deceptive acts or practices as alleged and described herein, specifically including the conduct described in paragraphs 1 through 850, in violation of K.S.A. § 50-626.
977. Each of Meta’s deceptive acts or practices as alleged herein, constitute a separate violation of K.S.A. § 50-626.
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