The Court Denies Precautionary Measures to Airbnb and Forces It to Pay the 64 Million Fine Imposed by Consumer Affairs
A Madrid court has denied Airbnb's request to suspend a 64 million euro fine for illegal listings, requiring the company to pay the penalty imposed by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs.
The justice system forces Airbnb to pay a fine of 64 million euros imposed by Consumer Affairs
The Madrid Superior Court of Justice has upheld a 64 million euro fine against Airbnb for various violations in the publication of rental advertisements for tourist accommodations.
In exchange for ₹10 thousand, one has to pay 3.28 lakh, the bank received a big penalty
A customer was awarded ₹3.28 lakh by a consumer court after ₹10,000 was erroneously debited from his account despite an ATM transaction failing to provide cash.
Do borrowers have more time? CJEU on the running of the limitation of claims
The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that consumers cannot rely on national law restrictions regarding time limits for legal claims when they are unaware of an unfair term in their contract.
Court rejects French attempt to temporarily close Shein
A French appeals court has denied the government's request to suspend the Chinese e-commerce platform Shein following concerns over the sale of unauthorized products.
New victory for Shein in France: The Paris Court of Appeal rejected the attempt to suspend the marketplace
The Paris Court of Appeal has rejected the French government's attempt to suspend the operation of Shein's marketplace amid ongoing controversies regarding the sale of inappropriate products.
Paris appeals court rejects French government bid to suspend Shein
A Paris appeals court has denied the French government's attempt to suspend the Chinese e-commerce platform Shein over controversial listings including child-like sex dolls and banned weapons.
Court suspends ICMS charge on solar energy produced by consumer in RN city
A consumer from Baraúna, Brazil, successfully suspended the ICMS charge on energy produced by their solar panels, based on a judicial ruling.
Market is ordered to pay R$ 20,000 to elderly woman who suffered injuries after slipping on a puddle of detergent
A São Paulo court has ordered a supermarket to pay R$ 20,000 in damages to an 81-year-old woman who was injured after slipping on a puddle of detergent in the store.
After green lines appeared on a cell phone screen, multinational manufacturer is ordered to compensate Brazilian customer
A multinational smartphone manufacturer was ordered by a Brazilian court to refund a customer and pay damages after the customer faced screen issues due to an update.
Baker charges R$ 76 for cupcakes in court, but is ordered to pay R$ 1,500 for calling client a 'deadbeat'
A baker in Rio Grande do Norte won a court ruling to charge a customer for unpaid cupcakes but was penalized for publicly insulting her on social media.
Manufacturer and dealership ordered to pay customer who had car in repair for over two months
A car manufacturer and dealership in Rio Grande do Norte have been ordered by the court to compensate a customer for his financial losses due to an extended repair period of over two months.
Justice accepts iFood's appeal and allows minimum charge per delivery
A Brazilian court has ruled in favor of iFood, allowing the company to impose a minimum order value despite previous legal prohibitions.
Minimum charge on iFood maintained by Justice of Goiás
The Justice of Goiás upheld the minimum charge policy for orders made through the iFood delivery app, determining it is not illegal.
The Justice ordered compensation for the man who lost part of a finger when reclining the seat on a bus
A court in La Plata has ordered substantial compensation to a man who suffered a partial amputation of a finger while attempting to recline his bus seat due to a technical defect.
Toffoli restricts decision that froze legal processes due to flight cancellations
Minister Dias Toffoli of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court has clarified a previous decision to limit the suspension of legal actions concerning flight delays and cancellations to cases of 'force majeure.'
Supermarket is ordered to pay R$ 20,000 to customer struck by two bags of pet food on the head
A supermarket in Campo Grande, Brazil, has been ordered to pay R$ 20,000 to a customer after two bags of pet food fell on her head, resulting in hospitalization.
Car rental suffers from rust during use. Court decides whether the customer must cover the repair costs
A court case in Latvia determined if a car rental customer should pay for rust damage and worn brakes on a vehicle they rented.
Vierumäki Sports Institute sold travel packages to consumers without guarantees - the market court slammed the practice
The Finnish Market Court has ruled that the sports courses organized at Vierumäki are classified as travel packages that must provide a guarantee against insolvency.
The Civil Chamber of the Supreme Court will respond whether it is possible to salvage franc loans when only part of the credit converter is defective
The Polish Supreme Court is considering whether problematic clauses in franc loans can be salvaged, which affects thousands of agreements with GE Money Bank.
MS woman compensated after court annulled the sale of a share due to 'bait-and-switch' in a hotel in RJ
A woman from Mato Grosso do Sul has been awarded compensation after the court annulled the sale of a timeshare in a Rio de Janeiro hotel due to deceptive sales practices.
Family finds glass in sausage and supermarket in Anápolis is ordered to pay R$ 19 thousand
A family discovered shards of glass in a sausage purchased from a supermarket, leading to a court ruling that the establishment must pay them R$ 19,000.
Court: elderly woman does not have to repay her deceased son's loan. What was the deciding factor?
An elderly woman successfully contested a bank's claim for her deceased son's unpaid loan after the bank delayed notifying her of the debt, which had accumulated substantial interest over four years.
Will Coles' bruising court battle be worth it?
Coles is facing a significant lawsuit from the Australian Consumer and Competition Commission (ACCC) over the legitimacy of its discount campaign amid claims of deceptive advertising practices.
Has Coles been caught with its pants ‘down down’ over its prices promotion?
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is challenging Coles over allegedly misleading price promotions in a high-profile court case.
Aneta Wiewiórowska-Domagalska: Frank Loans and WIBOR
The article discusses the differences in assessing the abusiveness of variable interest clauses based on WIBOR compared to franc loans in Poland, highlighting the implications of EU court rulings for consumer protection law.
Will there be refunds for the elimination of tariffs? What it means in the US
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that former President Trump's additional tariffs were invalid, but this may not lead to price reductions or refunds for consumers.
Judge in Coles court case questions whether ACCC case has to fail
A judge has raised doubts about the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's case against Coles, which accuses the supermarket of misleading consumers with deceptive discount practices.
Customer has bag stolen inside store and Justice says company is not responsible
A customer in Brazil lost a bag within a store, and the court has ruled that the store is not liable for the theft.
Coles in court: the high-stakes battle over the price of your groceries – podcast
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is suing Coles over allegations of providing misleading discounts on everyday products, as the supermarket maintains its innocence in court.
Court cancels consortium after false promise of credit letter in 60 days
A court in Campo Grande annulled a consortium contract due to misleading advertising regarding an immediate credit letter promise.
Couple Sued Over Electric Bill – Revealed to be a Fraud Attempt
A couple was taken to court over an unpaid electric bill, which turned out to be a fraudulent scheme, as they had no dealings with the company involved.
Consumer Ombudsman took Elisa to the Market Court - This is how Elisa commented
The Consumer Ombudsman has taken Finnish telecom operator Elisa to the Market Court over its failure to adequately disclose minimum pricing in a promotional campaign.
Key issues impacting consumers that may be judged in 2025
The article discusses significant consumer rights issues expected to be examined by Brazil's Supreme Court and Superior Court of Justice, including the commercialization of personal data and airline liability for flight cancellations.
Consumer Ombudsman Takes Elisa to Court Again
The Finnish Consumer Ombudsman is suing telecommunications operator Elisa over its pricing campaign, alleging that it did not disclose the legally required minimum price for offers.
Consumer Ombudsman takes Elisa to Market Court again
The Consumer Ombudsman has demanded a prohibition on Elisa's Etuhinta campaign, threatening a fine of 200,000 euros for not disclosing the legally required lowest price over 30 days in phone offers.
Coles pet range manager grilled in court about 'Down Down' pricing of dog food
A Coles manager faced intense questioning in federal court regarding the supermarket's promotional pricing practices that allegedly misled customers.
Controversial Advertising Campaign: Did Lidl Promise Too Much?
Lidl's advertising for the 'greatest price reduction of all time' is being challenged in court by consumer protectors for being misleading.
Coles' shameless 'Down Down' promotions have been exposed. So why aren't they even trying to rebuild trust?
A recent court case has revealed that Coles uses their 'Down Down' promotions to disguise price increases, raising concerns about consumer trust.
Sydbank receives ruling in competition case
Sydbank has been found to have violated payment laws by denying access to a payment account service, according to a ruling from the Sønderborg Court.
Coles tells court its Down Down promotions were ‘fair dinkum’ discounts and did not mislead shoppers
Coles is defending its 'Down Down' promotional pricing in court, arguing that consumers view it as genuine discounts.
The first ruling from a collective lawsuit is finalized, the company must pay customers
In a landmark case in the Czech Republic, a company has been ordered to compensate customers in a collective lawsuit after failing to pay court fees for its appeal.
Justice upholds the fine of 96,000 euros on the Brava Madrid festival for irregularities reported by Facua
The Madrid Superior Court of Justice has upheld a fine against the Brava Madrid festival for consumer rights violations related to cashless payment methods.
Coles offered ‘utterly misleading’ discounts ACCC argues in federal court case
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has commenced legal action against Coles, alleging the supermarket misled customers through misleading discount practices that masked price increases on numerous products.
ACCC accuses Coles of 'planned' campaign to mislead customers
The ACCC is suing Coles for allegedly misleading customers about pricing discounts on over 200 household products in a significant court case.
Nammo received a 'shock message' - If necessary, we must go to court to stop it
The Norwegian ammunition producer Nammo faces legal challenges after being informed by the Norwegian Consumer Authority that it is violating laws concerning sensitive information.
The Right to a Court and Formalism Before the Court of Competition and Consumer Protection
The article discusses the subscription offer that combines PRO.RP.PL and The New York Times, providing extensive access to journalistic content.
Poor haircut at luxury salon leads to ₹2.5 million compensation for woman
A woman has been awarded ₹25 lakh in compensation for a botched haircut at a luxury salon in New Delhi after the Supreme Court reduced the National Consumer Commission's earlier compensation order.
WIBOR under the scrutiny of the CJEU. Banks and borrowers await the ruling
The EU Court of Justice is set to rule on questions regarding WIBOR, which could significantly impact both banks and borrowers in Poland.
Maranhão Justice condemns Google to compensate woman victim of cloned site
The Maranhão Court has ordered Google Brasil to pay over R$ 32,000 to a woman who fell victim to a scam involving a cloned website.