Fresno Consumer Protection Lawyers

The attorneys at the Matern Law Group have many years of experience protecting Fresno consumers from a variety of unfair, deceptive, and predatory practices. The following are some examples of consumer rights cases that fall under our practice areas. 

If you need legal guidance on a consumer protection issue, call 559-608-4989 for a free consultation, or fill out our contact form to discuss your situation and explore the legal solutions available to you.

Fresno False Advertising

Anything published or advertised — on TV, in print, on a product label — that leads consumers to an incorrect understanding or belief about a product or service is considered “deceptive,” and California consumers have a variety of legal remedies available to them to combat such practices.

These include filing claims under California’s False Advertising Law (FAL) and the Consumer Legal Remedies Act (CLRA). At Matern Law Group, our Fresno consumer protection attorney can help determine if a business has engaged in misleading advertising and what legal options may be available to you.

Fresno Product Defects

State and federal laws provide the consumer with remedies for products that do not perform as promised. Common product defect cases involve dangerous pharmaceuticals, defective auto parts, unsafe children’s products, and mislabeled dietary supplements.

California follows strict liability laws for defective products, meaning consumers do not have to prove negligence — only that the product was defective and caused harm. Individuals who have suffered economic or personal injury as the result of a defective product or who have purchased products that simply did not work as represented can and should seek representation from experienced consumer protection attorneys.

Our Fresno consumer protection lawyers work to help consumers understand their rights, investigate potential claims, and pursue appropriate legal action against manufacturers, retailers, and distributors responsible for faulty or misleading products.

Fresno Privacy & Data Breaches

In the modern economy — where sensitive financial, medical and other personal information is routinely stored electronically in large data sets — protecting personal information is increasingly important. When companies fail to protect consumers’ personal information it leads to privacy breaches with devastating consequences.

TCPA (Telephone Consumer Protection Act)

The TCPA (Telephone Consumer Protection Act) is a federal statute enacted in 1991 to protect consumer privacy. The TCPA restricts telemarketing communications via voice calls, SMS texts, and fax. The Act limits the use of pre-recorded voice messages, automatic dialing, and SMS and fax use.

Without explicit customer consent, companies must adhere to strict rules and must honor the National Do Not Call Registry. Affected consumers may sue any company that does not follow the TCPA guidelines. A Fresno consumer rights protection lawyer can assess whether a company has violated the TCPA and help determine the best course of action.