Harp v. Autrey

hBecause the trial court was not manifestly erroneous in concluding that defendants violated LUTPA, I respectfully dissent. Moreover, I would modify the trial court’s judgment to increase the award of damages to $20,000 and the amount of attorney’s fees to $10,887.50.

LSA-R.S. 51:1405(A) grants a right of action to any person who suffers any ascertainable loss for a violation of the statute. Cheramie Services, Inc. v. Shell Deepwater Production, Inc., 2009-1633 (La.4/23/10), 35 So.3d 1053. Acts which constitute unfair or deceptive practices are not specifically defined, but are determined on a…