People v. Dame

Order and judgment unanimously affirmed without costs. Memorandum: Petitioner commenced this proceeding alleging that respondent engaged in “deceptive, fraudulent and illegal practices, including price gouging,” during the state of emergency that was declared in certain New York counties as the result of a storm in September 1998. Petitioner alleged that respondent charged homeowners, particularly senior citizens, excessive prices for roof repairs and failed to provide the customers with written contracts and information required by law. Following a trial, respondent was ordered to pay…