A few years ago, I wrote a post discussing whether violations of North Carolina’s computer trespass statute or the federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) could be violations of section 75-1.1 that would result in treble damages and a potential award of attorneys’ fees. At that time, I had […]
While this blog generally discusses cases decided in North Carolina, we occasionally venture out of state to see how judges in other parts of the country interpret our statutes, particularly section 75-1.1. Today is one of those trips, so put on your jaunty suits and fancy hats, fix yourself a […]
Today’s post examines a recent decision from the Middle District of North Carolina on the intersection of section 75-1.1 claims and insurance law. As explained in more detail below, Martin v. Nautilus Insurance Co. illustrates how courts approach section 75-1.1 claims made in the context of insurance and offers lessons […]
We have written previously about the interplay between our insurance laws and section 75-1.1, including the requirement that a plaintiff must show actual and reasonable reliance when its claim rests on misrepresentations. We also visited (carefully) with the Broad Street Bullies in an earlier decision that looked at the relationship […]
