A claim under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 75-1.1 can sometimes trigger a constitutional challenge. A defendant might argue that an unfairness claim under section 75-1.1 is unconstitutionally vague, or that applying section 75-1.1 extraterritorially violates the Dormant Commerce Clause. Or a defendant might argue that the claim concerns conduct protected by […]
As we’ve previously explained, section 75-1.1 claims for unfair or deceptive trade practices typically fall into five discrete categories. Categorizing claims is not always simple, but it can have colossal consequences. Today’s post examines two cases with three section 75-1.1 claims. Those claims share similar factual theories but resulted in […]
Is a 1966 Mustang a “classic car?” Was that the vintage that Steve McQueen drove in Bullitt? (No.) Can you get special insurance for such a vehicle? And if you do, will your insurer pay if the car is involved in an accident? And what if your insurer says that […]
A section 75-1.1 claim that finds a place in an employment dispute is rare—like a comet, a meteor shower, or a total eclipse. When one comes along, we cannot help but wonder at it. Even those of us who take the heavens for granted keep a telescope in the attic […]
