A886

Establishes certain requirements for asserting cause of action under consumer fraud act and limits awarding of attorneys' fees.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A886 sets requirements for consumer fraud act claims and limits attorneys' fees.

New Jersey A886 amends the consumer fraud act by establishing specific criteria for asserting a cause of action and limiting the awarding of attorneys' fees. Claimants must show they acted as reasonable consumers, that the alleged unlawful act would mislead a reasonable consumer, and that they suffered actual damages. The bill also mandates that any awarded attorneys' fees must be reasonable relative to the judgment amount. The act applies retroactively to all pending or filed actions.

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Where it stands

Current
Consumer Affairs Committee
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Sponsors

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1
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee