Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha has filed suit against a parking company, alleging that it unfairly targeted consumers using unfair and deceptive practices.
The AG says parking management company UPP Global, LLC would charge customers fees disguised as a tax or service charge and failed to disclose rates until drivers had already parked.
“As alleged, UPP Global has employed a number of unfair and deceptive tactics targeting Rhode Island residents and visitors alike,” said Attorney General Neronha. “Our lawsuit against this company seeks to put an immediate halt to these alleged deceptive practices that are harming consumers, and to pay back consumers any money that was collected by unlawful means. In the meantime, my Office will continue to use our consumer protection laws to defend Rhode Island consumers and go after businesses that don’t play by the rules, thereby protecting those businesses that do. Because consumers deserve better, and competing businesses deserve an even playing field.”
In addition, the company allegedly issued "citations" demanding additional payments and threatened the immobilize or tow customer vehicles.
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