Section 18 Defendants

• Library: Consumer Law and Practice 2010

Any person, firm, or corporation employing deceptive merchandising practices in connection with sales or leases of merchandise for personal or household use may be a defendant in an action under the MMPA. Section 407.020, RSMo Supp. 2010. Privity of contract between the plaintiff and the defendant is not required. A wholesaler or manufacturer can be sued by a plaintiff consumer as long as the consumer can allege a...