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New rules for consumer class actions

The act introduces new tools for consumer rights protection, allowing non-governmental organizations to file class action lawsuits against companies using unfair practices. Consumers will be able to seek their rights more easily without the need to individually sue businesses.
Key points
Creation of a register of entities authorized to file class actions on behalf of consumers
Ability to file lawsuits for declaring practices as violating consumer interests and ordering their cessation
Cost limitation for consumers – maximum fee for joining a group is PLN 2,000 for monetary claims and PLN 1,000 for non-monetary claims
Introduction of financial penalties up to PLN 5 million for failure to comply with judgments prohibiting unfair practices
Possibility of cross-border class actions with participation of organizations from other EU countries
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2024-07-24
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Additional Information
Rządowy projekt ustawy o zmianie ustawy o dochodzeniu roszczeń w postępowaniu grupowym oraz niektórych innych ustaw.
Print number: PROJEKT USTAWY 437
Process start date: 2024-06-12
Voting date: 2024-07-24
Voting no: 6