The New Jersey Legislature is moving toward eliminating the award of counsel fees and costs for violations of the state’s Consumer Fraud Act that are technical in nature and did not result in any ascertainable loss for the victim.

The Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee recommended passage of the bill, A207, in a 4-0-1 vote. The bill is sponsored by Assemblyman Reed Gusciora, D-Mercer.

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