Doe v. Great Expectations
Civil Court of the City of New York, New York County
809 N.Y.S.2d 819 (2005)
Relevant factsFree
Two clients, Doe and Roe (plaintiffs), paid Great Expectations (defendant) $1,000 and $3,790 respectively for an internet dating service under contracts that failed to guarantee a minimum number of social referrals per month, as required for fees over $25 under New York's Dating Services Law. The clients received almost no referrals and sued after one contract expired while the other remained active, seeking cancellation and full restitution.
IssueFree
Whether a court may award full restitution damages in an action based on a party's failure to include contract provisions mandated by a consumer-protection statute.
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