Unfair and Deceptive Acts and Practices: 12.6.2.2 Implying an Injunctive Remedy in Other States
Private injunctions may also be available in most other states, particularly where the UDAP statute generally authorizes the court to grant other forms of relief. Often a UDAP statute will allow a court to grant private plaintiffs “other equitable relief” or “other relief the court deems appropriate.” A number of courts have found this language a sufficient basis for granting injunctive relief in consumer suits.789