Our firm was recently hired to represent the owner of a small heating and air conditioning business after an employee of BellSouth Advertising and Publishing Corporation fraudulently entered him into a contract.
We brought suit against BellSouth Advertising and Publishing (BAPCO) and its employee in October alleging identity fraud and forgery. We hope that this lawsuit will hold BAPCO accountable for any fraudulent practices and act as a stark reminder to corporations that their customers have rights and should be treated fairly.
In our experience, it is not uncommon for large corporations to take advantage of small business owners and individuals through either outright fraud or covering up the tracks of their criminal employees. Georgia law provides defrauded customers with several legal avenues to punish corporations and their employees for unfair practices. Under these laws, a defrauded plaintiff may be entitled to a significant monetary award.
Our client’s business was harmed by the fraudulent acts described in our complaint against BAPCO. We hope to be able to help our client recover his damages in this case, and perhaps help deter large businesses from taking advantage of their customers in the future.
Pate & Brody is an accomplished Georgia law firm with offices in Atlanta, Macon, Madison and Savannah. Our lawyers are dedicated to pursuing justice for crime victims, people who have been defrauded by deceptive business practices, or injured through the fault of others. Our lawyers have been recognized on the list of Georgia’s “Super Lawyers”, and included among Georgia’s “Legal Elite” by Georgia Trend Magazine.
