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Treble Damages in Ohio

Under the Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act, treble damages allow a consumer to recover three times the amount of their actual economic loss. This multiplier is set by Ohio Revised Code § 1345.09, which governs civil remedies for unfair or deceptive consumer sales practices. When a supplier violates the CSPA, the court may award the consumer treble damages, meaning the actual damages are multiplied by three. The statute also provides for additional remedies, such as attorney’s fees, and sets out specific conditions under which the multiplier applies. The official source, available at the link above, contains the exact statutory language and any exceptions. The worked example below illustrates how the trebling calculation operates. To estimate your own potential recovery, use the DocketMath treble-damages calculator.

Governing authority

In Ohio, the treble damages rule is set by Ohio Rev. Code § 1345.09 (Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act — CSPA). The verified packet cites Ohio Rev. Code § 1345.09 (Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act — CSPA) (https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-1345.09).

Ohio treble damages: the verified value is 3x under Ohio Rev. Code § 1345.09 (Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act — CSPA). The verified packet cites Ohio Rev. Code § 1345.09 (Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act — CSPA) (https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-1345.09).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the treble damages calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.