AG Neronha announced a $1.35 million settlement with parking management company UPP Global, LLC, resolving Rhode Island’s consumer protection claims against the company for unfair and deceptive trade practices. The Office alleged that UPP Global knowingly hid the real price of parking, charged consumers hidden fees, and falsely threatened consumer’s license, registration, and credit by issuing parking tickets resembling official government communications. 

“When a company or business is operating outside of the law to the detriment of Rhode Islanders, we step in. Because of this settlement, Rhode Island consumers who paid unlawful parking tickets and hidden fees will be made whole again, to the tune of more than a million dollars. And it’s about more than just the money; businesses that ignore the law to maximize profit harm competing businesses who play by the rules. We must protect consumers and businesses alike by enforcing consumer protection laws, and we will continue to do so where unfair and deceptive tactics are employed.” -Ag Neronha