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Florida Judge Denies Dismissal in Deceptive Practices Suit.

6/3/2026

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Circuit Court Judge J. Scott Duncan denied Planned Parenthood’s motion to dismiss the Florida Attorney General’s lawsuit.
Attorney General James Uthmeier said the provider puts profit ahead of truthful health information.
The complaint alleges Planned Parenthood violated the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act and the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) statute.
Missouri filed a similar suit in July, alleging violations of its Merchandising Practices Act.

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Circuit Court Judge J. Scott Duncan denied Planned Parenthood’s motion to dismiss the Florida Attorney General’s lawsuit.
Attorney General James Uthmeier said the provider puts profit ahead of truthful health information.
The complaint alleges Planned Parenthood violated the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act and the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) statute.
Missouri filed a similar suit in July, alleging violations of its Merchandising Practices Act.