Dismissal of Unfair Trade Practices Class Action Claim for National Retailer For Alleged Erroneous Collection of State Sales Tax

Successfully asserted that plaintiff should have exhausted administrative remedies in connection with suit seeking certification of class action for claims under the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act for alleged failure to deduct value of coupons prior to computing and collecting sales tax. Blass v. Rite Aid of Connecticut, Inc., 51 Conn. Sup. 622 (2009). Dismissal affirmed on appeal, Blass v. Rite Aid of Connecticut, Inc., 127 Conn. App. 569 (2011).