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Mpower Energy
Case Name (Date)
Silva et al. v. Mpower Energy, LLC
23-cv-9849, S.D.N.Y.
(Nov. 2023)
Product/Service
Mpower electricity and natural gas
Allegations
Falsely representing that its prices for electricity and natural gas are based on market prices and it supplies “100% renewable energy”
Status
Pending
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