Business Class Actions for Unlawful or Hidden Fees

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Standing Up for Georgia’s Small Businesses Against Deceptive Surcharges and Junk Fees

Small business owners across Georgia are being hit with unexpected and unjustified charges — often buried in invoices or added to services without a clear explanation. These include so-called:

  • Fuel surcharges

  • Environmental or “green” fees

  • Convenience or processing fees

  • Tariff or import fees

  • Other vague add-ons that inflate costs without consent

If your business has been charged hidden or misleading fees, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to absorb the loss quietly.

At Lober & Dobson, we represent small businesses across Georgia in class action lawsuits aimed at holding large corporations and service providers accountable for unlawful billing practices. With years of experience in consumer protection, business litigation, and class actions, we fight to level the playing field for small businesses that have been taken advantage of.

What Are These Fees and Why Are They Problematic?

Many vendors and service providers pass on undisclosed or poorly explained charges to their small business customers. These fees often appear after a contract is signed or service rendered, with no prior disclosure or meaningful opportunity to object.

Examples include:

  • Fuel surcharges added to shipping or delivery bills

  • Environmental or “green” fees with no basis or regulation

  • Convenience or processing fees not outlined in contracts

  • Transportation or logistics fees beyond agreed pricing

  • Tariff or import fees passed through without documentation

  • Service or administrative fees with no clear purpose

While these fees may seem small individually, across thousands of businesses, they can amount to millions in unlawful charges.

How This Becomes a Class Action

A class action lawsuit allows many small businesses with similar experiences to join together and take legal action as a group. If a supplier, shipping company, utility, waste disposal service, or other vendor has charged you the same type of deceptive or undisclosed fee, you may qualify to participate.

Our legal team investigates:

  • Patterns of billing abuse across customer accounts

  • Violations of Georgia’s Fair Business Practices Act and other consumer protection laws

  • Breaches of contract and bad faith pricing practices

  • Failure to clearly disclose fees or obtain consent

  • Efforts to conceal or misrepresent added costs

Through a class action, we can seek financial compensation, demand refunds of illegal fees, and push for systemic change to prevent future abuse.

Who Is Affected?

These deceptive practices often target:

  • Retailers and restaurant owners using third-party delivery or supply services

  • Construction companies billed for added logistics charges

  • Healthcare and dental offices charged hidden fees by waste disposal vendors

  • Auto repair shops and manufacturers billed with unexplained surcharges

  • Professional service providers hit with unexpected “administrative” charges

  • Any small business owner receiving recurring invoices with unexplained add-on fees

If your business has been charged one of these fees — especially without a signed agreement or clear notice — you may be entitled to legal relief.

Why Choose Us for Your Small Business Class Action?

At Lober & Dobson, we are:

We know small businesses form the backbone of Georgia’s economy — and we’re here to make sure you’re treated fairly.

Take Action – Schedule a Free Consultation Today

If your small business has been charged unauthorized or unexpected fees, don’t assume there’s nothing you can do. One business speaking up may not get results — but hundreds together can make a difference.

Call today for a FREE consultation with a Georgia attorney experienced in class action and business fee litigation. There’s no cost to you unless we recover money.

Answers to your legal questions

We simplify complex legal matters by providing clear, concise, and accurate answers to your most pressing questions. Our goal is to ensure you have the knowledge..

We focus on high-stakes litigation, including Insurance Regulatory and Consumer Class Actions (auto claims, life insurance payment failures), Business Litigation (shareholder and contract disputes), and Catastrophic Personal Injury (wrongful death, severe injury claims).

We maintain a high level of transparent communication and dedicated support, ensuring class members and business clients are informed of all strategic and financial developments, from initial filing to final settlement distribution.

Resolution time varies greatly depending on the complexity and jurisdiction. However, our goal is always to achieve the maximum possible result as efficiently as possible, often securing substantial settlements without sacrificing speed.

While our record includes major jury verdicts (like the $\$14.9$ million injury case), we aggressively pursue settlements when they meet our client's goals. Our strong trial readiness is a key factor in negotiating the best possible settlement terms.

For most Personal Injury and Class Action matters, we work on a contingency fee basis—meaning you only pay a fee if we successfully recover compensation for you.

Please bring all relevant documents, such as insurance denial letters, accident reports, original contracts, or relevant corporate documentation, so we can immediately assess the merits and potential value of your case.