Consumer protection refers to the laws designed to aid retail consumers of goods and services that have been improperly manufactured, delivered, performed, handled, or described. Such laws provide the retail consumer with additional protections and remedies not generally provided to merchants and others who engage in business transactions, on the premise that the consumers do not enjoy a sufficient bargaining position with respect to the businessmen with whom they deal and therefore should not be strictly limited by the legal rules that govern recovery for damages among businessmen. The overarching goal is to protect individuals and the interest of the public in general from unfair and misleading activity in business and commerce (such as false advertising and deceptive trade practices) and scams perpetrated by criminals (such as identity theft and pyramid schemes) that harm a substantial number of consumers.
Henryetta is a city in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 6,096 at the 2000 census. Henryetta is notable as the high school hometown of NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman. Other famous former and current residents include actress Alice Ghostley, as well as rodeo favorites Jim Shoulders and Terry Don West. It is also referenced as character Stevie Rae's hometown in the book series House of Night. Henryetta is mentioned in the television program "King of the Hill" episode "Harlottown" as Arlen's new city manager's prior town.