Existing law defines unfair competition as including any unlawful, unfair, or fraudulent business act or practice; any unfair, deceptive, untrue, or misleading advertising; and other specified conduct relating to representations made to the public. Under existing law, an action for relief from an act of unfair competition may be brought by a person acting for the interests of itself, its members, or the general public.

This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would protect businesses from frivolous lawsuits.