Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants New Yorkers to be able to sue predatory businesses. Unfortunately, his proposed POWER Act could make suing ordinary businesses just as rewarding.

Introduced in the New York City Council earlier this month, the bill promises relief for seniors who lose savings to scams and tenants fighting to recover security deposits. But its combination of sweeping prohibitions, expansive eligibility to sue, and $2,500-per-violation fines could turn consumer protection into a settlement business.

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