FTC charges against fuel card provider Corpay held up on federal appeal

Core Viewpoint - The Eleventh Circuit Court upheld a lower court's ruling that Corpay engaged in deceptive practices regarding its fuel card offerings, leading to a permanent injunction and required disclosures to customers [2][4]. Group 1: Legal Findings - The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the U.S. District Court's 2022 injunctions against Corpay, stemming from a 2019 FTC lawsuit [2]. - The court found overwhelming evidence against Corpay, stating that the company failed to create a genuine dispute of material fact to avoid summary judgment [3]. - Summary judgment was also upheld against CEO Ronald Clarke, although one count against him was dismissed [3]. Group 2: Deceptive Practices - The court criticized Corpay's marketing claims, indicating that the company promised savings and transparency but instead implemented hidden charges and misleading practices [4]. - Specific fees associated with Corpay's fuel cards, such as Convenience Network Surcharge and Minimum Program Administration Fee, contradicted their claim of having "no transaction fees" [5]. - Corpay argued that customers would interpret "transaction fee" differently, but the court maintained that the additional fees were misleading [6].