Plevin v Paragon Personal Finance Ltd

[2014] UKSC 61

Ratio Decidendi

The non-disclosure of a large commission on a PPI policy created an unfair relationship between the creditor and debtor under s.140A Consumer Credit Act 1974.

Fapte

Mrs Plevin took out a loan with PPI. She was not told that 71.8% of the PPI premium was commission. She claimed the relationship was unfair.

Rezumatul hotărârii

The Supreme Court held that the failure to disclose the commission made the relationship unfair. The size of the commission and the non-disclosure created an unfair relationship under s.140A.

Citate cheie

"At some point the commissions may become so large as to make the relationship unfair."
— Lord Sumption

Tratament ulterior

Leading Authority

Led to massive PPI mis-selling compensation scheme.