District Court, D. Puerto Rico November 8, 1978, Civ. 78-1410 (Surinach v. Pesquera De Busquets)

DECISION AND ORDER

TORRUELLA, District Judge.

On April 23, 1973 the Legislative Assembly of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico enacted Law Number 5, establishing a Department of Consumer Affairs. Article 3 of the Act, as amended, expressly directs the Department to protect the rights of consumers, curb inflationary tendencies and establish a price control system over articles and services.