On Wednesday, November 15, 2017, I will be meeting with Pennsylvania and West Virginia U.S. Senators, U.S. Representatives and their staff for Consumer Justice Lobby Day 2017. The event is hosted by the National Consumer Law Center and National Association of Consumer...
Year: 2017
Loss of Power and Electronic Throttle Control Problems in Ram EcoDiesel 1500 Trucks
FCA has a severe problem with the 2015 and 2016 Ram EcoDiesel 1500 trucks, and it goes way beyond the current class action for emissions cheating. My clients have been into dealerships with their Ram EcoDiesel 1500 trucks in limp mode or severe loss of power, check...
After the Hurricanes, Expect a Flood of Flooded Cars
The devastating floods from Hurricane Harvey in Texas and Hurricane Irma in Florida are expected to result in approximately 500,000 cars declared a total loss due to flood damage. A vehicle declared a total loss by insurance should be disclosed to any potential buyer...
Ohio Dealer Ordered To Refund WV Buyer’s Money For Frame Damaged Car
A Court in Summit County, Ohio recently ordered an Ohio car dealership to refund the entire purchase price for a car sold with frame damage to my client from West Virginia. The dealership sold a 2009 Nissan Murano for over $15,000. When my client tried to trade...
Learn About Your Options for the Ford Transmission Class Action Settlement
Many Ford owners recently received notices for class action settlement for 2011-2016 Ford Fiesta and 2012-2016 Ford Focus vehicles with a dual clutch automatic transmission. The clutches in these vehicles have been known to be faulty for years. Ford previously...
Understanding the New Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Rule on Arbitration and Class Actions
The Consumer Protection Financial Bureau just adopted a new rule affecting class action clauses and mandatory arbitration. The new rule prohibits class action bans in arbitration clauses by financial service firms in consumer contracts and requires reporting of...
Motorcycles Could Soon Be Covered By Pennsylvania Lemon Law
You've heard of lemon cars. But what about lemon motorcycles? Traditionally, only cars and trucks have been covered under Pennsylvania Lemon Law. But that may be changing, if Pennsylvania House Bill 74 continues to gain support. The Pennsylvania House Consumer Affairs...
Don’t Get Cheated on Your West Virginia Lemon Law Buyback
For a vehicle repurchase under the West Virginia Lemon Law, you should get back everything you are entitled to under the law. The problem is that it is not easy to tell what you should get back without an attorney, and manufacturers take advantage of that....
Is Your 2017 Ford Focus Not Starting? You are Not Alone.
The ignition on a number of 2017 Ford Focus vehicles are not starting. This is an intermittent problem that seems to begin around 4000 or 5000 miles on the odometer. These vehicles have failed to start even with all lights and electronic components shut off, while...