Car companies have a responsibility to provide a safe vehicle to customers. Time and time again however, we see that not happening. A recent recall from one of the auto industry’s iconic brands serves as a good reminder that even seemingly small mistakes have the...
Dealer Fraud
Fight Auto Dealer Fraud in PA with the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law
The Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law is a powerful tool for consumers in the fight against fraudulent and deceptive car sales by dealerships. The Unfair Trade Law gives car purchasers the ability to sue dealerships for a number of unfair...
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...
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...