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Consumer Rights
In an attempt to track down debtors, many debt collectors will resort to calling them at work. Because many people do not want their boss or co-workers to know about their financial problems, they will do anything to make the calls stop, including paying whatever the debt collector demands. While it is legal for a debt collector to call you […]
Consumer Rights
GM has announced a recall of 8,519 Chevrolet Malibu sedans in the United States due rear suspension bolts that may not be tightened properly, which could lead to loss of handling, increasing the risk of crashing. Consumers may notice noise and minor handling issues, but as the condition progresses sudden changes in vehicle handling could occur. Starting February 13th, GM will also be recalling 3,896 Buick Veranos, Chevy Camaros, Cruze and […]
Consumer Rights
The latest recall effort by Toyota is due to faulty air bags in their Corollas that can improperly inflate and faulty windshield wipers in their Lexus IS that can get stuck if there is heavy snowfall. According to Toyota spokesperson, Naoto Fuse 2 crashes were reported in the U.S. related to the air bag problem. Toyota has also, confirmed 18 cases in […]
Consumer Rights
A class action lawsuit has been filed following allegations that Hewlett-Packard Company, (HP) has been incorrectly categorizing some of its employees as “exempt” and failing to pay them for overtime hours in violation of federal employment law. HP’s technical support workers, who work in titles such as Technical Solutions Consultants, Technical Solutions Representatives, Technical Support Engineers, and Senior Technical Support […]
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The lawsuit, alleges that Kia Motors knowingly concealed a defect in the crank sprocket of its 2002-2009 Sorento models, leading to severe over heating, the release of debris, and subsequent loss of steering control, engine failure and the potential for a hazardous accident. Robinson et al v. Kia Motors America Inc. et al., Case No. 13-cv-00006 The plaintiffs also […]
Consumer Rights
The parent company of Bimbo Bakeries, BBU, has voluntarily recalled 8 varieties of Thomas bagels, 4 varieties of Sara Lee bagels, 3 varieties of Publix’s bagels and 1 type of Weight Watchers bagel following reports of bagel packages that contained metal bits and fragments. All recalled bagels have “best-by” dates of January 27th listed on the bags. The company blames a faulty manufacturing […]
Consumer Rights
Peter A. Holland of Maryland has written The One Hundred Billion Dollar Problem in Small Claims Court: Robo-Signing and Lack of Proof in Debt Buyer Cases, 6 Journal of Business & Technology Law 101 (2011). Here’s the abstract: Recent years have seen the rise of a new industry which has clogged the dockets of small […]
Consumer Rights
In recent years, reports of consumers receiving harassing calls by scam artists pretending to be payday loan debt collectors attempting to collect on supposedly delinquent payday loans has been on the rise. These scam artists use various coercion techniques, including abusive language, threats of bodily harm or arrest in an attempt to bully victims in to sending them money. Unfortunately, many consumers have […]
Consumer Rights
We have heard many complaints from consumers stating that they are getting collection calls from this number regarding debts owed by people that they do not know. When a debt collector finds out that they have the wrong phone number, they are not supposed to continue to harass that innocent consumer, however that is not always […]
Consumer Rights
Our consumer protection law firm has been getting several complaints about repetitive calls from this company. We have a client who has informed them that they are calling the wrong number and she does not know the person they are looking for, but the calls continue. Both the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, (TCPA) and Fair […]
Consumer Rights
Don’t be fooled! Those text messages are from scammers pretending to be legitimate companies as part of a ruse to get your personal information. The text gives you a link that looks like Target or Best Buy websites, but they are not. NBC News recently covered our investigation and pending lawsuit against the company that is sending […]
Consumer Rights
On October 17, 2012, in the case Chesbro v. Best Buy Stores, L.P., the Court ruled that “robocalls” made by Best Buy to remind consumers to use their Best Buy “Reward Zone” points are telemarketing calls and are indeed subject to the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). Plaintiff Michael Chesbro bought a computer from Best Buy and claims he […]
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