This is not a complete defense to fraud or consumer fraud Even if the dealer would have sold the car as is, this is not a defense to fraud or consumer fraud. Richie and Pat Bonvie Stables, Inc. v. Irving 350 N.J.Super. 579 (App.Div 2002) The dealer’s position that their…
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Bait and Switch Advertising and Car Sales and Auto Fraud
Bait and Switch New Jersey does have laws that stop bait and switch practices by automobile dealers. An example would be to lure you into the dealer and then switch you from the advertised car. I have seen sales where the car that was advertised and was already sold by…
Auto Fraud Consumer Fraud Examples
• Failure to disclose that the car had sustained damage in an accident. Totz v. Continental DuPage Acura, 602 N.E.2d 1374 (Ill.App.Ct 1992) • Failure to disclose engine damage. Slaney v. Westwood Auto, 322 N.E.2d 768 (Mass. 1975). • Failure to disclose defective brakes. Mahan Volkswagon v. Hall, 648 S.W.2d…
False Advertising
What do you do when the dealer refuses to sell you the car at the advertised price? Can you sue? YES PLAINTIFF’S ATTEMPT TO PURCHASE THE RANGE ROVER FALLS WITHIN THE CONSUMER FRAUD ACT The plaintiff attempted to purchase a Range rover is a covered by the New Jersey Consumer…
Sample Lawsuit: Damaged Car Complaint
CARTON AND RUDNICK 788 SHREWSBURY AVENUE BUILDING 2, SUITE 204 TINTON FALLS, N.J. 07724 732-842-2070 FAX: 732-879-0213 ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFFS. OUR FILE NO.: Paul Plaintiff, Plaintiff, Vs. JOHN DOES 1-100, Defendants. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY LAW DIVISION BERGEN COUNTY DOCKET No. CIVIL ACTION COMPLAINT AND DEMAND FOR JURY The…