Another area that is ripe for litigation is breach of warranty law. Warranties commonly come with almost every single, consumer product that is sold. However these warranties are usually contained in small booklets all writing. Nonetheless for significant consumer purchases you should read the entire warranty. As an example on…
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Lawsuit against 21st Century Auto Group
The State is alleging the following: a. Failing to honor the advertised sales price of a used motor vehicle; b. Failing to honor the negotiated sales price of a used motor vehicle; c. Failing to provide vehicle license plates, title and registration prior to the expiration of the temporary title…
State Sues 21st Century Auto Group
The State of NJ filed a lawsuit against 21st Century Auto Group: Acting New Jersey Attorney General John J. Hoffman and the State Division of Consumer Affairs today announced a lawsuit against 21st Century Auto Group, Inc., a dealership that sells high-end used luxury cars such as Lamborghinis and BMWs,…
Mini Cooper Class Action Settlement
http://bmwminicooperclassaction.com/ It appears that the class has already been settled Details on how to file a claim for the MINI Cooper Transmission Defect Class Action Settlement are not yet available. Keep checking Top Class Actions or sign up for our free weekly e-newsletter below for updates on this case and…
NJ Attorney General and The Consumer Fraud Act
Attorney General The Legislature authorized the Attorney General, acting through the Division of Consumer Affairs Division, to promulgate regulations, having the force of law, “to deal with practices susceptible to consumer-fraud violations.” Id. at 16. In response, the Division enacted extensive regulations, N.J.A.C. 13:45A-1.1 to 29.1, of which the Automotive…
Did You Purchase a Tiffany Ring From Costco?
Did You Purchase a Tiffany Ring From Costco? Tiffany has sued Costco over the purported sale of a Tiffany Ring!! The allegations are as follows: Tiffany says it believes possibly thousands of engagement rings were sold to unsuspecting customers who believed the rings were authentic Tiffany products but in fact…
Free Drinks?
Free Drinks worth $58 million. The ABA Journal reported that an attorney in Chicago who made a claim against Southwest Airlines pertaining to a change or modification to a free drink coupon policy which resolved the lawsuit at a value up to almost $60 million. According to ABA Journal, the…
Discovery in Auto Fraud Arbitration – Court
DEMAND FOR DOCUMENTS 1. Entire deal jacket 2. Any letters received from anyone acting on the plaintiff’s behalf 3. Invoice 4. All repair orders for this car 5. All insurance estimates and damage reports for this car 6. Deal Recap 7. Expert reports 8. Documents to be used at trial…
What the Dealer Needs to Tell You When You Are Buying a Car
What the Dealer Needs to Tell You When You Are Buying a Car! The New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act must be followed when the dealer is selling a car. 1. If you ask a question the dealer must provide an honest, accurate – NON DECEPTIVE ANSWER – If you ask…
Selling loaner Car Violated NJ Consumer Fraud Act
The Law Journal is reporting a Consumer Fraud Act (UDAP) case wherein the seller of a car did not advise that a car was used as a loaner violated the Consumer Fraud Act. More to follow Consumer Fraud Act Violated by Not Revealing Used Car’s History In an apparent ruling…