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…
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,…
Match.com has been sued for faking profiles of its members and having false profiles. The plaintiff is a former model whose photos has been used on over 200 profiles, with no authorization from her. Presumably, the damages are based on the theory that match.com has lured people to their site…
Car Salesman Talk On or about March 11, 2011, the plaintiff listened to an advertisement on 1010 WINS Radio from XXX indicating that it was 30% off of the manufacturer’s suggested retail price, MSRP or $5,000 cash back on all of their new vehicles. (The bait) After hearing the ad…
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…
Cars Sales Statistics Nada.org is a great web site with all types of statistics on new and used car sales Used Prices Fall by Largest Amount Since October 2011 Prices drop by 3.5%; NADA has a used car price guide and the vehicle price index falls to 123.8. The Average…
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…
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…
• 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…
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…