Under New Jersey Law, it violates the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act to make an affirmative misrepresentation of fact as the seller attempted sale of a product. It does not matter that nobody has been misled but there is the capacity to mislead, which is the primary ingredient of consumer…
The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office, through the Division of Consumer Affairs, conducts investigations and files suits on behalf of the state against various businesses alleged to have potentially committed acts in violation of New Jersey Law. As an example, there was a press release on June 5, 2009 indicating…
The New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act and individual liability The definitional section of the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act is straightforward re: The Act to persons. The New Jersey Supreme Court has explained that the Act is wide-ranging remedial legislation and should be liberally interpreted to effectuate its remedial purposes.…
There is an internet news release indicating that Daimler will honor warranty claims and Lemon Law Claims. Hopefully we will get some specifics and provide another update. The Law Office of Jonathan Rudnick Lemon Law Lawyer
What is a consumer to do when a major manufacturer declares a bankruptcy? Many people are asking this question in light of the anticipated bankruptcy of General Motors and the currently filed bankruptcy of Daimler Chrysler. Many consumers and vehicle purchasers feel that they are without an option with regard…
It is not uncommon for the very employees upon whom the dealership relies to have complaints with upper management or ownership. My experience over the years has demonstrated that the dealership employees were subject to the same type of “trickery” to which the consumers are subject. In my experience, it…
CAR DEALERSHIP SELLS CAR TO TWO BLIND PEOPLE. This is not a joke. It is true. The names will be withheld until suit is filed BUT today I saw, possibly, the worst case in the many years that I have been doing this type of work. Both of my clients…
I recently filed a demand for an arbitration under the American Arbitration Association consumer rules against a New Jersey dealership in South Jersey. The hearing is concluded and a decision should be rendered soon. I will start from the beginning and explain how arbitration works, as opposed to a court…
The Asbury Park Press has reported that a credit reporting company in Howell NJ has been sued by the State. According to the story, the name of the company is United Credit Adjusters. It is alleged that they accepted fees and failed to perform the represented services. The complaint also…
New Jersey has a Division of Banking and Insurance.. There is a special division for banking. Most people forget that car dealerships have a banking license and are subject to regulation by the Division of Banking and Insurance. You can complete the following form and file a complaint against the…