Understanding Triple Damages: What They Are and When You Can Claim Them
When consumers suffer financial harm due to deceptive business practices, fraud, or other unlawful conduct, they may be entitled to triple damages—also known as treble damages. This legal provision allows plaintiffs to recover three times the amount of their actual losses, serving as both compensation and a deterrent against wrongful conduct.
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Auto fraud cases in New Jersey encompass a range of deceptive practices by dealerships and individuals, often leading to significant legal consequences. Here are some notable examples:
1. Fraudulent Loan Applications and Identity Theft
In 2014, the owner of several Bergen County used car dealerships, along with four accomplices, was accused of orchestrating a $1.4 million auto loan scam. The defendants allegedly fabricated employment records, inflated incomes, and provided false pay stubs to secure loans for unqualified buyers. In some instances, loans were taken out in the names of individuals who had never purchased vehicles from the dealerships, leading to charges of conspiracy and theft by deception.
Flushable Wipes Class Actions
Flushable wipes have been a popular household item for years, but recently, class action lawsuits have been filed against companies manufacturing them. The lawsuits allege that the wipes are not actually flushable and can cause plumbing problems.
The main issue is that the wipes do not break down quickly enough when flushed and can clog pipes or even damage septic systems. This can lead to expensive repairs and other costly issues for homeowners. In some cases, the plaintiffs claim that the companies knew about this issue but did not inform consumers or provide adequate warnings.
CONSUMER FRAUD LAWSUITS/COMMERCIAL LITIGATION
There have been several recent high-profile lawsuits that have captured public attention. For example, Scarlett Johansson filed a lawsuit against Disney over the release of the movie Black Widow1. Another example is the case of Spencer Elden vs Nirvana, where Elden sued the band over the use of his image on their album cover1. Additionally, there have been several high-profile lawsuits against major companies such as Amazon, McDonald’s, and Pinterest over allegations of discrimination and harassment.
Scarlett Johansson filed a lawsuit against Disney for releasing “Black Widow” on its streaming service Disney+ and in theaters at the same time. She alleged that this breached her contract and reduced her salary, which was based on the box office performance1. The lawsuit was settled in private arbitration two months later, with undisclosed terms. Johansson and Disney said they would continue working together.
Consumer fraud trials can be complicated, LONG and a challenge. There are Rules of Court that must be followed, rules of evidence and Model Jury Instructions. A trial has very little to do with everyday common sense. There are strict rules to address what arguments can be made, what facts can be presented to the judge and jury and burdens of proof and persuasion. It takes years of in court experience to understand a trial, especially a Consumer For a Trial.
A Consumer Fraud Trial has a large amount of very technical requirements/proof/burdens. As in most cases, the plaintiff has the burden. However in some areas of a Consumer Trial the burden is lowered because of the practical considerations the legislature has determined are necessary for the enforcement of the consumer fraud act.
A good example is Proximate Cause. In most lawsuits, and in most causes of action there is a requirement for proximate cause. Proximate cause requires that the actions of the defendant caused the damage to the plaintiff or the victim. There are specific jury instructions that address this issue. However, in Consumer Fraud Trials the standard/burden has been lowered by the New Jersey courts.
New Jersey Lemon Law Update January 2020
There have been no statutory amendments modifications or other significant changes and the New Jersey Lemon Law. The update is that there is no update. I just recently updated my New Jersey Lemon Law page at my website.
There is a used New Jersey lemon and there is a new New Jersey Lemon Law. The remedies are different for those claiming they have purchased a lemon. However, the underlying concept is that the use/value/safety of the vehicle you were driving has been substantially impaired. Each statutory provision, used car lemon law and a new car lemon law, spells out the remedies to which you are entitled. The New Jersey new car lemon law provides for a repurchase formula with attorney’s fees and costs.
How are salesman paid in the car industry. I just posted a long article about a salesman not been paid properly. This is a simple letter, simple questions that car salesman are curious about one consulting about suing a car dealership
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Researching Recalls on New and Used Vehicles
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One of the most basic and simplest research tools on the Internet is the government site where you can check recalls for the vehicle you were buying. You take the vehicle identification number of the vehicle you are attempting to purchase and place that vehicle identification number into the appropriate spot on the website and it will tell you if there are any outstanding recalls.
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