GM Switches Death Toll
Faulty ignition switches in GM lemons have caused at least 19 deaths and the numbers grow higher! Over 125 death claims have been received so far.
How Credit Errors Happen, and How to Prevent Them
Consumers, your credit reports are just as important as your bank accounts! Errors on these reports cost you your hard-earned dollars when you go to buy cars, homes…. or even get a job. Go to annualcreditreport.com to get your free annual credit report and then give it a read. How do errors happen? There are…
Burger King Can’t Get Out of Junk Fax Class Action
A Maryland federal judge on Wednesday denied Burger King Worldwide Inc.’s bid to evade a real estate company’s proposed class action accusing the fast food giant of sending unsolicited faxes in violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
Certified Pre-Owned Scam Alert: “Packing” in the Unneeded Extended Warranty
1. The ONLY reason a dealer sells an aftermarket service contract on top of a “Certified Pre-Owned” (CPO) warranty that comes with the certified vehicle is to make profit. The coverage is usually duplicative and mostly worthless; 2. When you see a service contract/extended warranty on top of a solid CPO Warranty, there is a…
GM Recall: Could Have Fixed Killer Problem for $5, but Didn’t
The component at the heart of General Motors Co.’s 1.6 million-vehicle recall costs about $2 to $5, according to its manufacturer, a price tag that should provoke more questions about why the problem wasn’t fixed years ago. Auto parts maker Delphi Automotive PLC told Wall Street analysts this week it expects to spend between $2…
Car Dealer Demands the Car Back After Sale
Car buyer victims of ‘yo-yo’ financing Typical Scenario: Consumer buys car and takes possession of it on a Sunday. During the application process, he provided the dealer with his financial details, including recent pay stubs, while the dealer filled out his application for financing. The consumer signs a sales contract and drives away in the…
Wal-Mart, TracFone Face Suit Over ‘Unlimited’ Data Plan
A Florida consumer hit “Straight Talk” prepaid phone co-founders Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and TracFone Wireless Inc. with a putative class action Monday claiming the service promises unlimited data service that is actually subject to several undisclosed restrictions
Baby Learning Apps are Misleading
The Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood has approached the Federal Trade Commission to go after the mobile app industry’s false advertising of learning apps for babies. In particular, they are going after industry claims that dupe parents into thinking the apps are “educational” or “teach” rather than just entertaining. The Campaign is focusing on Fisher-Price’s…
Robo-Dialed by Car Dealer or Others? Automated Calls Bothering You? Consumers are Protected.
Getting annoying calls, texts from car dealers or others? The Hanson Law Firm can help. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) restricts marketing calls and text messages to cellphones and residential landlines by generally prohibiting communication using automated systems, artificial callers, or prerecorded voices unless the consumer gives “prior express consent.” The TCPA also specifies…
Ford Ecoboost Lemon Alert
Ford Ecoboost. Owners/lessees and certain prior owners/lessees of 2010-2013 Ford vehicles containing a 3.5L V6 Ecoboost Engine should be aware of a potential engine defect may cause the vehicle to suddenly limp or stall. Ford’s Ecoboost engine utilizes a “Charge Air Cooler” to cool the engine and conserve gas. As moisture collects in the cooler,…