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Mercedes-Benz US hit with large judgment Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:18PMA judge has ordered Mercedes-Benz USA LLC to pay $482,000 in damages and legal fees to a customer who was sold a defective car and not given a refund on time.
Merc hit with large 'lemon law' judgement Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:05AMA judge has ordered Mercedes-Benz USA LLC to pay $482,000 to a Wisconsin customer who was sold a defective car and not given a refund on time.
13. Mercedes-Benz hit with large 'lemon law' judgment Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:20PMMADISON, Wisconsin: A judge has ordered Mercedes-Benz USA LLC to pay $482,000 in damages and legal fees to a Wisconsin customer who was sold a defective car and not given a refund on time.
Arbitrator says Union Gap judge was in the wrong Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:23AMUNION GAP, Wash. -- A municipal court judge lost an arbitrator's ruling in his dispute with Union Gap's union employees over employment rules, but the matter is likely to be appealed to Yakima County Superior Court.
Driver Pleads Guilty In DUI Crash That Killed Pregnant Woman Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 6:57PMA man whose SUV slammed into a parked car on a freeway shoulder on New Year's Day, killing a pregnant woman and seriously injuring two others, pleaded guilty Thursday to gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and DUI charges.
Jim Porter: California's Lemon Law - good for car buyers Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 6:40PMCalifornia's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, in the Civil Code, also known as the "Lemon Law," is one of the strongest in the country. Today's column discusses the essence of the Lemon Law, should you have a problem following purchase or lease of a new vehicle. "Oh, I love that new car smell, the essence of lemon." Cadillac Paul Lukather leased a new Cadillac from a dealer in Whittier with ...
Hooray for Hollywood Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:02AMSTELLA'S SPOTLIGHTCONGRATS TO my Sun-Times' colleague Bill "Mr. Hollywood" Zwecker, who will be honored by the Apparel Industry Foundation May 4 at The Casino. The emcee for this hot evening is WFLD-Channel 32's Anna Davlantes, and the roasters include the Sun-Times' John Barron, auctioneer Leslie Hindman, civic leader Maureen Smith and PR whiz Dori Wilson. This event will benefit the Stanley ...
CORRECTING and REPLACING Is Your Vehicle a Lemon? Here's How to Get a Refund or a Replacement Vehicle Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 11:55AMCHICAGO----Please replace third graph, third point of release dated February 23, 2010 due to multiple revisions. The corrected point should read: The final step is for the attorney to file your lemon law suit.
California lemon law urged to help Toyota owners Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 10:30PMA Sacramento-based consumer advocacy group is urging consumers who have experienced multiple problems with runaway Toyotas to consider relief under California's lemon law.
Is Your Vehicle a Lemon? Hereâs How to Get a Refund or a Replacement Vehicle Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 10:20PMCHICAGO--The term “lemon” has long been used to describe a vehicle that has ongoing problems. No matter how many times the vehicle is taken to a service station to be repaired, the problem never seems to get fixed and new problems keep popping up.
Is Your Vehicle a Lemon? Here's How to Get a Refund or a Replacement Vehicle Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 11:17AMCHICAGO----The term “lemon” has long been used to describe a vehicle that has ongoing problems. No matter how many times the vehicle is taken to a service station to be repaired, the problem never seems to get fixed and new problems keep popping up.
Colo. high court upholds injunction on campaign rule Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 10:10AMDENVER — The Colorado Supreme Court has upheld a decision by a judge to put a hold on most of a voter-approved ban on some political contributions, siding with unions and nonprofit groups that challenged it as unconstitutional.
Simple steps can help car buyers avoid a lemon Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 3:32PMUnfortunately, the Lemon Law only protects drivers of new cars, so if you're the market for a used vehicle, buyer beware.
Car trouble? Ohio's Lemon Law may help Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 6:36AMConsumers may be left wondering what to do when they have a recurring or serious problem with a new vehicle they purchased.
Your Legal Corner: Consumer fraud Sunday, February 14, 2010 @ 2:03AMVictoria M. Dalton Today, Your Legal Corner addresses Consumer Fraud. Have we had enough snow yet? Were you fooled by the Groundhog’s promise of spring? One advantage of inclement weather is it offers the community a chance to slow down, in between shoveling walks and driveways.
Transportation Board backtracks on accounting vote Saturday, February 6, 2010 @ 4:05AMState Transportation Board member David Doss of Rome expressed frustration Friday after the board voted to rescind a controversial decision regarding its accounting methods. “I’m tired of waiting...
SA backdown on internet gag Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 3:03AMUPDATE 11.37PM: THE SA Government has been forced into a humiliating backdown on controversial web censorship laws.
Outrage over SA internet gag Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 3:03AMSOUTH Australian laws censoring anonymous political comment on the internet have sparked national and international outrage.
Los Angeles-area Consumer Protection Attorney Robert F. Brennan of Brennan, Wiener & Associates Selected as 2010 ... Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 1:01AMLos Angeles-area Consumer Protection Attorney Robert F. Brennan was honored by his selection as a 2010 Southern California Super Lawyer. This is the fifth straight year Mr. Brennan has been honored with this selection.
Toyota dealers, owners glad repair parts are on the way Monday, February 1, 2010 @ 7:38PMToyota ’s announcement Monday that a part — a piece of steel about the size of a postage stamp — is en route to dealerships to repair recalled gas pedals was welcome news for Thousand Oaks Toyota , which is gearing up to begin fixes.General Manager Andy Robles said the dealership doesn’t have any parts yet but it’s training technicians. A steel shim a couple of millimeters thick needs to be ...
Labor gags internet debate Monday, February 1, 2010 @ 7:31AMSOUTH Australia has become one of the few states in the world to censor the internet under laws created by Attorney-General Michael Atkinson.
Around the Region - Jan.30 Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 5:11AMNews briefs from around the region and state for January 30, 2009.
Repo man takes San Jose mom's car with 2-year-old in back seat Thursday, January 14, 2010 @ 9:20AMIsabel Leuvano was late with her car payment. Times are tough, and the San Jose mom had vowed to pay the full amount for her 2000 green Honda Accord by mid-January.
Charges upset crash victim’s family Thursday, January 14, 2010 @ 4:18AMAfter days of waiting, the family of a pregnant woman killed in a New Year’s Day crash involving a suspected drunken driver finally saw the defendant answer to the charges in court.
Man Pleads Not Guilty In Crash That Killed Pregnant Woman Wednesday, January 13, 2010 @ 8:00PMA man who was allegedly drunk when his SUV slammed into a parked car on a freeway shoulder on New Year's Day, killing a pregnant woman, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to gross vehicular manslaughter and DUI charges.
Repo man takes San Jose mom's car with 2-year-old in back seat Wednesday, January 13, 2010 @ 5:44PMIsabel Luevano was late with her car payment. On Tuesday night, the repo man came. Trouble was, when he snatched back her 2000 Honda Accord, her 2-year-old son, Cyrus Lopez, was repossessed, too.
Cohen remains council president Tuesday, January 12, 2010 @ 11:35PMGREENCASTLE -- With little on the agenda Tuesday evening, the Greencastle Common Council's main orders of business at its first meeting of the year was to organize for 2010. On this front, council...
Prosecutor dropping DUI charge against Broyles Tuesday, January 12, 2010 @ 6:23PMGALENA, Kan. — City Attorney Kevin Cure late Tuesday afternoon said he is dropping a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol against former Pittsburg State University head football coach Chuck Broyles.
Man Arrested for Pregnant Woman's DUI Death Enters Plea Friday, January 8, 2010 @ 9:20AMWoman died while helping a friend with a disabled car on the freeway.
Council fails to take up land issue Wednesday, January 6, 2010 @ 5:55PMNo action was taken on a property issue that Chris Atkinson, director of the Hannibal Parks and Recreation Department, had sought to bring before the Hannibal City Council Tuesday night.
Busy ballot Wednesday, January 6, 2010 @ 11:57AMA couple of last-day filings have set up some interesting races in the March primary.
Firms Announce New Partners in Los Angeles Offices Wednesday, January 6, 2010 @ 11:13AMLaw firms Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis, Irell & Manella and Dykema each said yesterday that they have added partners to their Los Angeles offices.
Leon County Sheriff’s Office 2009 Homicide Investigations Summary Wednesday, January 6, 2010 @ 10:38AMA summary of homicide investigations conducted by the Leon County Sheriff’s Office.
Council debates closed session item Wednesday, January 6, 2010 @ 9:10AMTypically the transition from open to closed session occurs quickly for the Hannibal City Council. Not so Tuesday night, when a question was raised about discussing a property matter behind closed doors.
Council considers property lien request Wednesday, January 6, 2010 @ 8:09AMWould you give up $795 in order to save thousands of dollars? That was a question facing the Hannibal City Council during Tuesday night’s meeting at city hall.
Attorney General Announces Plans For Legislative Session Monday, January 4, 2010 @ 8:22PMOLYMPIA, Wash. -- Speaking in Olympia with lawmakers from both sides of the aisle, Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna announced a number of bills that would allow police and prosecutors to get tougher on criminals who they know are repeat offenders, including those who target their own families.
Murchison & Cumming Elevates Two Attorneys in the Partnership Ranks Product Liability Trial Attorneys Richard Moreno ... Monday, January 4, 2010 @ 3:55PMMurchison & Cumming, LLP is pleased to announce that, effective January 1, 2010, Richard C. Moreno, Chair of the Transportation Liability Practice Group, has become a Senior Partner of the firm and Paul R.
Toyota faces questions on safety issues Friday, December 25, 2009 @ 8:33AMDuring a routine test on its Sienna minivan in April 2003, Toyota Motor Corp. engineers discovered that a plastic panel could come loose and cause the gas pedal to stick, potentially making the vehicle accelerate out of control.
Bellingham car dealer's license not renewed Monday, December 21, 2009 @ 11:17PMSelectmen last night voted not to renew a used car dealer license for Griffin Powers, the owner of E&G Auto, 161 Mechanic St.
Cancer takes a toll on Army veteran Sunday, December 20, 2009 @ 9:02PMCHESTERTON | For most of his life, Peter was a very activeman.
Police identify stabbing victim Sunday, December 20, 2009 @ 4:21PMFriday night's stabbing victim has been identified by city police as Michael Evans, 37, of the 400 block of West Lemon Street.The homicide happened inside the victim's home around 11 p.m., police said, and did not appear to be a random act of violence.Police are asking anyone with information to cal...
Lobbyists Rule Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 8:31PMSome enterprises signal what’s going on inside by hanging a red light outside. Mayor Jerry Sanders has revealed what’s going on inside his administration by setting up a group of committees to carry out his goals.
Niekamp refuses to sign minutes from past two School Board meetings Tuesday, December 15, 2009 @ 8:21AMTwo items on Wednesday's School Board agenda deal with the role of Board President Melvin "Bud" Niekamp, whose duties were dramatically reduced the last time the board met.
Houston elects first openly gay mayor Sunday, December 13, 2009 @ 4:36AMAnnise Parker elected mayor of Houston, becomes first lesbian to lead a major U.S. city Parker, who served five years as city controller, won with nearly 54 percent of vote Conservatives, anti-gay act...
Pet Owners: Ill. Needs 'Puppy Lemon' Law Monday, December 7, 2009 @ 11:05PMA puppy dies just days after you buy it. Or it suffers from diseases or congenital defects. Other states have laws to protect you from that anguish. 2 Investigator Pam Zekman talked to pet owners who think similar protections are needed here.
Your Legal Corner: Protections when buying a pet Sunday, December 6, 2009 @ 2:03AMToday, Your Legal Corner provides important information you should have before purchasing a pet. This article was written by Lou Presenza, an attorney with the Law Firm of Hoffman DiMuzio, who specializes in the area of Consumer Fraud.
Meet Steve Rattner Friday, December 4, 2009 @ 4:46PMWhat Cabinet post will be given to Steven Francis Rattner, usually described as a 57-year-old multimillionaire venture capitalist?
Minneapolis firefighter wins $150,000 for her claims of retaliation Thursday, December 3, 2009 @ 8:39PMThe judge said superiors constantly threatened to fire the city worker after she filed a lawsuit.
Event benefits legal aid project Saturday, November 28, 2009 @ 12:27AMStays at local casinos, spa treatments, gift baskets and cupcakes every month in 2010 from a local bakery are among the offerings at the Inland Empire Latino Lawyers Association third annual volunteer attorney recognition and silent auction. The event is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Riverside County Law Library, 3989 Lemon St., Riverside. Suggested donation is $25.
Woman charged with smuggling 75 grams of cocaine into Juneau Friday, November 20, 2009 @ 2:05PMA 28-year-old woman on felony probation was caught allegedly smuggling more than 2 ½ ounces of cocaine inside her most private of places into Juneau last month.