The state’s 10-count complaint, filed in March, alleged that the dealer and its manager, ., violated the Consumer Fraud Act, motor vehicle advertising and automotive sales regulations and the Used Car Lemon Law and other regulations by advertising used motor vehicles for sale without disclosing to consumers the vehicle’s prior damage or prior use; selling vehicles “as-is” when they qualified for a warranty;
Fraud Claims against Automobile Dealers
Several types of claims may be filed against automobile dealers in New Jersey. 1. New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act The law prohibits any unconscionable commercial practice, deception, fraud, false pretense, false promise, misrepresentation. N.J.S.A. 56:8-2. Typical examples are, false advertising, bait and switch failure to provide deal paperwork 2. Breach of warranty and lemon... Continue Reading →
NEW JERSEY USED CAR FRAUD CLAIMS
Used car purchasers can be defrauded in many ways. There are several types of claims to understand. 1. Auto Fraud The New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act prohibits deception, fraud, and false statements. Documentation is helpful for dealers readily deny misrepresentation. 2. Breach of Warranty Express warranties are based on the failure to repair the... Continue Reading →
New York Deceptive Practices Statute: Cases, Commentary, and Claims
§ 349. Deceptive acts and practices unlawful. a) Deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any business, trade or commerce or in the furnishing of any service in this state are hereby declared unlawful. b) Whenever the attorney general shall believe from evidence satisfactory to him that any person, firm, corporation or association or agent or employee thereof has engaged in or is about to engage in any of the acts or practices stated to be unlawful he may bring an action in the name and on behalf of the people of the state of New York to enjoin such unlawful acts or practices and to obtain restitution of any moneys
NEW YORK DECEPTIVE PRACTICE CLAIMS
The New York States Deceptive Practices Statute says, Deceptive acts and practices unlawful. (a) Deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any business, trade or commerce or in the furnishing of any service in this state are hereby declared unlawful. A variety of practices can be punished including false advertising, bait... Continue Reading →
ANTI-AGING SKIN CREAM
Our office is looking into deception and fraud claims involving anti-aging skin cream. http://e-tvonline.com/wedding/luxurious/report.php Some promote impressive results in a short time and celebrity endorsements. However, some companies have reported complaints including unexpected charges. We provide a free consultation to discuss your rights and remedies. *the picture displayed above is not from the company.
FALSE ADVERTISING LEGAL STANDARD
The following case excerpt discusses the legal standard for False Advertising Claims. The central question here is whether Salov's labels were likely to deceive a reasonable consumer. The UCL, CLRA, and FAL, prohibit "not only advertising which is false, but also advertising which [,] although true, is either actually misleading or which has a capacity,... Continue Reading →
Overcharging and Deception at Auto Parts Store
A New Jersey investigation found overcharging and misleading advertising at auto parts stores. The State said, "The investigation, undertaken early last year, found that seven AutoZone stores in Newark, Carteret, Elizabeth, Linden, Flemington, and Plainfield, failed to plainly mark the total selling price on some merchandise." http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/News/Pages/03292016.aspx. A consent order was later executed. http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/News/PressAttachments/03292016_AutoZone_att.pdf The Division... Continue Reading →
False Advertising and Telemarketers
"The telemarketers generally began their calls by congratulating consumers for qualifying for a special expense reduction program or asking whether the consumer was interested in decreasing his or her debts. Telemarketers generally stated that they were affiliated with the consumer's creditors or lenders, were calling on behalf of the government, or had special relationships with creditors or lenders that enabled them to negotiate debt management deals that were unobtainable by other service providers."
Utility and Advertising Overcharges,
Have you been promised one price in an advertisement or solicitation and found that you have been charged significantly more. Our office is handling claims involving Verizon, cable companies and other entities. Have you been solicited by a telemarketer for a promising plan, but found something different when you signed. Call (973) 598-1980 for a Free... Continue Reading →