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Articlesby Tom HudsonSeptember 18, 2017

Oink, Oink

Can damages exist without evidence? Hudson retells the story of a New Jersey dealer who stood up to charges of concealing a salvage title — and won.

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Articlesby Tom HudsonAugust 22, 2017

Lift Kits and Warranties

An FCA dealer successfully fought charges of a Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act violation.

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Articlesby Tom HudsonJanuary 30, 2017

Nude Photos as Bargaining Chips?

A lawsuit against a Georgia dealership claims a disagreement over a trade-in led to a misguided attempt at blackmail.

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NewsDecember 14, 2016

Mass Action Lawsuit Against Carfax Dismissed

The $350 million mass action lawsuit against Carfax, which listed nearly 500 dealers and stalled the sale of its parent company R.L. Polk & Co. before its eventual sale to IHS three years ago, has been dismissed.

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NewsDecember 8, 2016

New York AG Settles Two Payment Packing Suits for $1.6 Million

Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman’s crackdown on payment packing continues. Last week, the New York regulator announced settlements with SG Hyland Motors Corp. of Staten Island and Best Auto Outlet of Floral Park, which will collectively pay $1.6 million in restitution to more than 2,300 victims of their alleged deceptive sales tactics.

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Articlesby JimNovember 21, 2016

The Lawsuit Ticking Behind You

Unguarded customer data is a reliable source of income for identity thieves and a largely underestimated threat to auto dealers.

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NewsOctober 27, 2016

Florida Dealer Sues Competitor For Selling Vehicles With Takata Airbags

A Florida dealer who has ceased selling Takata airbag-equipped cars is now suing a competitor for failing to disclose to consumers that vehicles on his lot are equipped with the defective airbag.

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NewsJuly 28, 2016

New York AG Suing Staten Island Dealer Group for Payment Packing

New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman's crackdown on payment packing continues. Today, he announced a lawsuit against two Staten Island dealerships owned by SG Hylan Motors Corp.: Staten Island Honda and Staten Island Nissan.

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Articlesby Tom HudsonJuly 21, 2016

Dealer ‘Clipped’ for $2.4 Million

A South Carolina dealer learned the hard way that concealing damage to a used vehicle can result in costs that far outweigh its value.

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Articlesby Tom HudsonMay 9, 2016

Zombie Arbitration Agreements

A Georgia case proves the wisdom of a periodic review of your dealership’s forms.

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