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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Take advantage of the law and get a free copy of your credit report. There are three credit bureaus. Get a free report from one of them every four months. This way you can keep current. For more information, Click here for more.
FTC's Top Twenty Complaints
What's the best way to prevent consumer complaints? Know how to avoid them! Last week, the FTC released a top twenty list of 2008 consumer complaints. Find out how they ranked! Click here for more.
Who Makes the Best Cars?
Consumer Reports recently released it's list of best cars. Japanese automakers continue to get the highest marks, but one American automaker is improving reliability and introducing fresh new models. Find out which cars are receiving the highest marks. Click here for more.
Consumer Restitution in Marketing Scheme
The Texas Attorney General reached an agreement that resolves the state’s enforcement actions against Mannatech Inc. and its former CEO, Samuel L. Caster. In 2007, the company was charged with orchestrating an unlawful marketing scheme that exaggerated their products’ health benefits. According to a settlement secured by General Abbott, Mannatech will pay $4 million in restitution to Texas customers. Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
Cemetery liable for burial mistake. The California Court of Appeals has held that a cemetery may be liable for emotional distress damages for breach of contract where it interred a stranger in a family plot. The court noted that “substantial evidence supported the trial court’s determination plaintiff suffered serious emotional distress and that plaintiff’s reaction to the situation was not so abnormal as to preclude recovery.” Click here for more.