| Volume 49 Number 8 |
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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
You can sue in Texas Small Claims Court for up to $10,000 and you do not need an attorney to assist you. Next time you get ripped-off, consider the real people's court. Small Claims Court is quick, informal and easy to use. In many cases, once the other person knows you know your legal rights and will assert them, they quickly try to settle the dispute. Click here for more.
Toyota to Recall 600,000 More Vehicles
A bad few months for Toyota is rapidly escalating to its worst year in history. Toyota announced Friday it will recall 600,000 Sienna minivans to address cable corrosion. The latest recall adds to the already extensive list of defective Toyota vehicles, including those with brake, unintended acceleration, and roll-over problems. Do you own a Toyota? Click here for more.
100 Smart Money Moves
Are you ready to start investing again? Do you know which credit card is the best for your financial interests? Do you have a retirement strategy? For 100 ways to establish and protect your financial future, Click here for more.
CPSC Approves Complaint Database
In a 3-2 vote, the Consumer Product Safety Commission approved the development of a consumer complaint database. The objective of the database is to educate consumers of safety hazards in and around their homes. While it can take months to have an unsafe product removed from the market, the proposed database will allow consumers to evaluate hazards without the wait. Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
Garnishment of bank account containing only social security income did not violate FDCPA. The Sixth Circuit reversed a judgment under the FDCPA against an attorney who garnished a debtors bank account containing nothing except social security proceeds. The court found that although the money in the account was exempt from garnishment, the attorney did not make any false representations or fail to conduct a reasonable inquiry in connection with the garnishment proceeding. Click here for more.