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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Avoid counterfeit check schemes. Don't ever cash a check for someone only to forward them cash or your personal check in return. Odds are their check will bounce, and you will be out the money. Click here for more.
GM Recalls Vehicles for Fluid Leaks
General Motors has issued a recall for 13,780 Cadillac DTS and Buick Lucerne luxury sedans. According to the recall, the vehicles are susceptible to power steering leaks that could cause loss of steering or even engine fire. Do you own a Cadillac DTS and Buick Lucerne? Click here for more.
Gas Pump Owner to Pay $30 Mill Fine
The owner of a chain of Houston gas stations has been ordered to pay $30 million after a Harris County jury found the company violated the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act by providing less than a full gallon of fuel for each gallon charged. An investigation revealed more than half of the 1,701 SunMart gas pumps were delivering less than a full gallon. The company even tried to recalibrate the gas pumps before investigators arrived. To read about the verdict and restitution, Click here for more.
OTC Meds Cut From Flex Accounts
Starting in January, consumers will no longer be able to use flex accounts to purchase over-the-counter drugs without a doctors prescription. Flexible spending accounts traditionally let consumers use pretax dollars to pay for medical expenses, including over-the-counter medications. The health care overhaul removed OTC medications from flex eligibility. Next time you make a deposit to your flex account, keep the new restrictions in mind. Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
No bona fide error defense for mistake of law. A federal district court in Indiana held that an attorney debt collector could not raise mistake of law as a defense to a FDCPA class action lawsuit. The court noted that the Supreme Court has held mistake of law is not within the scope of the bona fide error defense. Click here for more.