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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Has your identity been stolen? For the first time, identity theft victims can now go online and get a free, personalized identity theft recovery plan as a result of significant enhancements to the Federal Trade Commission’s website. Click here for more.
Possible End to Chipotle's E. Coli Outbreak
Chipotle has been grappling with a multistate E. coli outbreak that hit the burrito chain's sales and stock price. The first outbreak surfaced last October and the last case occurred over two months ago. The Wall Street Journal reported that the E. coli outbreak supposedly ended this past Monday, citing people familiar with the government's investigation. Click here for more.
Your Money
Have you gotten your W-2? If not, feel free to bug your boss, because Feb. 1 is the deadline for all employers to provide their employees with the all-important form. Lisa Greene-Lewis, CPA and tax expert at TurboTax, has tips for those left hanging as tax season gets into full swing. Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Implied warranty of merchantability waived. Plaintiff bought a used motor vehicle from defendant for $1,895. The bill of sale indicated that the vehicle was sold “As is As seen.” The sale also included a form from the New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) titled “NOTICE OF SALE OF UNSAFE MOTOR VEHICLE.” In his small claims suit, plaintiff alleged, among other things, that the defendant had breached the implied warranty of merchantability when it sold the vehicle to him. Agreeing with the trial court that plaintiff waived this implied warranty, the New Hampshire Supreme Court affirmed. Roy v. Quality Pro Auto, LLC Click here for more.