| Volume 141 Number 18 |
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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
You get a text, call, or email from someone who says they’re with the government. They may claim to be a U.S. Marshal, or the IRS, saying that you owe thousands in back taxes. In other cases, it sounds more like your lucky day. The call, text, or email will say you’ve won a prize — but you need to pay some fees or taxes to get your winnings. These are all scams. Click here for more.
Consumer horror stories about Kia cars suddenly going ablaze sparks federal investigation
The Center for Auto Safety last month counted over 200 complaints that consumers had submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) describing similar scenarios of cars that suddenly went ablaze without warning. The safety group petitioned the agency to issue a formal recall and said the complaints were linked to certain models of both Hyundai and Kia cars. Both brands downplayed the findings at the time. Click here for more.
Your Money
This year, National Garage Sale Day falls on Aug. 11. While anyone can throw a garage sale at any time, this holiday encourages neighborhoods and towns to band together to rid houses of junk and give yard sale connoisseurs a concentrated shopping experience. If you plan on visiting garage sales this year, these tips will help you have the best experience and score the biggest discounts. Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Lending company does not share tribal immunity. A Virginia federal judge refused to toss a proposed class action alleging that an online lending company sought to use its connection with a Michigan tribe to shield itself from accusations that it charged illegally high interest rates on loans. The court found the company had not shown it was entitled to share the tribe's sovereign immunity to suit. Williams et al. v. Big Picture Loans LLC et al., case number 3:17-cv-00461, Eastern District of Virginia Click here for more.