| Volume 141 Number 20 |
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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Do you haggle? The price of almost everything you buy, including medical services, is usually negotiable. When it comes to any larger purchase, don’t be afraid to ask if the price is “the best they can do”? Click here for more.
HP Hood recalls Vanilla Almond Breeze almond milk
HP Hood is recalling a limited number of half-gallon (1.89-L) cartons of refrigerated Vanilla Almond Breeze almond milk. The product may contain milk, an allergen not declared on the label. Consumers who purchased the recalled product may return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or exchange. Consumers with questions may contact Blue Diamond at (800) 400-1522, Monday through Friday from 9 AM – 7 PM (ET). Click here for more.
Your Money
Simplicity, convenience, and speed. They’re among the key reasons that consumers have so enthusiastically embraced so-called peer-to-peer (P2P) payment services like Venmo, which let individuals seamlessly transfer money to one another, electronically, with just a few taps on their smartphones. Those admirable qualities are, for the most part, complemented by a degree of security. According to a comprehensive Consumer Reports study of five of the most popular services, P2P payments are generally safe, but consumers must be aware of the risks. Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Court finds car dealer’s conduct was unconscionable and more than “mere breach of contract.” A Texas appellate court found that despite the failure to establish a breach of contract, the consumer may recover based on unconscionability. Yates Bros. Motor Co. v. Watson, ___ S.W.3d ___, (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2018). Click here for more.