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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Today kicks off National Consumer Protection Week, the 23rd year of one of the FTC’s biggest annual events. During NCPW and all year round, here are a few ways that you can make a real difference: Click here for more.
Toyota Prius and Camry braking systems at the center of new lawsuit
A new class action lawsuit is taking on Toyota saying that the brakes on various Prius and Camry Hybrid models are defective to the point of being a safety risk. The case, filed in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, claims that the following Toyota models possess defective brake booster pump assemblies: Click here for more.
Your Money
Wouldn't it be nice if money grew on trees? Although you'll never find dollar bills sprouting from your favorite oak tree, you can uncover money in other places. By spending some time dissecting your spending habits and scrutinizing your expenses, you could free up money in your budget and save big – up to $5,000 in a year. If you haven't had success in cutting costs and saving money in the past, chances are you haven't been looking in the right places. Follow these expert-backed tips to save on everything from monthly bills to annual subscriptions, and get on your way to saving thousands of dollars this year. Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Plaintiff may recover attorney’s fees under the Texas Debt Collection Act even if no actual damages were awarded under that Act. The U.S. bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas held that if actual damages are found to have resulted from a violation of the TDCA, attorney’s fees may be awarded if the damages are actually awarded under a different statute. The court stated, “Regardless of the fact that the Court awarded $1,000 to Plaintiff under 11 U.S.C. § 362(k) and not § 392.403, Plaintiff's actual damages allows the Court to award attorney's fees under § 392.403(b). Garza v. CMM Enters., LLC (In re Garza), 2020 Bankr. LEXIS 373, 2020 WL 718444 Click here for more.