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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
When shopping be sure to keep an eye on the register. Don't assume that just because a product is scanned, the amount is correct. Scanners are not always properly programmed to include sales and special deals, and often make errors.
GE Hit With Another Class Action Law Suit
General Electric has been hit with another federal class action lawsuit in which people are claiming more refrigerators are defective. The latest complaint claims GE sold refrigerators with bad water filters resulting in temperature control problems, freezing and flooding. It includes some PSS side-by-side models. Click here for more.
Which Gas? Do You Really Need the Expensive Stuff?
Don't be gulled by slick oil company marketing ploys about the benefits of premium fuel: few new cars really need it and those that don't won't run any better from using it. Click here for more.
Keeping Your Kids Afloat
As the cost of living soars, more young adults are turning to their parents for financial help. Sometimes the best help of all is saying no. Click here for more.
Your Money
How much of my bonus do I keep after income taxes? Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Class action waiver in arbitration clause unenforceable. The Illinois Supreme Court has held that a wireless telephone company could not enforce a class action waiver in an arbitration clause contained in its customer service agreement. Click here for more.