ALERT! CERTAIN 2013 GM CARS MAY ROLLAWAY AS A RESULT OF A DEFECT

GM recalls certain 2013 model year Escalade, Avalanche, Express, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, Savana, Sierra and Yukon cars that may be equipped with defective steering columns. These vehicles may not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 114. FMVSS 114 specifies performance requirements that are intended to

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STRICT INTERPRETATION WINS THE DAY

Today’s published decision, Rojas v. Platinum Auto, from the California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Eight, represents a victory for consumers who have been duped by unscrupulous car dealerships.  The message to car dealers is clear, a plaintiff is not required to demonstrate actual harm

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ISN’T A TSB THE SAME AS A RECALL?

No.  A “recall” almost always relates to a safety concern.  While manufacturers voluntarily issue TSBs, manufacturers are typically compelled to issue a recall by consumer protection agencies. For example, Recall 11V490000 pertains to fuel systems for Model Years 2010-2012 Audi A3 cars:  “Due to the resonance condition,

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ALABAMA CONSUMERS HANDED HUGE VICTORY

Many readers will recall an article that I recently wrote for Association of Business Trial Lawyers San Diego that discusses the California Supreme Court decision in O’Neil v. Crane Co., in which the court held that a product manufacturer may not be held liable in strict liability or

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