New and used car dealers in Maryland and around the country are heavily regulated, but misrepresentation and fraud remain worryingly common. This is because the automobile business is fiercely competitive, which leads some dealers to engage in behavior that violates...
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Year: 2020
What the law says about auto repairs
Most every vehicle owner will face repairs, but finding a trustworthy mechanic can be tricky. Sometimes, mechanics take shortcuts to save money which could be risky. Consumers in Towson, Maryland, should know the basics on legal issues concerning vehicle repairs....
How to avoid buying a flood-damaged vehicle in Maryland
When cars are damaged by a hurricane or flood, some of those vehicles end up back on the market. The cars are bought by unsuspecting buyers who have no idea that the vehicle suffered water damage. As a result, the buyers might be exposed to contaminants like mold,...
What you need to know about the CDC’s eviction moratorium
Since quarantine measures began in March 2020, Maryland has faced a rough economic situation, just like the rest of the United States. To aid citizens, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a “temporary halt in residential evictions” in early...
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sues Midland Funding and Others
Yesterday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) sued a group of debt buyers, including Midland Funding, for violating a 2015 consent order with the CFPB and for violating the Consumer Financial Protection Act and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. You can...
SVO Files Suit Against Nationwide Infiniti Alleging Financing Fraud
The lawsuit alleges the following: When Alida McBride bought a 2015 Infinity at Nationwide Infiniti in Timonium in November 2019 she was told that a financing rate of 19.13% was the best she could get. What Nationwide failed to tell her was that she actually...
Maryland Passes New Law to Protect Mobile Home Purchasers and Owners
This past session, Maryland legislators passed a bill that will offer greater protections to mobile home purchasers and owners. The law, which goes into effect October 1, 2020, will prohibit mobile home retailers from steering purchasers to certain lenders or products...
What to do if your car is broken down on the side of the road
According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, in 2017, approximately 12% of all interstate highway deaths were from accidents on the shoulder of the road. The Maryland MVA recommends that if you are broken down on the side of the road, you should pull over as...
Slip and Fall Lawsuit Filed Against Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City
Last week, our firm filed suit against the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City on behalf of an elderly resident who tripped and fell on sandbags at a senior center. The lawsuit alleges that the City should have kept the walkways free of obstacles, especially...