Los Angeles resident and former lawyer Heather Peters won a significant victory against American Honda Motor Company in Small Claims Court. Peters was awarded $9,867.19 in damages, which is just about the maximum $10,000 allowed in Small Claims Court. The Los Angeles Times reports that at the heart of this Honda small claims lawsuit was the issue of fuel economy. Peters said Honda misled its consumers by claiming that the Honda Civic Hybrid vehicle could achieve as much as 50 miles per gallon. But, she found out after purchasing the vehicle that it did not get more than 42 miles per gallon “even on its best day.” What’s worse, that number dropped to below 30 mpg after a software update intended to prolong the car’s battery life was installed.
Taking Matters into her Own Hands
Peters sued Honda in Small Claims Court after learning that the proposed settlement covering her 2006 model vehicle would leave her with as little as $100 and a few rebate coupons – pocket change compared to the $8.5 million that trial lawyers would get paid. So Peters, who is a former lawyer, decided to take matters in her own hands, in her pursuit of justice. Although the small-claims judgment in this case is unusual and makes a statement on behalf of consumers, Peters may have a tough time collecting the money she won. Honda has vowed to appeal the Small Claim Court’s decision.
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Effexor lawyers in California already know about the dangers associated with the use of Effexor by pregnant women, but a recent news article suggests that some women are being told to continue to use Effexor throughout their pregnancies. According to cbc news, two Canadian mothers took Effexor during their pregnancies which may have caused the death of their two infant children. An autopsy did not determine the causes of death. However, one of the autopsies listed Effexor as a contributing factor. Read the rest »
That's right, two-time presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich is suing a congressional café because of the personal injury he suffered after biting into an olive that still contained the pit. Although frivolous sounding, Kucinich might have a legitimate gripe. Just because this incident has led to ridiculous headlines all over the country such as, "Kucinich's meal is the pits, "Olive our teeth were broken," and, "Kucinich pit against a wrap," it doesn't mean he doesn't have a case
Kucinich says he, "Sustained serious and permanent dental and oral injuries requiring multiple surgery and oral procedures," and has sustained other damages, "including significant pain, suffering and loss of enjoyment." Would a reputable Los Angeles personal injury attorney actually take his case?
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This case, along with others will be discussed on KABC Talk Radio 790 on Saturday, Feb. 5, at 4:30 pm, when Brian Chase joins Larry Elder on his show "Larry on the Law." Kucinich is seeking a whopping $150,000 in damages, plus interest and costs, from Restaurant Associates, which manages the cafeteria, and three other businesses that stock and help run the operation. Brian Chase is an expert personal injury attorney and will address this case as well as many others. Tune or call into the show Saturday to have all of your legal questions answered.
Azusa Pacific University student, Julie Farris, was severely injured in an accident that took place on her school campus in February of 2008. California personal injury lawyers at BISNAR | CHASE have represented her in a lawsuit of dangerous public property and motor vehicle negligence against the city of Azusa and APU. BISNAR | CHASE has recently announced that a judgment of $1.5 million will be awarded to Julie. Read the rest »
Our friends at the Public Justice Foundation are fighting for consumers in California's Supreme Court. According to Arthur Bryant, Executive Director of Public Justice and the Public Justice Foundation, they are challenging an appellate court ruling that the state's constitution prevents consumers from suing companies for charging them sales tax on items that are tax-exempt. Public Justice urged the state's high court to review the appellate court's decision and the California Supreme Court has granted review. Read the rest »
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