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NewsOctober 9, 2014

Court Upholds $15.6M Verdict Against Toyota Dealerships

Pennsylvania’s Superior Court upheld a ruling that awarded $15.6 million to the driver and passengers in a Toyota van that malfunctioned after two dealerships allegedly failed to follow the recommended maintenance procedures when servicing the vehicle.

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Newsby Brittany-Marie SwansonOctober 9, 2014

N.Y. Judge Rules in Favor of Dealer in Case Against GM

An administrative judge from New York’s Department of Motor Vehicles ruled this week that GM’s statewide sales benchmark was not reasonably applied, concluding that the manufacturer did not have the right to terminate Beck Chevrolet.

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NewsSeptember 25, 2014

Former Dealer Pleads Guilty to Charges of Deceptive Practices

The owner and operator of Excel Auto Group and B and B Motors pleaded guilty last week to charges that he sold cars with false odometer readings.

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Newsby Brittany-Marie SwansonSeptember 16, 2014

Court Rules Yelp Can Manipulate Business Ratings

This month, the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s ruling that dismissed a proposed class-action lawsuit against Yelp. The suit claimed the company extorts advertising dollars from businesses in exchange for good reviews, a practice the federal court said is not illegal.

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NewsSeptember 16, 2014

Mass. High Court Rules in Favor of Tesla

This week, the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts upheld a lower court’s ruling that dealers did not have grounds to challenge Tesla Motors’ ability to sell vehicles in the state.

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Newsby Brittany-Marie SwansonJuly 17, 2014

‘King of Lemon Laws’ Celebrates Tesla Settlement

Attorney Vince Megna celebrated the $126,836 settlement he reached with Tesla on behalf of a Wisconsin man by posting a humorous video to his YouTube channel. It was the first lemon law case brought against the electric-vehicle maker.

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NewsJuly 8, 2014

Ohio AG Seeks Reimbursement from Dealer

Calland Auto Group and its owner are accused of failing to provide consumers with motor vehicle titles as required by Ohio law. The Ohio Attorney General seeks reimbursement to the state’s Title Defect Recision Fund.

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NewsJuly 1, 2014

Kansas City Dealer to Seek Permanent ACA Exemption

Following Monday's Supreme Court ruling in favor of Hobby Lobby, the owner of Randy Reed Automotive will seek a permanent injunction exempting him from providing insurance coverage for the 'morning after' pill.

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Articlesby Jim RadognaJune 2, 2014

Are You in Good Hands?

Think your insurance company will cover your dealership’s compliance shortcomings? The magazine’s compliance expert examines recent litigation involving a major dealer group that suggests otherwise.

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NewsMay 27, 2014

W. Va. Attorney General Files Suit Against Used-Car Dealer

The used-car dealer is accused of selling vehicles with mechanical defects, charging illegal fees and repossessing vehicles without the required legal notices. Twenty-two formal complaints were made against the dealer by the time the suit was filed.

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