Monthly Archives: February 2023
Dayton, Ohio Public Utility Consumer Law Dispute
One ongoing consumer law case here in Ohio will undoubtedly have a significant impact on consumer protection: The case – In re application of Dayton Power and Light Company – involves four cases involving electric service provided to Dayton-area residents. While the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (commission) initially approved a settlement for consumers… Read More »
The Statute Of Frauds In Real Estate Contracts
When it comes to real estate contracts, it is essential to work with an experienced attorney, as real estate contracts are different from other property-related contracts. Because real estate contracts involve property that is considered to be one-of-a-kind and irreplaceable, these types of disputes are typically more adversarial in nature precisely because there is… Read More »
“Preferred Treatment” Based Breach Of Contract Claims
Breach of contract claims can cover a variety of activities, including claims from one party that another party is prioritizing business from other companies under an existing contract. If, for example, two companies enter into an agreement, whereby one is providing a certain supply of a product each month, but fails to meet that… Read More »
Wells Fargo Fined Almost $4 Billion For Consumer Law Violations
In December, Wells Fargo Bank was ordered to pay customers over $3.7 billion due to consumer law violations; specifically for charging illegal fees and interest on auto loans and mortgages and incorrect overdraft fees on checking and savings accounts. The assessment represents the largest fine ever against a bank. Still, according to regulators, in… Read More »
Selling Real Estate In Ohio
As Columbus real estate attorneys who help clients with transactional matters involving buying and selling real estate, as well as related litigation, we frequently receive questions regarding disputes that can sometimes arise after property is sold; Specifically, a number of these disputes involve buyers arguing that they have discovered problems with the property after… Read More »
Overcharging & Deceptive Consumer Practices In Ohio
A concerning consumer protection issue recently emerged involving a number of major retail stores, including the dollar stores and Walmart, severely overcharging customers here in Ohio. Specifically, customers found double digit errors that ranged from almost 17 to more than 88 percent price markups (where the state department of agriculture only permits stores to… Read More »