Category Archives: Consumer Law
Ohio Sues Six Used Car Dealerships After Customers Complain About Not Receiving Titles
The State of Ohio has filed a consumer fraud lawsuit against six used car dealerships who allegedly defrauded customers by failing to hand over the titles to automobiles they purchased. The Ohio Attorney General, Dave Yost, has accused the dealerships of failing to properly provide the titles of vehicles to purchasers. Yost recommends that… Read More »
Ohio Attorney General Alleges United Wholesale Mortgage Colluded With Brokers To “Rip Off” Consumers
The Attorney General of Ohio has filed a consumer fraud lawsuit against United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) alleging that the Michigan-based lender conspired with brokers to “rip off” consumers. According to the complaint, which was filed in the Ohio County Common Pleas Court, UWM falsely represented that certain mortgage brokers were operating independently of UWM…. Read More »
Attorney General David Yost Sues Home Decor Retailer For Failing To Deliver The Goods
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed a consumer claims lawsuit against a Youngstown-area retailer that specializes in luxury home decor after hundreds of customers complained that they paid for furnishings that never arrived. According to the Attorney General’s office, the business generated 350 complaints and estimated losses exceeding $380,000. Yost filed suit in… Read More »
What Should I Do In A Dispute With A Home Builder Or Contractor?
We’ve seen a lot of instances in Ohio where a contractor did not finish their work or did a substandard job. In some cases, the contractor has been paid in full for their incomplete or shoddy work. In other cases, if the contractor has not been paid in full, they may be threatening to… Read More »
Fifth District Says That Lawsuit Over Negative Online Reviews Can Move Forward
Two Ohio residents are being sued by a Texas law firm after posting 60 fake reviews on the firm’s online business page. Recently, the 5th District Court of Appeals ruled that the lawsuit can move forward because the reviews are more than opinions and can be proven true or false. According to the Fifth… Read More »
Ohio Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against Burke Decor After Customer Complaints
The Attorney General of Ohio, Dave Yost has filed a consumer fraud lawsuit against a local retailer that specializes in luxury home decor after hundreds of customers reported paying for furnishings that they never received. Yost filed the lawsuit against Burke Decor and the company’s owner, Erin Burke, in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court,… Read More »
Ohio Bar Sued For Playing Music Without A License
A Cincinnati-area country music venue is facing a serious copyright lawsuit after being accused of not paying the proper license to play music at its events. The venue could have to pay up to $90,000 in fines to record companies represented by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, also known as ASCAP,… Read More »
Can I Ignore A Strike 3 Holdings Copyright Infringement Lawsuit?
If you received a summons or a subpoena from Strike 3 Holdings, you may be confused, embarrassed, and unsure of what to do. You are not alone. Thousands of Americans just like yourself have received similar subpoenas alleging that they illegally downloaded pornographic movies from one of a number of online torrent sites. Strike… Read More »
Dave Yost Files Consumer Fraud Lawsuit Against Two Central Ohio Car Dealerships for Consumer Protection Violations
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed a consumer fraud lawsuit against two central Ohio car dealerships after they reportedly failed to give customers the titles to their vehicles after they were purchased. The lawsuits were filed against Ohio businesses Starfleet Cars, located in Delaware County, and Way 2 Go Auto Sales, located in… Read More »
Forever 21 Sued For Copying Design Of $500 Coat
The maker of a nearly $500 coat has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against California-based Forever 21 over the sale of an alleged copycat coat. The lawsuit comes after Forever 21 announced it is closing 200 stores, laying off more than 350 people, and filing for bankruptcy for the second time. The company originally… Read More »