Consumer Lawsuits
The Act makes it easier for purchasers to sue for breach of warranty by making breach of warranty a violation of federal law, and by allowing consumers to recover court costs and reasonable …
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Alternatives To Consumer Lawsuits
Although the Act makes consumer lawsuits for breach of warranty easier to bring, its goal is not to promote more warranty litigation. On the contrary, the Act encourages companies to use informal …
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Legal Articles
Congress Leads in Decreasing Lead Paint
In 2007 the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued more recalls for products with illegal levels of lead paint than it had for the three previous years combined. During the height of the Christmas shopping season Congress took a substantial step to decrease the amount of lead allowed in children’s products and to increase the CPSC’s budget to further enforce these …
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How to Make Sure Your Money Goes to a Legitimate Charity
Many Americans enjoy donating to charity each year and many other Americans benefit from their generous donations. However, each year we also hear about dishonest people who have started an organization that is made to look like a legitimate charity but is instead a means for personal gain that doesn’t benefit any charitable group. Therefore, it is important to investigate any …
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