Washington Consumer Protection Lawyers

Consumer Lawsuits Under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act
The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act is the federal law that governs consumer product warranties. Passed by Congress in 1975, the Act requires manufacturers and sellers of consumer products to provide … more
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 … more

How to Prevent Automatic Withdrawal Scams
Every year many Americans become victims of automatic withdrawal scams. They may be offered a free item only to find that it was not in fact free, they may be charged recurring withdrawals which they did not expect or they may be otherwise taken advantage of and charged unexpected fees. While the situation is serious and troublesome, there are some steps that the government, the … more
My bank is threatening to repossess my car. Can my bank do that?
If you have failed to make your car loan payments as agreed, or, in some states, if you have failed to maintain car insurance, the bank or lender can repossess your car. Repossession means that the bank can take your car back without going to court, filing a lawsuit, or even giving you any advance warning. However, banks and other lenders do have to follow some important rules in … more

How To Avoid Foreclosure
This guide, by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, provides valuable … more

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