Category: Consumer Law
Published On: May 16, 2009
Commissioner Poizner Announces Bakersfield Woman Charged With Insurance Fraud For Second Time In Two Years. Commissioner Steve Poizner announced today that Shawn Rene Dodd, 43, of Bakersfield, was arrested on Wednesday, and charged with uncertified practice of medicine, making false or fraudulent insurance claims, money laundering, commission of a felony while on bail and selling stocks without a license. Dodd’s bail was set at $1,000,000. If convicted, she could face a maximum of nine years four months in prison for these charges. “I will not tolerate those who abuse the insurance system to satisfy their own greed,” said Commissioner Poizner.… Read More
Published On: May 2, 2009
LOS ANGELES- Continuing his crackdown on mortgage fraud, Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. late Thursday won a guilty plea from 22-year old Anna Santos, who conned thousands of dollars from homeowners in a “cruel and sophisticated” loan scam. Santos will be formally sentenced on May 20 in Los Angeles Superior Court. She is expected to receive 2 years in prison. “Santos conned thousands of dollars from homeowners trying to save their homes through a cruel and sophisticated scam,” Brown said. “She held out hope, but in reality did not provide an ounce of loan modification, leaving her victims unprotected… Read More
Published On: March 15, 2009
Do You or Your Family Have Symptoms of Toxic Mold? Our homes are our sanctuaries, our safe place in this hectic world. What if your home is sick with toxic mold? Do you suspect that your house or apartment is sick with mold? If you, your children, spouse or housemates experiencing unexplained symptoms such as Memory Loss, Anxiety, Personality Disorders, Mood Swings Sore Throat, Shortness of Breath, Nosebleeds, Cough Abdominal Pain Hair Loss,Skin Rashes Fatigue Numbness or Pain in Extremities (arms, legs) Headaches Rectal Bleeding Tremors Fibromyalgia your living space may be infected with toxic mold. View Graphic Photos of Toxic Mold,… Read More
Published On: March 6, 2009
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued information regarding the Nautilus Bowflex Home Gyms (see below). If you, or someone you know, has been injured as a result of this unit, please call the Law Office of Lowell Steiger to find out your rights. Injuries from the Nautilus Bowflex (or other defective products) fall under the category of Product Liability. Can you sue if you’re injured as a result of a defective product? Yes. Injuries related to bad design or manufacture of a product fall into the product liability category. If an injury is sustained as a result of bad design… Read More
Published On: February 23, 2009
This new law prohibits a convicted DUI offender from operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level (BAC) of .01 percent or greater while on probation for DUI. The law requires the driver to submit to a Preliminary Alcohol Screening (PAS) test, a portable breath test to determine the presence of alcohol. If the driver refuses, or if the driver submits and has a BAC of .01 or greater, a citation will be issued, the driver’s license will be taken and driving privileges will be suspended. In addition, the vehicle will be impounded. You Can Follow me on Twitter.
Published On: February 12, 2009
Fantastic news! If, like me, you have been receiving “We Can Reduce Your Property Taxes” ads in the mails and were almost seduced by their incredible promises, our great Attorney General Edmund G. Brown is trying to put a stop to it. Brown was NOT seduced by these scoundrels. Read the press release below: Press Release Sacramento—Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued a Consumer Alert to California homeowners about a “blatant and costly scam” targeting homeowners with declining property values. “This blatant and costly scam holds out hope to homeowners that their property taxes will be reduced if… Read More
Published On: February 7, 2009
Thanks to U.S. News and World Report for their article on the 10 cars that cops love to ticket. It’s a pretty fascinating list with some surprises (at least to me). I’ve culled the Internet to find representative photos of the cars and added an interesting link to each one for your reading enjoyment. In line with this article, I would suggest that you read A Guideline for Handling Traffic Tickets by Michael Klijian, Esq. The data in their article was produced by a survey conducted by ISO Quality Planning, an outfit that helps insurers spot and assess risks. This is a polite way of… Read More
Published On: February 6, 2009
My good friend and colleague, Attorney William (Bill) Margolin, was kind enough to write this article on Bankruptcy. He believes that in today’s world, people must explore all of their options. From the pen of William Margolin: While in the early part of the 20th Century Bankruptcy was considered a stigma and a person who filed was considered a “bad person,” today it is considered by the general public and business as a practical tool and legal safeguard.Debtor’s Prison? Hardly. Bankruptcy as a tool can either eliminate or reorganize your debts when you are no longer to manage them yourself. The… Read More
Published On: January 25, 2009
Yesterday I received an e-mail from a parent whose young child lost 3 fingers in a home paper shredder. It happened in a flash. The poor mother did everything she could to save the child’s little fingers but, alas, to no avail. Fingers are no match for the blades of a paper shredder. The fault of the parent? I think not. Can she sue someone for the injuries sustained by her child? Yes. Should she sue someone for the injuries sustained by her child? Yes. Read on. Manufacturers of paper shredders, whether for home or business use, are aware of the potential dangers of… Read More
Published On: December 18, 2008
Protect Your Children and Loved Ones This Holiday Season The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission publishes a monthly newsletter listing recalls and product safety news. The November 2008 list of recalls is quite daunting indeed. Below is the list replete with links for further details: Stainless Steel Pots Recalled by Ocean State Jobbers Due to Burn Hazard In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Ocean State Jobbers Inc., of North Kingstown, R.I., is voluntarily recalling about 7,000 Century Cookware Stainless Steel Stockpots. The stainless steel pots have metal handles that can detach during use, posing a serious burn hazard… Read More