Consumer Litigation
Consumers are often at risk of deceptive business practices and fraudulent transactions. At The Dunk Law Firm, we understand that it can be extremely problematic and stressful for consumers to be the victim of fraud and other deceptive trade practices. To ensure that consumers are not unfairly treated, we vigorously advocate for the rights of consumers, drawing upon our years of consumer litigation experience.
The Dunk Law Firm represents clients in a variety of consumer-related matters, including the following:
- Violations of the Consumer Legal Remedies Act (CLRA)
- Auto Fraud
- Lemon Law, also known as the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act
- Breach of Contract
- Unfair Debt Collection, including harassment by debt collectors
California Consumers Legal Remedies
California's Consumers Legal Remedies Act (CLRA), starting at California Civil Code Section 1750, protects consumers against unfair and deceptive business practices in transactions involving the sale or lease of goods or services. CLRA defines "services" to include work, labor and services that are not for a commercial or business use.
The CLRA prohibits several unfair or deceptive acts against consumers under CLRA Section 1770(a), such as the following:
- Misrepresenting the source or certification of goods or services
- Representing that goods are original or new even though they have deteriorated or are secondhand
- Representing that a transaction confers rights or remedies that actually do not exist or are prohibited by law
Consumers bringing an action under the CLRA may be able to recover actual damages, which are the actual losses the individual incurs, and consumers may request the court to stop the offending party from engaging in the prohibited act.
Auto Fraud
Purchasing a vehicle involves a significant amount of research and finances. Unfortunately, however, even if buyers make their best efforts to purchase a good vehicle there are auto dealers who engage in deceptive, unlawful practices. These practices include:
- Selling or reselling a vehicle without disclosing that the vehicle was damaged or rebuilt
- Selling a car with salvage title without disclosing this information
- Packing loans or lease agreements with unfair terms or very high interest rates
- Altering or failing to disclose the vehicle's true accident or maintenance record, history, mileage, or condition
If you are a consumer law victim or you know of someone who is, it is important to know that you have rights and remedies that are available to you. For a qualified and experienced consumer litigation lawyer, contact The Dunk Law Firm for assistance today.
