Recently, Tommy Lyons was involved in a case in Eastern Wisconsin, a credit union agreed to pay 381 class members in the settlement. The funds that weren't claimed were given to a local Legal Group in Milwaukee that provide legal services for those that would normally...
Takata airbags subject to another recall
Last week, the Ford Motor Company announced that they were recalling 365,000 automobiles that were manufactured here in North America. This is the third recall that has been linked to exploding Takata airbags that have been attributed to at least 18 deaths. In this...
2 huge reasons why false advertising hurts consumers
You may think of false advertising as a relatively minor problem, like a white lie. Many companies clearly look at it this way, considering how many lawsuits are started after they make false claims. The reality is that these are very serious cases that definitely...
Understanding asset repossession
Having any of your assets repossessed because of debts that you owe can be confusing, frustrating and heartbreaking. You worked hard to acquire all that you have, and it likely seems completely unfair that someone is now taking some of it away from you. If you are in...
Mistakes on your credit report can cost you more than a loan
Individual credit reports are used for more purposes today than they were only a few decades ago. Credit reports at one time only had an impact on banking and the ability to obtain credit, such as a mortgage, a vehicle loan, a credit card or a personal loan. A poor...
Examples of corporate negligence
Many civil cases revolve around the idea of corporate negligence. For this to be proven, it must first be shown that the company in question actually did owe a specific duty to the individual or individuals starting the suit. It then has to be shown that the duty was...