Justifiable Reliance in Auto Fraud Cases
Justifiable reliance is an important component of many tort and contract claims such as fraudulent misrepresentation, negligent misrepresentation and promissory estoppel in contract. Justifiable reliance refers to a person’s justifiable dependence on another person’s representations. The element of justifiable reliance requires... Read More →
Investigating Auto Fraud
Auto dealer fraud describes deceptive and unlawful practices used by automobile dealers, at almost any stage of the vehicle purchase process, from advertising, to negotiation of vehicle pricing and financing terms. Examples of auto dealer fraud include “bait and switch”... Read More →
Failure to Disclose Prior Use of Automobile
A used car buyer would like to hear that the prior use of a vehicle was by one very responsible owner only who never was in an accident. It is unattractive to a used car buyer if a vehicle has... Read More →
Undisclosed Mechanical Problems
Cars with prior mechanical problems can be easily misrepresented by dealers. Since it may be nearly impossible for a layperson to detect prior mechanical work upon an inspection at a dealership, dealers have an incentive to cover up defects rather... Read More →
Undisclosed Damage To New Cars & Undisclosed Wreck Damage To Used Cars – Auto Fraud
Automobile Fraud Undisclosed wreck damage to used Cars is very similar to salvage fraud. However, it does not abide by the state salvage law. Undisclosed Wreck Damage to used vehicles usually occurs in the form of cars that are not... Read More →