Lehto's Law
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What Gives Flint the Right To Auction Off Cars Doing Donuts?
Flint has a city ordinance specifically about stunt driving within the city - that is on top of the driving charge of reckless. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Honda Owner Litigates Over Unusual Tire Wear
He was handling it by himself at first. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Cars Seized And Will Be Auctioned After Parking Lot Donuts
This happened in Flint MI. The statute I cite: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-257-626
Voice Artists’ Lawsuit Says AI Company Misused Their Voices
A federal judge refused to throw out the case at this stage. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Judge Awards Damages to Couple Whose Couch Needed More Fluffing
More fluffing than usual, that is. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
OOPS! Attorneys ‘Blunder’ Secret Files to the Public
They probably should have filed them under seal. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Click-to-Cancel Is Blocked By Federal Appeals Crt
A good idea but the FTC has to try harder. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Hertz AI Inspections Getting Pickier
It's going in the direction we suspected. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Amazon Seller Used Woman’s Address for Hundreds of Returns
And she had no idea why. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
State Sues GM and OnStar Over Sale of Personal Data
Will other states join them? https://www.lehtoslaw.com
License Plate Frame No Longer Good Cause to Pull You Over in KS
This is from the KS Supreme Court. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Woman Owes Money to Two Lenders After Botched Auto Refinancing
Which means two different lenders think they have rights to the collateral. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
First Arrest Made Two Minutes After New Law Went Into Effect
Man doing over 100 MPH right after the new Super Speeder law went into effect in Florida. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Man Fined $4K For Negative Reviews - Fed Law Says They Can’t Do That
A lot of people don't know the law exists. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
WORST Use of AI So Far!
The bad AI showed up in pleadings, a court order, and an appellate brief. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Did Driving School Bribe DMV WorkersTo Pass Unfit Students?
This happened in New York. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
State Does Away With Annual Vehicle Inspections
This is in New Hampshire. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
State Sup. Ct.Says Data From Your Phone Apps is NOT 4th A Protected
Here is the full opinion: https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2025/2025-Ohio-2323.pdf
1st Amendment Protects Comments You Make on Gov’t Facebook Page
This is from a recent Federal Court ruling in Pennsylvania. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
It’s Official: Texas Dumps Paper Tags
I suspect a lot of people will have to go in and get real tags in the next two months. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
City Told Her to Get Rid of Her Chickens AFTER Giving Her a Permit for Them
A federal lawsuit has been filed. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Thousands Told They’d Won Lotto Millions - When They Hadn’t
This happened in Norway. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Towing Co Hit With $7.1 Million Judgment for Wrongful Tow
Most of that is punitive damages. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Federal Court Will Decide on Fight Between Sausage Makers
Allegations involving trade secrets and non-compete agreements. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
City Won’t Refund Towing On Wrongfully Towed Cars
The sent the man a letter written on one day and postmarked 5 days later. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Gold and Silver Fraudster Gets 65 Years In Prison
They say $75 million worth of precious metals in his possession was misappropriated. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Were 140 Trees Cut Illegally for a Better View?
The county has filed a lawsuit with this allegation. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Postal Supervisor Stole 487 Greeting Cards (and Money)
He got a suspended sentence and a fine. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Should College Athletes Be Allowed to Bet On Pro Sports?
It's the direction things are going now. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Store Won’t Accept Return Of Bad Fridge After 48 Hours
Another win for the consumer from Dennis Beaver: https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/bill-bought-a-fridge-and-then-his-nightmare-began
State Supreme Court Says You CANNOT Sue The BMV
This happened in Indiana. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Talking About Cars w/Ed Bolian
Down at the VinWiki studio! https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Federal Court Strikes Down Warrantless Searches After Reversal
This happened in KS. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Will We Be Taxed by Miles Driven?
The idea gets proposed every now and then - I suspect it will happen soon. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Hertz AI Scanners Are Invincible
Did anyone think these would make things better? https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Postal Worker Arrested for DUI in Mail Truck
This happened in a little bit ago but I just heard about it today. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Walmart Agrees To Pay $10M To Settle Claim Of Wire Transfer Fraud
Probably a good idea to speak to people you know who might not be aware of these scams. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Judge Rules: Your Dog IS a Family Member
This happened in New York. A higher court might disagree. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
State Police Buying Cell Data to Track Driver Behavior
This is happening in Washington State. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Feds Bust 7 Men for ‘Largest Jewel Heist In History'
And the victims of the heist and Brinks are suing each other. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Woman Arrested For ‘Marrying' Man Who Wasn’t At Wedding!
It's not 100% clear how she got the pastor to go along with it. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Man Gets His Car Stuck On Rome’s Spanish Steps
And probably got a big bill for having the car removed therefrom. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
DNA Links Man To Murder After 60 Years
The trial is underway now in England. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
‘Glamorous’ Attorney Gets Prison for $8M Embezzlement
She didn't like being an attorney. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Man Can't Get Out of Prison Even Though He’s Served Enough Time
Everyone agrees he should be out now - everyone except for a handful of judges who want to blindly follow unjust rules. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Man Arrested for Impersonation After Pulling Over Drunk Driver
The man allegedly told dispatch he was a volunteer fire fighter. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Court Enforces Note Left on Car After Door Ding
This happened in Canada. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Rental Car Co Rents Car with Expired Registration
And it wasn't Hertz! https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Tom Bodett Suing Motel 6 ‘We’ll Leave the Light on For You’
He says they haven't paid him what he is owed. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Defendant In Zoom Court Hearing Makes Sandwich While Wearing a Robe
This happened in the 36th District Court (Detroit). https://www.lehtoslaw.com