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Lehto's Law

3,482 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 269 ratings

Steve Lehto: author, attorney. Over 30 years of practicing Michigan Lemon Law and more than a dozen books written.
To support my audio podcast: www.patreon.com/stevelehto

http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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Episodes

No One Told Woman Her Stolen Car Had Been Recovered and Sold

November 29, 2023 19:00 - 8 minutes - 7.33 MB

Mistakes were made. www.patreon.com/stevelehto

High School Diplomas Sold for $465 - No Requirements

November 29, 2023 15:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

All you have to do is pay the money. www.patreon.com/stevelehto

Man Arrested for DUI on Power Wheels Jeep

November 28, 2023 19:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

It happened in Indiana. www.patreon.com/stevelehto

County Shuts Down Woman's Business w/Bizarre Argument

November 28, 2023 15:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

At what point does someone else own your trash? www.patreon.com/stevelehto

Judge Lets Civil Asset Forfeiture Class Action Proceed

November 27, 2023 19:00 - 11 minutes - 11 MB

In Texas, brought by the Institute for Justice. https://ij.org/

The Deadly Loophole in Most States' Traffic Laws

November 27, 2023 15:00 - 10 minutes - 9.8 MB

Sometimes, only 'pedestrians' get protection. www.patreon.com/stevelehto

"Tik Tok Psychic's" Lawsuit Thrown Out as "Baseless"

November 26, 2023 20:00 - 8 minutes - 7.53 MB

But the lawsuit against her moves forward. www.patreon.com/stevelehto

Will There be Refunds for the Canceled $100K Trip of a Lifetime?

November 26, 2023 16:00 - 10 minutes - 9.79 MB

It was going to be a three-year long cruise. www.patreon.com/stevelehto

AG Investigating Damage Claims by Rental Car Co

November 25, 2023 19:00 - 10 minutes - 9.22 MB

Consumers say they were charged for damage they didn't cause. www.patreon.com/stevelehto

Federal Judge Orders Troopers to Stop the 'Kansas Two-Step'

November 25, 2023 15:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MB

The injunction contains specific instructions going forward. www.patreon.com/stevelehto

Crazy $10,000 Towing Bill

November 24, 2023 19:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

It reminded me of this story: https://youtu.be/W3MNm9mPFcs

Dog Surrenders to Police During Standoff

November 24, 2023 15:00 - 9 minutes - 8.72 MB

He was not who they were after but they appreciated the gesture. www.patreon.com/stevelehto

Woman Wants Refund for $7,000 Sandwich

November 23, 2023 15:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

It was remarkably difficult for her to get someone to take care of this. www.patreon.com/stevelehto

Insurer Sued for Using Bad AI to Deny Claims

November 22, 2023 19:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

The lawsuit alleges the AI has a 90% error rate. www.patreon.com/stevelehto

State May Make License Suspensions Easier to Fix

November 22, 2023 15:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MB

And to avoid in the first place, in Ohio. www.patreon.com/stevelehto

Toyota Finance Hit for $60M by Feds for Consumer Finance Scams

November 21, 2023 19:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

They say they agreed to this simply to provide good customer service. www.patreon.com/stevelehto

Sheriff Auctioned Off Houses Without Notifying Owners

November 21, 2023 15:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

It happened more than once in Nova Scotia. www.patreon.com/stevelehto

Scammers Taking Out Home Loans on Unknowing Property Owners

November 20, 2023 19:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

Often for the sum of $45,000 in this story. www.patreon.com/stevelehto

School District to Pay $200K to After School Satan Club

November 20, 2023 15:00 - 9 minutes - 8.67 MB

The money was for the legal fees of the club to bring the case in Federal Ct. www.patreon.com/stevelehto

Sheriff's Ofc Upsets Judge by Shipping Stolen Car Out of State

November 19, 2023 20:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

Just minutes before a TRO was issued. www.patreon.com/stevelehto

Supreme Court Asked to Rule that Horn Honking is Free Speech

November 19, 2023 16:00 - 7 minutes - 7.17 MB

CA has a law outlawing it unless of an emergency. www.patreon.com/stevelehto

Woman Fined $40K for Disrupting Flight

November 18, 2023 19:00 - 7 minutes - 6.66 MB

This happens from time to time. www.patreon.com/stevelehto

Voices in His Head Told Him to Rob Store Two Days in a Row

November 18, 2023 15:00 - 9 minutes - 8.74 MB

Those voices aren't helping him any. www.patreon.com/stevelehto

College Student Busted for $3.5M Shipping Return Scam

November 17, 2023 19:00 - 9 minutes - 8.74 MB

And faces 45 years if convicted. www.patreon.com/stevelehto

Police Pursuit Ends When They Shut Down Car by App

November 17, 2023 15:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MB

It appears they had the person whose car was stolen to help them with it. www.patreon.com/stevelehto

Man Sues His Daughter's Mom for Telling His Parents He Hit the Mega Millions

November 16, 2023 19:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

Apparently, he didn't want them to know. www.patreon.com/stevelehto

HOA Loves to Tow Residents' Cars in the Middle of the Night

November 16, 2023 15:00 - 7 minutes - 6.91 MB

For fairly small infractions. www.patreon.com/stevelehto

Homeowner Pays Twice When Contractor Screws Up

November 15, 2023 19:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

It could happen in more than half the states in the US. www.patreon.com/stevelehto

Tesla Cybertruck Buyers Must Agree to Not Flip for One Year

November 15, 2023 15:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB

Like Ford with its GT, this agreement is enforceable. www.patreon.com/stevelehto

Supreme Court Adopts Meaningless Code of Ethics

November 14, 2023 19:00 - 10 minutes - 9.48 MB

There are rules but no enforcement provisions. www.patreon.com/stevelehto

City Might Crack Down on Parking 'Barnacles'

November 14, 2023 15:00 - 9 minutes - 8.79 MB

And they really need to. www.patreon.com/stevelehto

Contractor Convicted of Stealing Client's Belongings

November 13, 2023 19:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

Including a couple of bass guitars and some amplifiers. www.patreon.com/stevelehto

Woman Lost Property After Signing Blank Piece of Paper

November 13, 2023 15:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

That's her side of it; the court will have to sort this out. www.patreon.com/stevelehto

Jury Awards $261M in 'Take Care of Maya' Case

November 12, 2023 20:00 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MB

It appears the jury believed her. www.patreon.com/stevelehto

Jury Awards $261M in 'Take Car of Maya' Case

November 12, 2023 20:00 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MB

It appears the jury believed her. www.patreon.com/stevelehto

Angry Voters Kick Out Entire Town Gov't in Last Election

November 12, 2023 16:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

It appears the voters didn't think the board was voting in the best interests of the electorate. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

Your Car is Spying on You - LEGALLY

November 11, 2023 16:00 - 9 minutes - 8.28 MB

At least it is if you have one of the new ones that lets you use your phone hands free. www.patreon.com/stevelehto

Rancher Appeals Corner-Crossing Case

November 10, 2023 19:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MB

Saying the lower court relied upon bad case law. www.patreon.com/stevelehto

Airline Attendants Told to Not Be Too Nice to Passengers

November 10, 2023 15:01 - 14 minutes - 13 MB

Depending on where they are seated. www.patreon.com/stevelehto

Appeals Court Tosses Judgment for Woman w/House Destroyed by Police

November 09, 2023 19:00 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MB

The trial court had allowed a Takings claim to be made. www.patreon.com/stevelehto

Dealer Hit w/Big Judgment for Accident by Car They Were Selling

November 09, 2023 15:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

The paperwork was not completed but they let the customer take the car. www.patreon.com/stevelehto

The 'Lawyer Cigar' Story is NOT TRUE (It's a Joke)

November 08, 2023 19:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

I first heard it over 30 years ago. And it wasn't true then, either. www.patreon.com/stevelehto

Civil Forfeiture Victims to Get Jury Trials in Indiana

November 08, 2023 15:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

Their supreme court said it is something they are entitled to. https://ij.org/

Qualified Immunity Blocks Suit by Police Officer Against Another Officer

November 07, 2023 19:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

When the facts come full circle. https://ij.org/

Restaurant Shuts Down Over Surprise $40K Electric Bill

November 07, 2023 15:00 - 9 minutes - 8.55 MB

Something about another meter. www.patreon.com/stevelehto

Landlord Ordered to Pay $1.4M for Kidnapping Cat

November 06, 2023 19:00 - 9 minutes - 9.09 MB

Apparently, the landlord admitted doing it. www.patreon.com/stevelehto

State Sued for Keeping and Selling Baby Blood w/o Parental Consent

November 06, 2023 15:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

Another important case being handled by the Institute for Justice. https://ij.org/

State Appeals Court Cites ME

November 05, 2023 19:00 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MB

They reference this video: https://youtu.be/3M2fI_gEJAg

HOA Charged Residents $75 to Send Them Certified Mail

November 04, 2023 18:00 - 9 minutes - 8.28 MB

Although the mailing cost was around $5. www.patreon.com/stevelehto

New Rule to Stop Police from Lying

November 04, 2023 14:00 - 10 minutes - 9.51 MB

Seattle is the first in the nation to pass such a rule. www.patreon.com/stevelehto

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