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Lehto's Law

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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

Feds to Return $43K They 'Robbed' from Woman at Airport - Ep. 7.126

November 18, 2020 17:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MB

A small victory in the fight against Civil Asset Forfeiture. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Family Fights Charity Over Multi Million Dollar Estate - Ep. 7.125

November 18, 2020 17:00 - 10 minutes - 9.89 MB

A family in Canada claims their great-aunt did not intend to leave so much money to charity. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Cop Steals Donuts ALLEGEDLY - Ep. 7.124

November 17, 2020 17:00 - 9 minutes - 9 MB

A police officer in England is alleged to have stolen Krispy Kreme donuts while in uniform and on duty. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Man Brings Kid on Crime Spree to 'Toughen' Him Up - Ep. 7.123

November 17, 2020 14:00 - 9 minutes - 8.93 MB

It's what he said - right before being charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

"Free-For-Life" Actually Means "Pay-Per-Month" - Ep. 7.121

November 16, 2020 17:00 - 9 minutes - 9.05 MB

HP just changed their pricing plan for print toner in a way that seems confusing. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Errata 1: Oh, the Mistakes I have Made! Ep. 7.119

November 16, 2020 14:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MB

A smattering of complaints about mistakes, perceived and real. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Chevy Recalls 60K Electric Cars - Ep. 7.120

November 15, 2020 17:00 - 10 minutes - 9.22 MB

Turns out that a few of them have had fire problems. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

THIS is the WORST Driver Ever! Ep. 7.118

November 15, 2020 14:00 - 10 minutes - 9.6 MB

A Canadian driver has a record that seems impossible. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Burglars Bring Kids - Couldn't Find a Sitter? Ep. 7.117

November 14, 2020 17:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

A couple were arrested for breaking and entering - and they had their two small children with them. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

San Diego Can't Shut Off Its Surveillance Cameras - Ep. 7.116

November 14, 2020 14:00 - 8 minutes - 8.12 MB

. . . without shutting off its streetlights. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Are Expensive "Smart" License Plates in Your Future? Ep. 7.115

November 13, 2020 17:01 - 10 minutes - 9.99 MB

Several states are allowing drivers to use "smart" connected license plates instead of the ones from the state. The leather plate I point at was made by http://www.leatherplates.com http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Hotel Had Man Jailed for Bad Review - Now Upset. Ep. 7.114

November 13, 2020 14:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

Upset at Tripadvisor for pointing this out on their website. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

"You Don't Own Your Back Yard!" Ep. 7.113

November 12, 2020 17:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

Several homeowners in FLA just found out they don't own their back yards. And may have to pay a lot of money to buy them. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Could New Law End Nuisance Suits? Ep. 7.112

November 12, 2020 14:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB

A new law in NY has been passed to end so-called "SLAPP" suits. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Employee Joyride in Retired Police Car - Ep. 7.111

November 11, 2020 17:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

An employee was fired from a Michigan dealer after taking a customer's retired police car for a joyride that made headlines. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Mysterious Military Message Found After 110 Years - Ep. 7.110

November 11, 2020 14:00 - 8 minutes - 8.08 MB

A message sent by carrier pigeon was recovered in a French field - 110 years after it was sent. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Just How Expensive ARE Electric Car Replacement Batteries?! Ep. 7.109

November 10, 2020 17:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MB

A woman in NZ was quote a price of $82,000 for a new replacement battery on her $8,800 used electric car. A used one was $9,500. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Should You Put Lemons on the Side of Your Defective Car? Ep. 7.108

November 10, 2020 14:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

People ask me all the time whether it will help their legal case to put lemons on the side of their defective vehicle. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Man's Own Dashcam Evidence Sends Him to Prison - Ep. 7.107

November 09, 2020 17:00 - 10 minutes - 9.51 MB

A man's dashcam recorded evidence of a crime ring he ran - three men (including him) ended up pleading guilty and going to prison. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

The MINT Truck Facebook Scam! Ep. 7.106

November 09, 2020 14:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MB

A viewer sent in an email re: a common scam. The "Mint" truck for sale well below market value. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Italian Police Drive Lambos Fast to Save Lives - Ep. 7.105

November 08, 2020 17:00 - 9 minutes - 8.34 MB

Italian Police delivered a kidney for transplant by Lamborghini - something they keep a Lambo on hand for, just in case. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

City to Repeal Dumb Law About Pants - Ep. 7.104

November 08, 2020 13:59 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

Opa-Locka is about to repeal its 13 year old ban on sagging pants. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Doctor Spends $60K Fighting $50 Fine and Loses - Ep. 7.103

November 07, 2020 17:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB

The $50 fine stands, after $60,000 spent on fighting it. My "principle" court case: https://youtu.be/OIAY3WZNu9Q

Illegal to Cook Chicken in Old Faithful? Ep. 7.102

November 07, 2020 13:59 - 9 minutes - 8.83 MB

A man was banned from Yellowstone after being charged with violating park rules - something to do with two chickens and a thermal feature. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Bad Attorney! Don't Impersonate Other Lawyer's Clients - Ep. 7.101

November 06, 2020 17:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB

A Florida attorney has been sanction for - among other things - posting on the internet while pretending to be her opposing counsel's client. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Fired Worker Reinstated: Calling in Would Have Been 'Kafkaesque' - Ep. 7.100

November 06, 2020 14:00 - 9 minutes - 8.97 MB

A janitor was fired for missing a month of work and not calling in to explain why. He was reinstated after a hearing officer said the notion of calling in was Kafkaesque. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Attorney Collected Disability While Working Three Jobs. Allegedly. - Ep. 7.099

November 05, 2020 17:00 - 8 minutes - 8.1 MB

An attorney who claimed he could barely leave his house was working three jobs while collecting disability. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Used Car Dealer Pays Over $100K to Settle Complaints - Ep. 7.098

November 05, 2020 14:00 - 8 minutes - 7.8 MB

A dealer in NJ has agreed to resolve 21 complains with consumers to avoid sanctions from the state. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Back Child Support Due Even If Child is an Adult - Ep. 7.097

November 04, 2020 17:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

The Canada Supreme Court has ruled against a father who felt his child support obligations were erased when the child became an adult. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

NEW TRIAL After Judge Emails Prosecutor During Trial - Ep. 7.096

November 04, 2020 14:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

A judge communicated by email with the prosecutor's office during a trial - without including the defense in the conversation. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Lottery Denies Prize Claimed Three Days Late - Ep. 7.095

November 03, 2020 17:00 - 9 minutes - 8.87 MB

A man was denied his lottery winnings in CO because he claimed them three days late. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

200+ Year Old Coin Found in Maine - Ep. 7.094

November 03, 2020 14:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MB

For a coin found in the US, this is pretty old. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Eliminate Law School?! Ep. 7.093

November 02, 2020 17:00 - 9 minutes - 8.28 MB

England has just launched a program where would-be lawyers can skip law school altogether and apprentice instead. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Men Arrested for Selling Genie Lamp That Didn't Work - Ep. 7.091

November 02, 2020 14:00 - 10 minutes - 9.58 MB

If it worked, why would they sell it? http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Federal Court Orders Post Office to Speed Up Mail Before Election - Ep. 7.092

November 01, 2020 17:00 - 8 minutes - 7.93 MB

A federal judge has ordered the USPS to prioritize ballots between now and the election. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

$10 Million for the Taking! Ep. 7.090

November 01, 2020 14:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MB

A new email scam? And the (boy) is in danger! http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Foxconn About to Sue WI Over Incentives? Ep. 7.089

October 31, 2020 16:00 - 9 minutes - 8.96 MB

Foxconn has objected to the state's determination that they have not met the required benchmarks to receive their tax breaks. No one is surprised. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Some 'Surprise' Medical Bills Outlawed - Ep. 7.088

October 31, 2020 13:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

A new law in Michigan clamps down on the surprise medical bills you get long after you've left the hospital. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Couple Charged w/Stealing Millions Had Inside Help - Ep. 7.087

October 30, 2020 16:00 - 7 minutes - 7.11 MB

A few million in COVID funds stolen - but this time they did it with inside help. According to authorities. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Gas Station Screw UP: Diesel for Gas and Vice Versa - Ep. 7.086

October 30, 2020 13:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MB

A station in Ontario mixed up the tanks they put their diesel and their premium into - and then sold the wrong thing to customers. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Man Arrested After Leaving Finger at Crime Scene - Ep. 7.085

October 29, 2020 16:00 - 8 minutes - 7.99 MB

You'll never guess how they connected him to the crime. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

"Controversial" Lawyer Tries to Unseat SC Judge - Ep. 7.084

October 29, 2020 13:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

A lawyer with a colorful past is trying to unseat a MN supreme court justice. My previous video on voting for judge: https://youtu.be/l5NSWpz_wtA

Woman Pretends to Be Prosecutor, Drops Charges Against Herself - Ep. 7.083

October 28, 2020 16:00 - 8 minutes - 7.9 MB

A woman has been accused of filing falsified papers to drop charges against her - documents that could only be filed by the prosecutor. She is not the prosecutor. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Woman Busts Herself on Instagram - Ep. 7.082

October 28, 2020 13:00 - 8 minutes - 7.87 MB

A woman was arrested for violating quarantine after posting pictures of herself on Instagram - while out and about. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Jurors Using Internet Get Men New Trials - Ep. 7.081

October 27, 2020 16:00 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MB

Two men convicted of murder got new trials after showing that some of their jurors improperly used the internet during their deliberations. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Romance Scams on the Rise! Ep. 7.080

October 27, 2020 13:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MB

A woman in Georgia lost $15,000 to a scammer - after meeting on a dating site. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Tesla Thief Thwarted by Tesla Tech - Ep. 7.079

October 26, 2020 16:00 - 9 minutes - 8.34 MB

I've always wanted to use an alliterative headline. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

State Refuses to Give Company Promised Incentives - Ep. 7.078

October 26, 2020 13:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

Wisconsin says Foxconn did not live up to their end of the bargain for their incentivized factory build. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

$2,000 Bottle of Wine Served to Wrong Table in NYC - Ep. 7.077

October 25, 2020 16:00 - 9 minutes - 8.47 MB

And the table that ordered the $2,000 bottle got an $18 one instead. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

"Stop Laughing!" and Other Complaints - Ep. 7.076

October 25, 2020 13:00 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MB

I get all kinds of complaints. Including that I laugh too much. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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