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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.
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Lawsuit Filed Over Fake Truck Accident Lawsuits - Ep. 6.711

September 05, 2020 13:00 - 9 minutes - 8.87 MB

Someone has filed a RICO action against several people over the fake truck accident lawsuits in New Orleans. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

State's Civil Asset Forfeiture Laws Under Fire - Ep. 6.710

September 04, 2020 16:00 - 10 minutes - 9.55 MB

People in Minnesota are raising concerns about how widespread CAF has become in the state. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Missing Kayaker Found at Home - Ep. 6.709

September 04, 2020 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.85 MB

Emergency workers searched the Flint River for a man who had fallen out of his kayak - and, unbeknownst to them, had simply walked home. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Rowdy Judge Kicked Off Bench - Ep. 6.706

September 03, 2020 16:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

A judge in KY who ran her court like a frat house has been removed from the bench. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Man Arrested for Drive-Through w/o Clothing - Ep. 6.707

September 03, 2020 13:00 - 9 minutes - 8.25 MB

Turns out it is against the law to drive around without clothing on. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

"Guy in Jetpack" Buzzing Around LAX - Ep. 6.708

September 02, 2020 16:00 - 8 minutes - 8.18 MB

Pilots landing near LAX the other day saw a man in a jetpack flying nearby. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Man's Car Seized Over Girlfriend's Alleged Drug Sale - Ep. 6.705

September 02, 2020 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.48 MB

The man did get his car back but it took a lot of arguing and a legal threat. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Does SiriusXM Owe You $100? Ep. 6.704

September 01, 2020 16:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB

A proposed class action settlement could net you $100 if you had a "lifetime" subscription from SiriusXM. https://www.lifetimesiriusxmsettlement.com

Law to Outlaw the "I Smell Marijuana" Excuse? Ep. 6.703

September 01, 2020 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.95 MB

The VA legislature might pass a law to prevent cops from using the excuse to search cars. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

American Arrested for Sightseeing in Canada - Ep. 6.702

August 31, 2020 16:00 - 9 minutes - 8.27 MB

An American was ARRESTED for sightseeing in Canada - in violation of their COVID restrictions. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

A Few More Million Stolen From COVID Relief Funds - Ep. 6.701

August 31, 2020 13:00 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MB

A few more million have been reportedly stolen from the Federal COVID relief funds. A million here, a million there. . . . http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Did Cops Kidnap a Patio Contractor? Ep. 6.700

August 30, 2020 16:00 - 10 minutes - 9.16 MB

Cops in Baltimore have been charged with kidnapping a contractor who had worked on a policeman's patio. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Bar Exam Nightmare in Florida - Ep. 6.699

August 30, 2020 13:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB

Law school graduates who want to take the Florida bar exam are reporting some rather disturbing problems with the software they are being asked to use. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Classic Car Broker Accused of Stealing Sale Proceeds - Ep. 6.698

August 29, 2020 16:00 - 10 minutes - 9.21 MB

A classic car broker in Michigan is accused of selling clients' cars and then simply pocketing the money. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

High Court Strikes Down Magna Carta Follower - Ep. 6.697

August 29, 2020 13:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

A new type of sovereign citizen has shown up - claiming that the Magna Carta is the only true law. Courts aren't buying it. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Three Years in Prison After High Speed Chase - Ep. 6.696

August 28, 2020 16:01 - 10 minutes - 9.95 MB

The man who led TX police on a high speed chase a few years ago got three years in prison for it. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Hit & Run Driver Busted: By Me! Ep. 6.695

August 28, 2020 13:00 - 9 minutes - 8.78 MB

A few years ago someone hit my parked car - and fled the scene. He got caught, and I helped. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Cop Car Hit by Autpiloted Tesla - Ep. 6.694

August 27, 2020 16:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

Two NC police cars were damaged when one of them was hit by a Tesla - while the driver was watching TV. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Dealer Wrecks Your Car and Asks For Your Insurance? Ep. 6.693

August 27, 2020 13:00 - 9 minutes - 9.06 MB

A woman in Canada was called by the dealer after they wrecked her car, asking for her insurance. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Cops Slash Tires of Man Who Complained About Them - Ep. 6.692

August 26, 2020 16:00 - 9 minutes - 8.4 MB

Two cops in NJ have admitted they vandalized the car of a man who had filed a complaint about their behavior. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Crime Ring Staged Truck Accidents in New Orleans - Ep. 6.691

August 26, 2020 13:00 - 8 minutes - 7.46 MB

The feds announced indictments against a group of people they say staged fake truck accidents to rip off the insurance companies. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

"Dead" Woman Wakes Up in Funeral Home - Ep. 6.690

August 25, 2020 16:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MB

A woman was pronounced dead and sent to a funeral home - where workers noticed she was alive and sent her to the hospital. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Will People Ever Understand Roundabouts? Ep. 6.689

August 25, 2020 13:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

American drivers are generally confused by roundabouts. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Scammed for $28K Online! Ep. 6.688

August 24, 2020 16:00 - 8 minutes - 8.01 MB

A man in Arizona lost $28,000 buying a car sight unseen from someone he never met. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Dealer Accused of Forging Customer's Signature - Ep. 6.686

August 24, 2020 13:00 - 8 minutes - 7.74 MB

A dealer is alleged to have forged a customer's signature to a loan application and then the loan itself. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Two-Year Legal Battle Over a Dollar! Ep. 6.685

August 23, 2020 16:00 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MB

A military man is fighting a legal battle on principle, over $1. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Feds Seek Pilot Who Flew Under Michigan Bridge - Ep. 6.684

August 23, 2020 13:00 - 9 minutes - 9.1 MB

Turns out to be illegal to buzz underneath the Mackinac Bridge. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Stores "Keep the Change" Due to Change Shortage? Ep. 6.683

August 22, 2020 16:00 - 10 minutes - 9.54 MB

A lawsuit in Pennsylvania alleges that a national restaurant chain shortchanges customers and blames it on the coin shortage. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Flint River Water Settlement? Ep. 6.682

August 22, 2020 13:00 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MB

There is a proposed $600 Million+ settlement in the Flint River Water legal action. http://www.flintwaterjustice.com http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Catalytic Converter Thieves Run Amok in England - Ep. 6.681

August 21, 2020 16:01 - 10 minutes - 9.88 MB

"Cat" theft is not just hot in Canada and the US. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Failed the Bar Exam? Sue! Ep. 6.680

August 21, 2020 13:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

A woman who failed the Mississippi bar exam has spent the last 5 years suing to overturn the results. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Gigantic Robocalling Penalty Upheld - Ep. 6.679

August 20, 2020 16:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

A judgment of more than $900 million has been upheld by a federal court against a robocaller. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Corvette Frunk Recall - Ep. 6.678

August 20, 2020 13:00 - 9 minutes - 8.98 MB

Chevrolet has issued a recall for the new Corvette - and its frunk. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Philly Parking Auction "Glitch" - Ep. 6.677

August 19, 2020 16:00 - 9 minutes - 8.55 MB

A couple's car was sold BEFORE they were told they could redeem it by paying a pile of money. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

My Google Results Are Out of Control! Ep. 6.676

August 19, 2020 13:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MB

I keep getting the pitches from SEO people telling me they can help me fix my horribly under performing website. http://www.lehtoslaw.com Yup, that one.

Bank Accidentally Overpays by $175 Million - Ep. 6.675

August 18, 2020 16:00 - 8 minutes - 7.69 MB

A bank meant to send someone $1.7 million but accidentally sent a hundred times that amount. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Man Buys Sports Cars w/Uncle's Stolen Identity - Ep. 6.674

August 18, 2020 13:00 - 9 minutes - 8.83 MB

A man in NY has been charged with buying sports cars - a couple were bought with the stolen identity of the man's uncle. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Organized Crime Gangs Stealing Cardboard?! Ep. 6.673

August 17, 2020 16:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

A new crime wave is sweeping Europe - gangs stealing cardboard out of dumpsters. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Restaurant Scam Hits London - Ep. 6.672

August 17, 2020 13:00 - 8 minutes - 7.47 MB

A bizarre scam was successful, involving the Ritz in London. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Scientists Dissect Millions of Robocalls - Ep. 6.671

August 16, 2020 16:00 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MB

Scientists studying millions of robocalls learned some interesting things in the process. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Claim Your $8M at JFK! Ep. 6.670

August 16, 2020 13:00 - 9 minutes - 8.69 MB

Is this the oldest scam out there? http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Your Lawyer Will Not Thank You For The Glove - Ep. 6.669

August 15, 2020 16:00 - 10 minutes - 9.55 MB

A popular meme suggests keeping a baseball glove in your car if you also have a baseball bat. For legal reasons? http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Unlocking Your Phone Does Not Incriminate You? Ep. 6.668

August 15, 2020 13:00 - 8 minutes - 8.18 MB

One state's supreme court has ruled that forcing you to unlock your phone does not violate your Fifth Amendment rights. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Bald Eagle Kills Michigan Drone - Ep. 6.667

August 14, 2020 16:01 - 7 minutes - 7.16 MB

A bald eagle apparently attacked and destroyed a drone being operated by the state. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Gov't Immunity Struck Down in Snowmobile Cases - Ep. 6.666

August 14, 2020 13:00 - 9 minutes - 8.46 MB

Two different snowmobile cases saw the Court of Appeals in Michigan rule against governmental immunity. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

The Trial of the Future is Here! Ep. 6.665

August 13, 2020 16:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

A criminal trial in Texas was conducted entirely by teleconference. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Florid+Tractor+Driving+Alcohol - Ep. 6.664

August 13, 2020 13:00 - 8 minutes - 7.71 MB

A Florida man was arrested for driving his tractor on the highway after he had been drinking. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Landlord Removes Doors & Windows for Nonpayment of Rent - Ep. 6.663

August 12, 2020 16:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

A Canadian landlord removed the doors and windows from the house he was renting when the tenant fell behind on rent. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Should Attorneys Be Allowed to Practice Everywhere? Ep. 6.662

August 12, 2020 13:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MB

Some people are now arguing that attorneys should not be limited to practicing within the states to which they are licensed. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Now They're Shutting Off My Electricity! Ep. 6.661

August 11, 2020 16:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

Got a voicemail saying I had a half hour before my electricity would be shut off. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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