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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

The Wells Fargo Punishments! Ep. 6.259

January 25, 2020 14:00 - 8 minutes - 8.14 MB

They're being fined millions but no one is going to jail. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

No Title Would Do This Story Justice - Ep. 6.258

January 24, 2020 17:00 - 10 minutes - 9.39 MB

A man who just won a racial discrimination lawsuit tried depositing his check at his bank. They called the police on him. Because he is black? http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Who Invented Bungee Jumping? Ep. 6.257

January 24, 2020 14:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

Turns out it was invented in Vanuatu - and they'd like you to know that. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Get the Pets OFF the Plane! Ep. 6.256

January 23, 2020 17:00 - 10 minutes - 10 MB

The government is finally going to crack down on people bringing their pets on planes as emotional support animals. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Ford's Bad Sales Pitch - Ep. 6.255

January 23, 2020 14:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MB

I got a horrible sales pitch today from Ford, trying scare me into buying an extended service contract. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

TESLA: Welcome to Michigan! Ep. 6.254

January 22, 2020 17:01 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

Michigan has finally welcomed Tesla to sell cars here. Sort of. (The Birmingham Observer Eccentric was a newspaper from my hometown.) http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Canadian Robot Lady Revealed! Ep. 6.253

January 22, 2020 14:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MB

An interview with Canadian Robot Lady - her real name, what she sounds like on the radio, and what she looks like when I ask her silly questions. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Lemon Law in New Zealand? Ep. 6.252

January 21, 2020 17:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB

A man in New Zealand won a lemon law claim over a noisy engine. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

The $785K Tennis Shoe Case - Ep. 6.251

January 21, 2020 14:00 - 8 minutes - 7.89 MB

A case involving a pair of tennis shoes cost a city $785,000 to settle. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Hero Judge Cites Seinfeld as Precedent - Ep. 6.250

January 20, 2020 16:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

A judge in Canada noted a similarity between a litigant and George Costanza - in deciding to rule in favor of the litigant. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

$82K Stolen: Called "Forfeiture" - Ep. 6.249

January 20, 2020 14:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

A man and his daughter had $82,000 stolen from them by federal agents. Who simply said their story didn't "add up." http://www.lehtoslaw.com

RIP Aero Engineer Gary Romberg - Ep. 6.248

January 19, 2020 16:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

A pioneer in the field of automotive aerodynamics has passed away. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Judge Rules After 24 years? Ep. 6.247

January 19, 2020 14:00 - 8 minutes - 8.03 MB

A judge took 24 years to make a ruling on a case. Justice can be slow . . . http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Bad Judge Brennan GOES TO JAIL! Ep. 6.246

January 18, 2020 17:00 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MB

The worst judge I have ever been in front of is going to JAIL. I couldn't be happier. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Ice Cream Licker Pleads Guilty! Ep. 6.245

January 18, 2020 14:00 - 9 minutes - 8.73 MB

One of the people who licked ice cream for internet fame has pleaded guilty to a crime in Texas. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

The Million Dollar Email Scam! Ep. 6.244

January 17, 2020 17:00 - 7 minutes - 7.26 MB

A rather complex scam using email has hit some businesses for millions of dollars. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Drunk Driving Police Chief Suspended! Ep. 6.243

January 17, 2020 14:00 - 10 minutes - 9.55 MB

The police chief who pleaded guilty to drunk driving in Michigan has been suspended - for two weeks. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Is Tesla Evading the Lemon Law? Ep. 6.242

January 16, 2020 16:00 - 9 minutes - 8.68 MB

Recent news reports suggest Tesla can evade the lemon law by mislabeling warranty repairs as "goodwill". http://www.lehtoslaw.com

A Man's Box is His Castle? Ep. 6.241

January 16, 2020 14:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

A man in NYC is charged with attacking two others who kicked the box he was sleeping in. He says it was self-defense and that he was in his "home" at the time. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

NJ Starts Fixing Asset Forfeiture - Ep. 6.240

January 15, 2020 17:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

NJ has taken a few small steps toward fixing the problem of civil asset forfeiture. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Settle Dispute with Sword Fight? Ep. 6.239

January 15, 2020 14:00 - 9 minutes - 8.69 MB

A man has proposed a duel with swords to resolve a dispute in Iowa family court. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

White Castle Brawl Judges Back on the Bench - Ep. 6.238

January 14, 2020 17:00 - 7 minutes - 7.15 MB

All three of the judges from the wacky incident in the White Castle parking lot were suspended - but are now back on the bench. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Texas School District Scammed for Millions - Ep. 6.237

January 14, 2020 14:00 - 10 minutes - 9.22 MB

A Texas school district lost over $2 million in an email phishing scam. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Cop Victim of New Scam - Ep. 6.236

January 13, 2020 17:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB

A Canadian police officer was hit by a new scam. And it's not just one gullible people would fall for. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Go Ahead: Write "20" for the Year 2020 - Ep. 6.235

January 13, 2020 14:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

People are needlessly freaking out about the abbreviation of 2020 - and no, Consumer Advocates are NOT among them. http://www.lehtowslaw.com

GM Engineers Busted Racing in Company Corvettes! Ep. 6.234

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

Exactly what the title said. In Kentucky. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Mail Before Icepocalypse! Ep. 6.233

January 12, 2020 14:00 - 9 minutes - 8.45 MB

Got a ton of mail today - which I'll open before we all get coated in ice. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Email Scams Keep On Coming! Ep. 6.232

January 11, 2020 17:00 - 9 minutes - 8.9 MB

My email inbox is the source of much entertainment. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Phone Scammer Going to Prison - Ep. 6.231

January 11, 2020 14:00 - 7 minutes - 7.01 MB

Someone has actually been convicted of running a phone scam! http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Judge Kicked Off Bench for [Bad Things] - Ep. 6.230

January 10, 2020 17:01 - 8 minutes - 7.78 MB

A judge has been kicked off the bench for bad things. Which I describe with code words. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

You Got Counterfeit Money? Ep. 6.229

January 10, 2020 14:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

It's illegal to make counterfeit money but it is also illegal to use it or even possess it, under certain circumstances. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Pet Rabbits and Mood Lighting in Prison? Ep. 6.228

January 09, 2020 17:00 - 8 minutes - 7.93 MB

A man in Canadian prison demanded a bunch of crazy stuff - before the courts told him to stop with the nonsense. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Judge's 'Permanent Record' Keeps Him Off Ballot - Ep. 6.227

January 09, 2020 14:00 - 8 minutes - 7.97 MB

A judge in Arkansas was kept from running for a higher seat because of a traffic offense from his youth. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Drunk Driving Police Chief - Ep. 6.226

January 08, 2020 16:00 - 9 minutes - 8.61 MB

A Michigan police chief pleaded guilty to drunk driving. He's not above the law, but neither is he below the law - he says. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Dentist Caught Patient's Mouth on Fire?! Ep. 6.225

January 08, 2020 14:00 - 8 minutes - 7.66 MB

Lawsuit in Vegas alleges that a dentist caught a patient's mouth on fire. Nothing to see here . . . http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Fired for Stealing 10¢ - 50 Years Ago?! - Ep. 6.224

January 07, 2020 16:00 - 8 minutes - 8.13 MB

A man was fired from his bank job - for stealing ten cents almost 50 years earlier. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Leonard French: Internet Law! Ep. 6.223

January 07, 2020 14:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MB

Wherein I talk with Leonard French, Esq about his field of law: Defending people who are accused of violating copyright law on the internet. His websites are as follows: Lawyer: https://leonardjfrench.com Torrent Defense: https://torrentdefense.com Lawful Masses: https://lawfulmasses.com Me: http://www.lehtolaw.com

Don't Throw Coins in Jet Engines! Ep. 6.222

January 06, 2020 17:00 - 8 minutes - 7.52 MB

A man was fined for throwing coins into a jet engine for good luck, a common occurrence in China. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Attorney Serves Wrong Guy! Ep. 6.221

January 06, 2020 14:01 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

An attorney served legal process on the wrong guy - a musician playing a New Year's Eve gig. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Pregnant Camel Runs Amok: Lawsuit - Ep. 6.220

January 05, 2020 17:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB

A woman claims her pregnant camel injured her while on vacation and is suing the booking agency here in the states. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Move by Canoe! Ep. 6.219

January 05, 2020 14:00 - 8 minutes - 7.94 MB

A man in Canada moved by canoe, just to prove the cost would be tax deductible. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Squatter Gets to Keep House! Ep. 6.218

January 04, 2020 17:00 - 10 minutes - 9.88 MB

A squatter in California has made the news for getting title to the home he was squatting in. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Lawsuit: Dogfood Made My Dog Fat! Ep. 6.217

January 04, 2020 14:00 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MB

A woman has filed a class action lawsuit against a dogfood maker, saying its dogfood made her dog fat. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Tax Exemption on a Tent?! Ep. 6.216

January 03, 2020 17:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

Florida couple lived in a tent for 2 days, to argue that the property under the tent was their homestead for tax purposes. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

One Attorney - Half Billion $ Fraud Ep. 6.215

January 03, 2020 14:00 - 10 minutes - 9.3 MB

One attorney may have stolen over a half a BILLION dollars from Social Security. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Birds 2 - Bad Neighbors 0 Ep. 6.214

January 02, 2020 17:01 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

People often complain about the farming activity next door - right AFTER they moved next door to the farm. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

City Scammed for a Million $ - Ep. 6.213

January 02, 2020 14:00 - 9 minutes - 8.46 MB

A city in Colorado was hit by scammers for a million dollars. And now, the money is gone. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Lawyer Punched in the Hennepin - Ep. 6.212

January 01, 2020 17:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

A lawyer was assaulted by his own client in Minnesota. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Patient Dies After Catching Fire During Surgery - Ep. 6.210

January 01, 2020 14:00 - 7 minutes - 7.22 MB

Crazy story out of Romania. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Being Sued Over a Debt? Watch This - Ep. 6.211

December 31, 2019 16:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MB

Attorney Adam Taub helps consumers being sued over debt. If you are being sued, you should contact an attorney immediately. Even if you owe the debt. His website is a http://www.clgplc.net http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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