Several cases in Illinois have awarded punitive damages for auto fraud by used car dealers. One such case is “Gent v. Collinsville Volkswagen, Inc.” where the court upheld punitive damages against the dealership for fraud or gross negligence, though the award was reduced from $12,000 to $3,000 as it was…
In order to win a consumer fraud case about a rebuilt wrecked automobile or vehicle, it would be necessary to demonstrate several key points. 1. The seller misrepresented or concealed the actual condition of the vehicle, such as by failing to disclose that the vehicle was a rebuilt wreck or…
“As is” and certain other non-reliance or purported exculpatory clauses under the common law, have not provided a defense against fraud in Illinois courts for decades. This is particularly important where, as in most automobile sales transactions, one party is unsophisticated, and the other party, like a used car dealer,…
In Illinois, damages for inconvenience and aggravation can be claimed in cases of fraud and consumer fraud, but there are important conditions to consider. Under the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act (ICFA), plaintiffs can assert damages stemming from the defendant’s conduct, which can include emotional damages such…
Buying a used car, truck, or SUV should be an exciting experience, but all too often, consumers find themselves facing fraud and deceptive practices by unscrupulous auto dealers. When you’re caught in the web of auto dealer fraud, it’s crucial to have a skilled and experienced Illinois Consumer Rights Lawyer…
In the realm of consumer rights protection and legal representation, Lubin Austermuehle Law Firm stands out as a trusted and distinguished advocate for individuals who have fallen victim to car dealer consumer fraud in Illinois. When it comes to cases involving flood vehicles and rebuilt wrecks, their expertise and commitment…
Buying a used car can be an exciting experience, but it comes with risks, particularly when it involves fraud. Fortunately, Illinois has robust consumer protection laws, and recent court decisions shed light on how these laws are applied in cases of used car fraud. In this blog post, we’ll explore…
Car fraud can lead to criminal charges in addition to civil suits for consumer fraud as a recent criminal prosecution in Georgia demonstrates. Police apprehended two employees of Newman, Georgia Nissan franchised dealer. The charges are that they fraudulently altered car purchase documents and forged customers signatures in order to…
According to state law enforcement officials, a used car dealer’s business had to close down because it was accused of deceitfully earning more than $70,000 from sales. Police claim that Ilham Driouich, aged 23 from Enola, and Anas Soubai, aged 28 from Harrisburg, dishonestly obtained $74,750 from 18 distinct clients…
Plaintiff seeks damages from Defendants under the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act, including punitive damages, which are expressly recoverable under the Act. 815 ILCS 505/10a. Illinois courts mandate allowing for punitive damages net-worth-related discovery, when, such damages are available as a matter of law. In Pickering v.…