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Outside Lemon Law? Try the Mag Moss Act.
2008-05-22 22:04:00
On Your Side: Car Issues  by Jim Donovan PHILADELPHIA (CBS 3) ? Are you having mechanical problems with your car? While state lemon laws can help, some Federal laws are designed to protect you too. In fact the Magnuson-Moss Act may be your best bet. Jan Jeffries bought a certified pre-owned Jaguar about a year ago. ...
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Philadelphia City Council Passes Used Car Lemon Law Bill
2008-05-20 17:43:00
At 1-800-LEMON LAW, we receive countless calls from folks who purchased a used car and ended up being taken for a ride.  Sometimes the car has a salvage title, or it will not pass inspection, or it just falls apart.  Many times, these distressed drivers have little or no protection under the State and Federal Laws we work with. Now, Mayor Nutter’s consumer advocate Lance Haver is working hard to change that in Philadelphia . This past Monday, The Philadelphia City Council has approved a lemon law bill for used cars, and if that bill becomes law, drivers will have 72 hours to get their car checked out by a mechanic following the purchase.  If the car is not drivable, the dealer will either have to fix the problem or allow the consumer to return the car for a full refund.  This is a bill whose time has come, according to Kimmel & Silverman Founding Attorney Craig Thor Kimmel. “In Philadelphia, used car sales occur with greater frequency than in less populated area...
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Ford Recalls 650,000 Trucks
2008-05-16 22:47:00
DETROIT (Reuters) — Ford Motor (F) is recalling more than 650,000 of its top-selling F-150 pickups as well as a Lincoln-branded truck because of a problem with the brake hose that could cause the vehicles to lose braking power.The automaker has recalled 2005 and 2006 model year Ford F-150 and Lincoln Mark LT trucks, according to the recall notice posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on its website Wednesday.Ford trucks covered by the recall are equipped with 5.4-liter engines. The brake hose on those trucks can detach from an intake manifold, causing the driver to lose the “assist” function that provides additional power to the brakes, according to the safety notice.The trucks could still be stopped with remaining braking power but it would require drivers to apply “more force to the pedal,” Ford spokesman Wes Sherwood said.He said Ford had received reports of 11 minor accidents but no injuries because of the brake hose defect.The sw...
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1-800-LEMON-LAW to sponsor Alex’s Lemonade Stand Telethon on KYW 3
2008-05-13 21:10:00
Philadelphia, PA - 1-800 LEMON LAW, the Nationally-recognized Lemon Law and Consumer Advocacy Firm of Kimmel & Silverman, will sponsor a live telethon benefiting Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer. The live, call-in special will air from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on KYW TV, the Philadelphia CBS affiliate. The Foundation is named in honor of Alexandra Scott, a brave little girl who ultimately lost her life to cancer at the age of eight. Four years prior to her passing, Alex developed her own way to raise funds so that other children would not have to endure what she had suffered. She opened a lemonade stand on her lawn and all the monies would go toward cancer research. Her parents, Liz and Jay Scott, have carried on Alex’s legacy, devoting their lives to raising awareness and funds for cancer research. The telethon kicks off the 5th annual ALSF Lemonade Days, a 3-day national event where volunteers host lemonade stands throughout the Country, all raising monies to ...
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Turn to 10! and win free gas courtesy of 1-800 LEMON LAW
2008-05-13 21:10:00
Attention TV viewers in Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware– Think you know everything about the lemon law?  Test your knowledge and you could win a $50 WAWA gas card.  Watch the 10! show the next five Thursdays at 2pm on NBC10 for your chance to win.  Share This
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Who are you dealing with & what are you waiting for?
2008-04-18 17:44:00
We are very proud of our website. Since it’s inception over ten years ago as the first site dealing specifically with lemon law and breach of warranty rights, we have provided information to more than 20 million visitors.  We have been recognized by many organizations for providing comprehensive and useful information to both distressed ...
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The Magnuson Moss Warranty Act: A hidden gem most consumers do not know abo
2008-04-10 23:29:00
Certainly, we have all heard of the lemon law at one time or another.  Every State has one and they are designed to protect car owners when their ride turns sour.  But, what if you fall outside the lemon law provisions?  Perhaps, you live in Pennsylvania, and your problem occurred at 13,000 miles, rather ...
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Pittsburgh Lemon Law Attorney to Participate In Seminar on Women Lawyers Re
2008-04-03 22:20:00
Christina Gill Roseman, Managing Attorney of Kimmel & Silverman’s Pittsburgh office will be participating in a free seminar on women attorneys who want to reenter the job force after taking time off to raise a family.  “Just A Detour: Tips on How to Off-and On-Ramp Successfully” is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Bar Association Commission ...
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Attention Jeep Owners: Has a leak gotten you ?all wet??
2008-03-21 19:36:00
We are seeing a lot of 2008 Jeep Wrangler and Patriot vehicles with water leaks.  Regardless of whether you have a hard top or a soft top, this should not be happening, no matter what your service manager says.  If your Jeep has been leaking, and you have been in three or more times ...
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Heading out to a ?once-in-a-lifetime? dealership event to buy a car? Watch
2008-03-21 19:30:00
Attention viewers in Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley: You see the advetorials in the Philadelphia Inquirer and receive the solicitations in the mail.  It’s a once-in-a-lifetime event at a local dealership, with pricing and financing deals that are so unbelievable, they can’t even print the terms. Sounds a like a great deal, right?  STOP.  Before ...
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Lemon Law Attorney Bob Silverman Honored in NJ Attorneys Poll
2008-03-21 17:51:00
Congrats to New Jersey Lemon Law Attorney Bob Silverman , who has been honored as a New Jersey Super Lawyer for the fourth year running.  Throughout the State, attorneys were asked to vote for the most effective attorneys they have personally observed in action, with the top vote getters being named Super Lawyers. Only five ...
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Honda Accord Tops The List for Quality Used Cars
2008-03-19 19:19:00
 By Jacqueline Mitchell, Forbes.com Think about a used car and you might think junky, dirty and old. But another market is catching the attention of savvy buyers who want updated rides without paying new-car prices. These certified used or certified “pre-owned” (CPO) vehicles have been inspected and refurbished by the manufacturer and are backed by extended ...
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NEW JERSEY LEMON LAW TO BE DISCUSSED ON ?EYE ON OCEAN COUNTY?
2008-03-18 17:11:00
(Toms River, NJ)? Many distressed drivers throughout the Garden State are not aware they are entitled to free legal representation if their car is a lemon. Consumer rights under the New Jersey Lemon Law and Federal Magnuson Moss Warranty will be discussed on ?Eye On Ocean County .?  The program will air on Comcast in Ocean ...

Lemon Law Alert - Ford F Trucks on Fire
2008-03-07 19:09:00
Lemon Lawyer Craig Thor Kimmel was featured in this Fox Undercover story on Ford F-Trucks catching fire as a result of unsuccessful cruise control recall that wasn?t performed on many vehicles. If this has happened to you, please contact Michael Sacks, Kimmel and Silverman?s Client Services Director, at 800-536-6652 ext. 131 or via e-mail ...
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Ford?s ?Cruising? For A Bruising?Truck owners must disconnect their cruise
2008-02-29 19:34:00
We are working with a Philadelphia Network affiliate on this story.  If your truck has suffered damage as a result of this problem, please contact Michael Sacks, Kimmel and Silverman’s Director of Client Services at 800-536-6652 ext. 131 or via e-mail at msacks@lemonlaw.com. Feds Alert Ford Owners to Recall s By KEN THOMAS ? 18 hours ago WASHINGTON ...
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A shout out from CBS News
2008-02-29 19:11:00
(CBS News ) What recourse do I have if a car I buy turns out to be a dud? That was among the questions answered Thursday by Early Show consumer correspondent Susan Koeppen in the latest installment in her series, “Ask It Early.” Viewers send Susan videos of themselves posing the questions, and she picks some to answer ...
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K&S Makes Front Page News
2008-02-26 23:16:00
Lemon Aid Driving a clunker?  There is help. By Dan Sokil (staff writer) Norristown Reporter February 9, 2008 Maybe you?ve heard a catchy tune, or seen a commercial on TV about it.  But what exactly are you supposed to do if you find yourself driving a ?lemon?? Roy ?Duke? Milner of Lansdale knows first-hand the problem that can occur. He ...
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Looking for a new car for a new year? Check out Comcast Newsmakers
2008-02-20 22:44:00
Lemon Law Attorney Craig Kimmel provides some rules of thumb for buying a new car without being taken for a ride  all this week on Comcast Newsmakers.  If you live in Pennsylvania, you can check out Newsmakers at the following times on CNN Headline News: Wednesday 2/20:  7:25 am & 3:25 pm Thursday 2/21:  6:25 am & ...
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Be Careful Of The New Kids On The Block
2008-02-01 17:51:00
Thanks to the world wide web, anyone can promote their services on-line and programs, such as google adwords, enables law firms to target specific terms and pay to appear under these terms.  The disturbing fact is that folks can write anything in their ads that they want–there is no control or protocol.  Earlier this ...
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Great News for the Garden State?Senate Looks to Expand NJ Lemon Law
2008-01-30 20:11:00
Jim Griffin from Politicer.com is reporting that the Senate Commerce Committee approved legislation that would better protect consumers under the New Jersey Lemon Law for new car purchases by expanding coverage from 18,000 miles to 24,000 miles. The Bill was sponsored by Senators Barbara Buono and Nicholas Scutari. The Committee approved Bill S-454, which ...
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Value Kia settles deceptive ad lawsuit for $250,000
2008-01-11 21:48:00
From www.6abc.com by Matt Dennis and Bob Monek  January 10, 2007 — Two local auto-dealerships have agreed to pay 250-thousand dollars for deceptive advertising and other illegal practices. The settlement is the result of a civil lawsuit filed by the Pennsylvania Attorney General against Value Kia on Essington Avenue in Southwest Philadelphia and the Value Kia on East ...
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What to ask when hiring a lemon law attorney to avoid a sour experience.
2007-12-27 19:31:00
Happy new year–we hope you enjoyed a happy holiday with family and friends.  2008 will soon be upon us and as folks reneter reality after their holiday break, their cars will no doubt provide a source of anger and frustration.  Do you know that if the same problem occurs three or more times under manufacturers warranty,  you ...
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Triumph Motorcycles Showing That Safety Comes First
2007-11-28 23:11:00
Important Safety Recall Notice Triumph Motorcycles has issued an important safety recall notice (N.H.T.S.A No. 07V-455) to all owners of the Rocket III Classic and Rocket III Classic Tourer models. Triumph has found a defect within the Engine Management Software that may result in the engine stalling when coming to a stop or when idle. It ...

Making The Lemon Law Work For you from Fox Philly
2007-11-20 21:57:00
Looking for a quick, informative TV feature outlining your rights under the Lemon  Law?  Check out a great piece by Fox Philadelphia consumer reporter Michelle Williams by clicking here! Share This
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From WPXI TV in Pittsburgh- Woman gets refund from GM after filing suit abo
2007-11-15 16:25:00
From WPXI TV Pittsburgh airing last night….  Some Mini Vans Put Local Families At Risk PITTSBURGH — Families buy them for room and safety, but some minivans are now scaring local drivers. Lisa Ray, of Penn Hills, said she got a sweet deal on her 2005 Chevy Uplander. She bought it new and it came with a ...
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Lemon Lawyer Craig Kimmel Named Awesome Attorney
2007-11-06 17:14:00
Congratulations to Kimmel & Silverman Founding Partner Craig Thor Kimmel for being named an Awesome Attorney for Lemon Law in SJ Magazine’s “Best Lawyer s” issue.  This is the most recent feather in the cap for Craig, who has been named a Super Lawyer by Law & Politics Magazine four years running, and is one ...

Sliding Doors Driving GM Owners Back To The Dealer
2007-11-06 17:10:00
Imagine driving down the road in your minivan and having your sliding door open while you’re vehicle is in motion….some as fast as 45 miles per hour.  We are getting repeated calls from folks with Chevrolet Uplanders, Saturn Relays, Buick Terrazas, and Pontiac Montanas with this problem, and we are working on several television ...
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A Lemon Wife?
2007-10-18 19:31:00
As a long-running lemon law firm, you can imagine that we have received some crazy inquiries over the years, but this one takes the cake….Special thanks to the author for giving us permission to share it with you: Dear Attorney Kimmel: As a retired podiatric physician and tenured professor at Temple University’s School of Podiatric Medicine, ...
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Help Get Rid of Mandatory Binding Arbitration?Support the Arbitration Fairn
2007-10-08 23:25:00
Your help is urgently needed on important legislation impacting on all consumers. The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 (House Bill H.R. 3010 and Senate Bill S. 1782) would outlaw mandatory arbitration agreements for consumer contracts. As you know, businesses and corporations bury binding mandatory arbitration clauses in contracts for countless products and services including credit ...
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Celebrate Autumn in Ambler Sunday 9/30
2007-09-28 23:08:00
Looking for a fun way to kick in Fall? Join Kimmel & Silverman for the City of Ambler’s OctoberFest Sunday , September 30 from Noon-5pm on Butler Avenue in Ambler, PA. Food, shopping, and entertainment are all on the agenda. Be sure to stop by our information station, right in front of the ...
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