Tag: elder financial abuse

You just received a California data breach notification, now what?  An identity theft data breach is alarming, but it doesn’t automatically mean you’ve been exposed. You could be at risk, but your next steps depend on what information and whichREAD MORE

The insurance company says you stopped too quickly. The driver behind you says someone cut them off. In a three-car crash, nobody agrees on who hit who first. When deciding car accident liability, California law presumes the rear driver isREAD MORE

Do you have a Toyota Tacoma, Tundra, or Sequoia with a corroded frame? Has your truck been in a frame recall? Toyota Tacoma frame rust can seriously weaken your truck’s structure, affecting how it handles and protects you in aREAD MORE

In 2025, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau claimed federal law preempts state medical debt protections. But California’s statute remains in place.  Senate Bill 1061 (SB 1061) protects consumers from harmful medical collections and debt. Under California consumer rights, credit reportingREAD MORE

When California consumers buy a product, they’re automatically protected by an implied warranty of merchantability. This means a product — especially a major purchase like a car — should be safe to use and work as intended.  Under Song-Beverly §READ MORE

When your vehicle is under warranty, you expect the manufacturer to fix covered problems within a reasonable amount of time. But what happens when your car spends days — or weeks — sitting at the dealership?  California’s Lemon Law providesREAD MORE

California consumers have different credit report rights under FCRA vs CCRA protections. The federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires fair and accurate reporting, allows consumers to dispute errors, and sets rules for how credit information can be collected andREAD MORE

Your check engine light comes on. You take your car to the dealer, they make a repair, clear the warning, and send you home. But the warning light comes back, and your transmission problems only get worse. That exact scenarioREAD MORE

You buy a car that looks perfect on the lot. A week later, warning lights appear, the battery fails, and the transmission begins slipping. While your car is in the shop, an unfamiliar account appears on your credit report andREAD MORE

Electric vehicles are changing the way we drive, but like any car, they can develop serious problems. When electric vehicle defects happen despite repeated repairs, California’s EV lemon law gives you the right to a refund, replacement, or cash settlement. READ MORE