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Lehto's Law
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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Lehto's LawCarmakers Say They’ll Leave CA Over New Car Privacy Law
The new CA law requires automakers to provide an easy way for consumers to get the tracking on their car shut off under certain circumstances; the carmakers…
Lehto's LawTicketed for ‘Rolling Coal’ at a Car Show
Can you be ticketed for 'Rolling Coal' and if so, what would the ticket look like? https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Lehto's LawOwner of Towing Company Accused Of DOZENS of Fraudulent Tows
This happened in Arkansas. Some of my towing stories from VinWiki: https://youtu.be/NDvMbk9AtgA
Lehto's LawFederal Court Says Therapist Can Help People Over the Phone
Another win by the good people at the Institute for Justice. https://ij.org/
Lehto's Law‘Noise Cameras’ Issues Millions of Dollars Worth of Tickets in NYC
Everyone agrees there is too much noise; is this the best way to combat the problem? https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Lehto's LawSCOTUS Upholds Tax Auction for Way Less Than the Home Was Worth
Here is the Supreme Court opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/25-95_dc8e.pdf
Lehto's LawMan Gets Three Years in Prison for Helping College Students Cheat
This happened in England, but it happens pretty much everywhere (the cheating, that is). https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Lehto's LawDealer Accused of Forging Titles to Salvage Cars without Telling Buyers
Authorities say the cars should have had salvage titles but somehow were sold without them. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Lehto's LawNot Just License Plates: They’re Going to Track So Much More
A company has been issued a patent to track many of the devices inside your car as it drives by an ALPR - and this new tracker could be deployed "off-road"…
Lehto's LawMan Charged $2K After Someone Stole The Transponder from His Rental Car
The transponder appears to have been stolen by the previous renter of the car. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Lehto's Law$24 Million Verdict Against Detective Over Bad Arrest
The plaintiff cannot work in his field again because the arrest affected his FINRA license. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Lehto's LawNew Law Will Provide Attorneys for Civil Asset Forfeiture Victims
Colorado is the second state to pass such a law, providing Civil Asset Forfeiture victims with attorneys if they cannot afford them. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Lehto's LawJudge Throws All 4 Attorneys Off Case for Misusing AI
This happened in Mississippi where two attorneys on each side of the case were removed by the court for AI misuse. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Lehto's LawInnocent Man Beaten by Police WON’T Get His Day in Court
A sad ending to a drawn out case. Support the IJ. https://ij.org
Lehto's LawCalifornia’s Proposed Tire Law Draws Criticism
It's unclear if the proposed regulation will accomplish its goals as clearly as the state hopes. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Lehto's LawState Sup Ct Gets Filings w/Made-up Cites and Quotes
This happened in Oregon, and one party resubmitted with AI problems in the second filing. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Lehto's LawSomeone Stole a Beacon From a Lighthouse
The Coast Guard is asking for help in recovering a beacon that was apparently stolen from a lighthouse in WI in May. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Lehto's Law‘Technical Issues’ Cause Headache for State Lottery
A new Indiana scratch off lottery ticket appears to be a winner - until it is checked officially, causing many people to complain. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Lehto's LawLawsuit Claims $1.5M Damages from Mashed Potatoes Slip and Fall
A woman slipped and fell on mashed potatoes and has filed a lawsuit seeking $1.5 million in damages. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Lehto's LawSupreme Court Rules Against Phone Co’s on Jury Trials
Supreme Court Rules Against Phone Co’s on Jury Trials by Lehto's Law
Lehto's LawWhat You Need to Know Before YOU Testify
These are some simple guidelines to know before you testify at a deposition in the US. One thing I forgot to mention is that 'I don't know' is an appropriate…
Lehto's LawDealer Accused Of Selling Cars Without Paying Lender (Fargo?!)
The parties appear to have reached a settlement - at least they are working toward one. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Lehto's LawShe Can’t Collect Jackpot After Excluding Herself From Casino
The woman had asked to be excluded from the casino - which means she probably cannot collect the winnings (and can be cited for trespassing)…
Lehto's LawVillage Backs Down After Threatening to Destroy Garden
Illinois has a state law protecting gardens. The Institute's website: https://ij.org/
Lehto's LawCity Damages House Next Door During Demolition
And this is not the first time. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Lehto's LawJay Leno’s Law Gains Support
The proposed law failed to pass previously but is now gaining more support. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Lehto's LawSuspended Driver Keeps Getting Tickets and Then Let Go
This happened in the Milwaukee area. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Lehto's LawNASCAR Race Truck Sold as Street-Legal Gets Seller Arrested
According to law enforcement, the problem is that the truck - they say - has a VIN tag that does not belong to that truck. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Lehto's LawWoman With No Right Hand Ticketed for Phone in Non-Existent Hand
the ticket in FL was later dismissed for a 'lack of evidence'. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Lehto's LawMan Convicted Of Violating Non-Existent Court Order
But the state supreme court ruled in his favor. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Lehto's LawLicense Suspended 72 Times, Man Hits Police Car
This is a case I would not want to handle. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Lehto's LawSmall Town Postmaster Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $50,000
This happened in Scott City, KS. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Lehto's LawFeds Charge 11 People for Selling Over 100,000 Fake Temp Tags
Authorities say the temp tags cost the state and local governments millions of dollars in lost revenue. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Lehto's LawPolice Chief Arrested When Evidence is Sold to Pawn Shop
The police chief was charged after evidence was sold to a pawnshop. They allege that he did it and then tried to cover it up. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Lehto's LawFormer Sheriff’s Deputy Sentenced for Misconduct In Office
This is an update to a video I did about the trial and verdict. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBYFSOENDPc
Lehto's LawComing Soon: Your Tires Uploading Your Driving Data to The Cloud
Pirelli has announced the cyber tires which will upload driving and road data to your car as well as other cars and the cloud. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Lehto's LawStates Ask Court To Force the Breakup of Live Nation and Ticketmaster
This comes after a jury finding that the company operates as an unlawful monopoly. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Lehto's LawAppeals Court Agrees on Compensation for Destructive SWAT Raid
The case has been tried and appealed a few times and the 5th Circuit finally said the Plaintiff is entitled to compensation under the Texas state constitution…
Lehto's LawBird Nesting on Truck Tire at Dealer is Saved by Federal Law
The dealer and the buyer of the truck are both fine with letting the Robins live their lives. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Lehto's LawSCOTUS Urged To Revive ‘Oath or Affirmation’ Req’t For 4th A Searches
Courts have allowed search warrants to be supported by hearsay, even though the 4th Amendment clearly calls for an 'Oath or Affirmation' in support - something…
Lehto's LawDisney Sued Over Biometric Data Gathered at Park Entrances
The lawsuit involves parks in California; Disney says that the entrances are marked in such a way to allow visitors to avoid having their data collected…
Lehto's LawDealer Demands More Money After The Sale - Then Takes His Truck When He Refused
A dealer demanded more money from a buyer after the sale - and then retook the vehicle when he refused. Here is the video I mentioned where a dealer in…
Lehto's LawMan Pleads Guilty To Crime Using an Innocent Man’s Identity
A man told the police he was someone else and managed to get all the way through the guilty plea without anyone realizing he was using someone else's name. The…
Lehto's LawYou Can’t Use The Word ‘Barber’ w/o State Board Permission?
The institute for Justice is representing the owners of a bar named "The Barbershop Blackstone" because the Barber Examiners in NB have said they cannot use…
Lehto's LawState Fights to Keep Surplus from Tax Foreclosures
A class action has been filed in Ohio over the surpluses from tax foreclosure auctions. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Lehto's LawMuseum Car Gets Ticket Without Being Driven
The car is not even registered but a ticket was sent to the museum by NYC after a speed camera spotted a similar car driving too fast. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Lehto's LawSpeed Camera 1 MPH Margin of Error Gets Ticket Tossed
Here is the opinion I refer to: https://www.dccourts.gov/sites/default/files/2026-05/Ricciardi%20v.%20DC%20%2024-CV-0718.pdf
Lehto's LawGA Supreme Court Upset w/AI Citations in Big Case
The state Supreme Court sent the case back down because the lower court's order contained AI-generated problems - and so did the assistant DA's brief…
Lehto's LawFined $915K For Cutting Down 38 Big Trees
Fined $915K For Cutting Down 38 Big Trees by Lehto's Law
Lehto's LawGM Will Pay $12M in Privacy Case in California
CA alleged that GM was selling data gathered from a portion of OnStar to third party data brokers - they agreed to pay a penalty and have stopped the practice…
Lehto's LawI Got Pulled Over (Again?!)
The video I reference about how to reduce the odds of being ticketed: https://youtu.be/fIyXUHz6ggY
Lehto's LawTrooper Had Laptop ‘Missing’ From Bad DUI Arrest
The trooper was suspended for a day and the driver who was arrested was found Not Guilty. He got his laptop back after tracking it to the house of the trooper…
Lehto's LawNew State Law Reins in HOAs In Huge Win for Homeowners
The new MN law (which is expected to be enacted shortly) reins in HOAs in a variety of good ways. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Lehto's LawState Asks Family to Pay $12 Debt of Dead Loved One
The state toll system wanted the family to pay $12 on behalf of their deceased relative - but there was no estate and the family had no legal obligation to…
Lehto's LawMan Can’t Get New License Because of a 47-Y.O. Ticket
The state of NY told the man that their records indicate he had an unpaid ticket in another state - as reported by an even different state. And they cannot…
Lehto's LawI Was Wrong: Proposed CO Law Wouldn’t Change Much
The law - as currently written - doesn't do all that much. Of course, it could be modified even more and it might not pass at all. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Lehto's LawSupervising Atty Held Liable for AI Filing by Subordinate
A judge has sanctioned an attorney for a filing by his subordinate because it contained AI hallucinations - his responsibility arose because he was the…
Lehto's LawPolice Misuse Flock Cameras to Stalk ‘Romantic Interests’
The Institute for Justice found 14 occasions where police misused Flock to - apparently - stalk someone. A great example of something else that can go wrong…
Lehto's LawGood Riddance! Spirit Airlines Goes Out of Business!
I always considered their pricing model to be deceptive so I won't miss Spirit now that they appear to have gone out of business. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Lehto's LawStates Passing Laws to Keep Cellphones Out of Classrooms
This time, it is CT looking at such a ban. Michigan already has one. https://www.lehtoslaw.com