Category: Consumer Protection
Many Wisconsin Toyota owners rely on their vehicles’ display screens for basic driving functions, and problems with those systems can raise serious concerns. A recent Toyota recall has drawn attention to display screen issues that may affect driver awareness and vehicle safety. If your truck is part of the Toyota faulty display screen recall, here’s […]
I often hear from people who are having problems with their new cars. The car is experiencing repeated problems that cannot seem to be fixed under the warranty. I tell them about the Lemon Law. What is the Lemon Law? Here is s a basic “FAQ” to fill you in. Is my car a lemon? If your car […]
There is no doubt that breakthroughs in medical technology have improved the lives of millions of Americans. And certainly orthopedic implants in particular have relieved the suffering of a growing number of older patients. But as we have seen too many times in the past, the rush to profit from a growing market in health […]
All of us use hazardous substances in our homes. To prevent accidental poisoning or exposure, it is important that we recognize these hazards and store these products safely. Check out helpful resources and tips in this issue of You Should Know A woman in South Jordan, Utah, was recently poisoned when she ordered sweet tea […]
During emergencies such as the COVID-19 outbreak, it is not unusual for unscrupulous businesses, profiteers and scam artists to prey on consumers. Governor Evers has declared a State of Emergency due to the COVID-19 outbreak in Wisconsin and that means Wisconsin’s Anti Price Gouging Law is in effect. The law prohibits sellers from selling consumer goods […]
LawtonCates helps establish the University of Wisconsin’s Consumer Law Clinic. Out of three Madison entities comes one Consumer Law Clinic. The U.W.-Madison Law School, the Center for Public Representation and the law firm of LawtonCates have joined forces to give law students hands-on learning experiences while helping consumers in need. The new clinic promotes consumer […]