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Case ID: 4519 | Automotive | 11/08/2005
A lawyer in the town of Girard, Ohio has gotten the ball rolling on a possible class action against pesky traffic cameras. The attorney handling the case said he requested owners of cars photographed speeding by the camera be issued warnings rather than fines until his case is litigated. After the city refused to comply, the attorney threatened the city with a class action lawsuit.
One day after demanding Girard stop issuing citations for speed violations caught by its automated traffic camera, the attorney followed through on his threat to seek class action status for his lawsuit. In a letter to the city from the Girard, Ohio attorney, he stated that if a class status is granted, he will ask the court to order Girard to return the nearly $35,000 it has generated through speed citations to fined car owners since the camera went into use in July, 2005. In the motion filed November 3, 2005, the lawyer representing the ticketed drivers amended it to be on behalf of Niles, Ohio resident Julie Sferra - his original client - plus the class of people who have been or will be issued photo citations. It asked for a writ prohibiting Girard from issuing any citations, conducting any hearings and collecting any fines during the life of the suit.
At Lawcash.com, it is our goal to keep you informed about important legal cases, class actions and settlements. Our lawyers offer free legal evaluations in tort cases, class actions, personal injury, and other lawsuits because we are dedicated to helping you resolve your legal complaints. Other Automotive Cases of Interest Alton, Illinois plaintiff’s attorney Lanny Darr filed suit July 11, 2005 against Affirmative Insurance Company because it would only reimburse him $18.90 per day for a rental vehicle. Darr claims he was involved in an auto accident Feb. 14, 2005 with a driver, who was negligent and insured by Affirmative.
“Affirmative refused to lease a vehicle for Darr and failed to reimburse for an amount greater than $18.90 per day, which is illegal under Illinois law,” the complaint states. Darr claims he could not drive his Ford Explorer for several days while it was being repaired.
A class action has been filed against the Banc One Acceptance Corporation on behalf of all Florida residents who leased cars from Banc One between October 16, 1998, and October 16, 2003, and who paid "taxes" on itemized fees for wear and tear, excessive mileage and disposition of the vehicles at the end of their lease. The lessees claim that these "taxes" were merely hidden fees and that Banc One either pocketed the "tax" money, or benefited from it prior to forwarding it to the Department of Revenue.
The class has been certified in an action filed against the Oklahoma Transportation Authority and the State of Oklahoma on behalf of all current and former PikePass customers who had at least one force match transaction after July 11, 1997. The action alleges that Oklahoma's automated toll-gathering system has overcharged travelers for at least the last seven years. Persons eligible to take part in the action should contact the attorneys for the class to register. Millions of consumers have been defrauded into paying thousands extra for a so-called pre-owned Ford over the past four years when the car may have gone through the same certification as any other used car. Several class actions have been filed against auto manufacturer DaimlerChrysler AG (NYSE:DCX) and certain of its officers and directors by foreign stockholders who purchased the securities of DaimlerChrysler AG between November 17, 1998, and November 17, 2000, including those former foreign shareholders of Chrysler Corporation who surrendered their Chrysler shares in connection with the merger of Chrysler and Daimler-Benz on November 17, 1998. The actions claim that the defendants violated federal securities laws by misrepresenting the nature of the merger as a ‘merger of equals’ to avoid paying an acquisition premium to Chrysler shareholders. The class has been certified in an action filed against Volkswagen of America, Inc. on behalf of Florida owners of 1999-2002 VW Jettas, who allege that their front end spoilers are poorly designed, so that they catch on parking lot curbs and easily tear off. The action seeks compensatory damages for those owners who have had to pay for repairs, and a remedial fix for those owners who have had no problems. Persons eligible to take part in the action should contact the attorneys for the class for more information. |
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