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If you own a Class A or Class C Fleetwood Enterprises recreational vehicle, you may need a supplemental braking system if you tow loads approaching 3,500 pounds. The parties have reached a settlement apparently valued at $8.55 million in an action filed against recreational vehicle manufacturer Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. on behalf of original owners of 1994-2000 Fleetwood Class A or Class C motor homes who still own their RVs. Claim forms must be postmarked by April 18, 2004 to be considered valid.

Since auto lease contracts are quite complex, consumers should conduct careful research to make sure they understand what they are signing. A Florida class action has been filed against auto financing companies Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation and Infiniti Financial Services, on behalf of vehicle lessees who allege that the companies charged them "taxes" that were actually just undisclosed fees to cover wear and tear, and excess mileage on the vehicles, in violation of Florida consumer protection laws and the federal Consumer Leasing Act.

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 judge in St. Louis, Missouri has approved a tentative settlement of a class-action lawsuit against Enterprise Leasing Co. over surcharges the company has charged vehicle renters since July 1997.

A class action lawsuit has been filed in federal court against General Motors Corporation. The case involves product liability claims and was originally filed in state court in Bergen County New jersey but has not been removed to the federal court system at the request of the defendants. No additional information about the substance of the allegations is available at this time. Classactionamerica.com will monitor this case and provide additional details as soon as they become available.

Many people now leasing autos are overpaying because they didn't know how to get a good deal - or how to recognize a bad deal. A Florida class action has been filed against auto financing company Chase Manhattan Automotive Finance Corporation on behalf of vehicle lessees who allege that the company charged them "taxes" that were actually just undisclosed fees to cover wear and tear, and excess mileage on the vehicles, in violation of Florida consumer protection laws and the federal Consumer Leasing Act.

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