Author Archives: Administrator
What is The Standard for Proving Forfeitability in Illinois Today?
Illinois now requires preponderance of evidence to prove forfeitability, marking a shift in the standard...
Nov
Wells Fargo Settles Lawsuit Over Deficient Repossession Notices
Wells Fargo agrees to a $95M settlement in a lawsuit over inadequate repossession notices, including...
Nov
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals Grants Police Officer Qualified Immunity in Improper Repossession Lawsuit
The Fourth Circuit grants a police officer qualified immunity in a lawsuit over improper repossession...
Nov
Trial Court Analyzed Six Alleged Violations of Notice to Sell Repossessed Vehicle
In AmeriCredit v. Bell, the Missouri court analyzed six alleged UCC Article 9 violations in...
Nov
Dealership’s Issuance of Replacement Key Leads to Lawsuit: Gen. Sec. Indem. Co. of Ariz. A/S/O Terryville Chevrolet, LLC v. Felix F. Callari, Inc
In the case of Gen. Sec. Indem. v. Felix F. Callari, 2024, a BMW dealership...
Nov
Federal Court Sends Improper Repossession to Arbitration Despite Lien Being Paid Off
Court orders arbitration in wrongful repossession dispute where the vehicle had been fully paid off...
Nov
Improper Repossession Lawsuit Requires Proof of Financial Institution’s Direct Involvement
In Flowers v. Kia, court dismisses lawsuit due to lack of evidence linking Kia Financial...
Oct
CFPB Releases Report on Wrongdoing in the Auto-Finance Market: Wrongful or Improper Repossessions in 2024
CFPB's 2024 report reveals misconduct in auto finance market, reporting $1.616 trillion in loan debt...
Oct
Is “No” Three Times Good Enough to Be a “Breach of the Peace”?
The Gonzalez v. VJ Wood case highlights whether a verbal 'No' three times is enough...
Oct
No Private Right of Action Against Prosecutor or Detective for Delayed Hearing Greater Than Sixty Days
Whitfield v. Muskingum County case finds no right to sue for delayed vehicle return, as...
Oct