Auto Airbag FRAUD
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on May 17, 2012 in News
Drivers who are in accidents, purchase used cars, or visit “weekend” mechanics may be at risk of a very dangerous scam: airbag fraud. Airbags are valuable, so some dishonest mechanics have removed and sold original airbags. Fraudulent mechanics replace bags with cheap knockoffs, rebuilt equipment, or even stuff cavities with rags—then replace covers. This exposes […]
Read MoreRebate RAGE!
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on May 17, 2012 in News
Rebate rip-offs have sparked consumer lawsuits and new legislation. Many who buy products promoted with “cash” rebates are enraged when the rebate is too hard to apply for, is unreasonably delayed, takes the form of a “reward” credit card, is a credit toward purchases limited to the issuing manufacturer, or never arrives at all. A […]
Read MoreSocial Media Discovery Evolving in Pennsylvania
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on May 17, 2012 in News
The Legal Intelligencer by Gina Passarella May 24, 2011 A Northumberland County judge granted last week a defense motion seeking access to the private portions of the Facebook and MySpace accounts of a personal injury plaintiff, finding no privilege exists in Pennsylvania for information on private sections of social websites. Common Pleas Court Judge Charles H. Saylor […]
Read MoreSCHMIDT KRAMER Lawyers Named 2009 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on May 14, 2012 in News
Schmidt Kramer, is pleased to announce that Partners Scott B. Cooper and Terry Hyman have been named 2009 “Pennsylvania Super Lawyers” by Law & Politics Magazine. Each year, only 5% of personal injury lawyers in the Commonwealth are named Super Lawyers in honor of their professional achievements and high standing among their peers—and Scott and Terry were among […]
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