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Steve Lehto: author, attorney. Over 26 years of practicing Michigan Lemon Law and more than a dozen books written. Lehto's Law is the podcast reincarnation of the radio show Lehto hosted for many years in Michigan, answering questions on consumer law. www.lehtoslaw.com Twitter: @stevelehto

Lehto's Law


    • Jul 28, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Lehto's Law podcast is a fantastic show hosted by Steve Lehto, a well-respected lawyer and former law enforcement officer. I have been an avid listener for several years now and have thoroughly enjoyed his well-reasoned commentary on legal issues. Steve's discourse is thoughtful, well-intentioned, civil, and typically well-grounded in precedent. He has a knack for explaining complex legal concepts in a way that laymen can understand, making his podcast accessible and informative to all listeners.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is Steve's ability to cover a wide range of topics. Whether it's car buying, consumer rights, or police tactics, he provides valuable insights and practical advice on various legal matters. His stories are not only entertaining but also serve as excellent examples to illustrate his points. Additionally, Steve's dedication to helping people shines through in his work. He genuinely wants to assist others and is always willing to offer his expertise.

    While I greatly appreciate Steve's perspective on most topics, as a former law enforcement officer myself, I occasionally notice blind spots in his commentary on police tactics. However, this is a minor issue given the overall quality of the podcast. Despite this occasional criticism, Steve's analysis remains insightful and well-informed.

    In conclusion, The Lehto's Law podcast is an excellent source of legal information and entertainment. Steve Lehto's expertise and storytelling abilities make each episode binge-worthy for anyone interested in understanding their rights and navigating the legal system. Whether you're looking for practical advice on car buying or simply want to stay informed about legal issues, this podcast is highly recommended.



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    Latest episodes from Lehto's Law

    Judge Forced to Withdraw Opinion Filled w/AI Mistakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 12:38


    We do not know who is responsible for this - yet. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Used Car Mess: Bad Used Car, Lien Not Paid On Trade-In

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 11:23


    A veritable grab bag of used car issues. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Google Street View Lawsuit: Man Shown Naked in His Backyard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025 9:14


    This happened in Argentina. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Cutting Through Parking Lot to Avoid Red Light Can Get You Ticketed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025 10:54


    A viewer got ticketed in another state - but it is illegal in many states. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Woman Sues Mechanic for Taking Her Car Apart Without Fixing It

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 10:31


    And she won. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Jury Can Decide If $3.1M Win Was A ‘Malfunction' Or Not

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 10:01


    Unanimous state supreme court ruling. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Police Chief Wants You to Stop Flashing Your Brights to Warn of Speed Traps

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 10:37


    But he does say that doing so is legal. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Court Throws Out Suit Against Prime Video For Playing Ads

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 10:01


    Read the Terms & Conditions! https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    ‘Lawn Guy' Arrested for Throwing Huge Party at Client's Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 10:00


    While they were away. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Can a Court Order a Paper To Remove A Story?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 10:03


    A man wants a newspaper to remove the story of his arrest because a court has expunged that record. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Insurance Co Reverses Itself After Getting AI-Generated Appeal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 11:53


    Another angle to the "AI is taking over everything" argument. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    City Places Flock Camera Facing Family's Driveway

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 9:48


    Another great case from the Institute for Justice. Their website: https://ij.org/ Their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@InstituteForJustice

    Man Arrested For DUI on Riding Mower On a Toll Road

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 10:33


    In FL, at 8:30 a.m. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Man Earns $300K While On Paid Administrative Leave

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2025 8:55


    Not bad work if you can get it. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    State Requires Hunting or Fishing License To Run On Trails

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2025 10:21


    I think they should create a separate pass for hiking or running. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    HOA Dispute Over Lawn Gets Homeowner Jailed for A Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 15:44


    This happened in FLA; the jail resulted from a contempt citation for missing a court date. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    What Gives Flint the Right To Auction Off Cars Doing Donuts?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 13:05


    Flint has a city ordinance specifically about stunt driving within the city - that is on top of the driving charge of reckless. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Honda Owner Litigates Over Unusual Tire Wear

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 12:37


    He was handling it by himself at first. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Cars Seized And Will Be Auctioned After Parking Lot Donuts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 10:35


    This happened in Flint MI. The statute I cite: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-257-626

    Voice Artists' Lawsuit Says AI Company Misused Their Voices

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 10:37


    A federal judge refused to throw out the case at this stage. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Judge Awards Damages to Couple Whose Couch Needed More Fluffing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 13:02


    More fluffing than usual, that is. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    OOPS! Attorneys ‘Blunder' Secret Files to the Public

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 12:02


    They probably should have filed them under seal. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Click-to-Cancel Is Blocked By Federal Appeals Crt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025 10:51


    A good idea but the FTC has to try harder. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Hertz AI Inspections Getting Pickier

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2025 10:50


    It's going in the direction we suspected. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Amazon Seller Used Woman's Address for Hundreds of Returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2025 9:18


    And she had no idea why. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    State Sues GM and OnStar Over Sale of Personal Data

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 11:51


    Will other states join them? https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    License Plate Frame No Longer Good Cause to Pull You Over in KS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 15:03


    This is from the KS Supreme Court. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Woman Owes Money to Two Lenders After Botched Auto Refinancing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 10:09


    Which means two different lenders think they have rights to the collateral. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    First Arrest Made Two Minutes After New Law Went Into Effect

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 9:05


    Man doing over 100 MPH right after the new Super Speeder law went into effect in Florida. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Man Fined $4K For Negative Reviews - Fed Law Says They Can't Do That

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 9:51


    A lot of people don't know the law exists. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    WORST Use of AI So Far!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 15:56


    The bad AI showed up in pleadings, a court order, and an appellate brief. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Did Driving School Bribe DMV WorkersTo Pass Unfit Students?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 10:50


    This happened in New York. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    State Does Away With Annual Vehicle Inspections

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2025 10:18


    This is in New Hampshire. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    State Sup. Ct.Says Data From Your Phone Apps is NOT 4th A Protected

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 14:15


    Here is the full opinion: https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2025/2025-Ohio-2323.pdf

    1st Amendment Protects Comments You Make on Gov't Facebook Page

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 11:51


    This is from a recent Federal Court ruling in Pennsylvania. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    It's Official: Texas Dumps Paper Tags

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 10:08


    I suspect a lot of people will have to go in and get real tags in the next two months. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    City Told Her to Get Rid of Her Chickens AFTER Giving Her a Permit for Them

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 10:40


    A federal lawsuit has been filed. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Thousands Told They'd Won Lotto Millions - When They Hadn't

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 8:31


    This happened in Norway. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Towing Co Hit With $7.1 Million Judgment for Wrongful Tow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 10:17


    Most of that is punitive damages. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Federal Court Will Decide on Fight Between Sausage Makers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 13:22


    Allegations involving trade secrets and non-compete agreements. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    City Won't Refund Towing On Wrongfully Towed Cars

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 9:29


    The sent the man a letter written on one day and postmarked 5 days later. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Gold and Silver Fraudster Gets 65 Years In Prison

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 13:23


    They say $75 million worth of precious metals in his possession was misappropriated. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Were 140 Trees Cut Illegally for a Better View?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2025 11:21


    The county has filed a lawsuit with this allegation. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Postal Supervisor Stole 487 Greeting Cards (and Money)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2025 9:53


    He got a suspended sentence and a fine. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Should College Athletes Be Allowed to Bet On Pro Sports?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2025 12:23


    It's the direction things are going now. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Store Won't Accept Return Of Bad Fridge After 48 Hours

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 14:00


    Another win for the consumer from Dennis Beaver: https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/bill-bought-a-fridge-and-then-his-nightmare-began

    State Supreme Court Says You CANNOT Sue The BMV

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 11:28


    This happened in Indiana. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Talking About Cars w/Ed Bolian

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 31:18


    Down at the VinWiki studio! https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    vinwiki ed bolian talking about cars
    Federal Court Strikes Down Warrantless Searches After Reversal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 10:17


    This happened in KS. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Will We Be Taxed by Miles Driven?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 9:39


    The idea gets proposed every now and then - I suspect it will happen soon. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Hertz AI Scanners Are Invincible

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 12:24


    Did anyone think these would make things better? https://www.lehtoslaw.com

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