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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


    • Sep 3, 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

    Taco Bell Uses AI in Drive-Thru And Fails

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 10:41


    It got a lot of its orders right - it's the ones that it got wrong which were comical. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Judge Who Jailed Man Wrongfully Will Retire

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 13:56


    A Wisconsin judge was being investigated for wrongfully jailing a man who appeared before him on another matter; the investigation appears to have ended because the judge has announced he will retire. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Police Reports Take a YEAR To Get From State Police?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 10:11


    In CT, a man ordered a police report and was told it could take more than a year for him to get a copy. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Civil Asset Forfeiture Victim WINS!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 12:31


    Another big win for the IJ, where a man had his money seized by federal agents who then dismissed their claims; they fought him on paying his court costs and fees and an appeals court ordered the government to pay up. https://ij.org/

    Man Arrested for Impersonating An Attorney and Burglary

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 9:34


    A man in Las Vegas was arrested for impersonating an attorney - where is accused of using the bar number of a real attorney - and burglary, along with some other crimes. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Flock Stops Sharing Surveillance w/Feds for Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025 8:54


    Flock cameras are operating in Illinois and the secretary of state pointed out that sharing the surveillance with federal authorities appeared to violate state law - so Flock has agreed to stop the sharing for the time being. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Supercars Seized for ‘Anti-Social' Driving

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2025 8:49


    Police in England seized supercars - including a Lamborghini and a Porsche - for driving behavior they described as "anti-social". The cars were impounded and the drivers or owners will have to pay to recover their cars. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    One Simple Rule for Hiring An Attorney

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2025 10:52


    The most obvious red flag you should look out for when hiring an attorney is to see if they have ever been disciplined by the state bar. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Littering Gets Man Arrested After 5 Years On the Run

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 8:13


    The man was wanted for an alleged crypto scam in South Korea and was only spotted by police because he was caught littering near a train station. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Federal Fugitive Arrested One Year After Faking Death

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 8:53


    Authorities say the man from Maine faked his own death to avoid arrest; he was arrested in Missouri and faces extradition to Maine. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Woman Accused Of Stealing $2M From an RV Dealer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 10:17


    From one of the largest RV dealers there is. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    $20K RV Frame Repair Wasn't Covered by Warranty

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 11:43


    When their defective frame wasn't covered by warranty, the owners contacted a local TV station - who managed to get some extra consideration for the problem and the frame was repaired at no cost to the owners. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    One Year in Prison For Impersonating Her Dead Mother, Stealing Benefits

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 10:13


    She's going to prison for a year after impersonating her dead mother for 25 years; they allege she misappropriated $360,000 in the scheme. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Who Knew 2X4s Caused So Much Legal Trouble?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 11:48


    A few lawsuits alleging fraud based on the actual sizes of 2x4s at Home Depot and Menard's were thrown out, but a lawsuit brought by the state of California against Lowe's was settled and Lowe's agreed to relabel their dimensional lumber to avoid confusion in the future. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Judge Investigated For Jailing Man Improperly

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 11:01


    Judge in Wisconsin jailed a man who was before him for a probation review - but he accused the man of ripping off a customer of his cement business. The customer was an employee of another judge in the same courthouse. Now a special investigator is examining the case. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    SCOTUS Ruling Ignored by CA Court

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 9:46


    It seems like a lot of unnecessary litigation. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Attorneys Keep Submitting AI 'Errors' in Pleadings

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025 12:56


    This time it was in Australia. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Lawsuit vs. Home Depot For Biometric Checkout Scans

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2025 9:10


    This case is in Illinois. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Someone Stole The Catalytic Converters from 20 School Buses

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2025 8:52


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

    Airlines Sued for Selling ‘Window' Seats Without Windows

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 10:24


    They charge extra for these things nowadays. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Court Upholds $92M Fine vs. T-Mobile for Selling Customer Location Data

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 9:48


    AT&T and Verizon are next. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Lawsuit Over Police Searches At the Airport Can Proceed

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 9:52


    A court of appeals has reversed the lower court dismissal. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Mistrial Declared After Jurors Do Research on Google

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 13:07


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

    Town Wants To Increase Property Taxes by 255%

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 8:49


    This is happening in Utah. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Man Loses Home Over Unpaid Water Bill

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 11:54


    This happened in NY. The man says he never saw any of the notices. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    ATT Data Breach Suit Could Get You $7,500

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 9:54


    It all depends on what happened to your data and probably on how many people make claims. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Some Police Are Misusing AI to Write Their Reports

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 13:45


    The AI tool has safeguards built in which can be turned off. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    VW Makes Performance A Subscription Feature on Some Cars

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2025 12:14


    This is happening in the UK - for now. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    First Radio Station I Worked At Sold After 50 Years

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2025 17:59


    WLEW, Bad Axe (Michigan). https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Federal Judge Rejects Tribal Claim Over Local Roads

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2025 12:25


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

    Man Found Guilty Despite Faking Death To Avoid Trial

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 8:56


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

    Skipped $4 Toll Leads to Worst Escape Attempt Ever

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 12:39


    This started on Michigan's Mackinac Bridge. https://www.lehtoslaw.coma

    Sheriff Says ‘Hemi' Bull Theft May Have Been Fake

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 10:55


    He says the bull was never missing - but we're not sure what will happen next. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Bad Zoning Restrictions Result in $50M Judgment

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 11:41


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

    Local Gov't Wants to Take 17K Acres for ‘Industrial Development'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 10:13


    This is happening in Louisiana. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Two Court Rulings to Let You Use Your Property As You Wish

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 10:42


    Both from the Institute for Justice. https://ij.org/

    Woman Loses $15K to Scam Using AI-Clone Of Daughter's Voice

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 10:24


    It's an update to a scam that's been around a while. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Fake Nurse Arrested In Florida

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 9:40


    Using someone else's licensing information? https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    City to Pay $942K After Lamppost Collapses on Hammock

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 14:17


    And injured the people in it. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Ticketed for Going 124 MPH Over the Limit On the Autobahn

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2025 10:03


    A hefty find and a brief suspension were part of the fine. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Forty Stolen Properties Returned by Judge in Texas

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2025 9:18


    Resolved by a lawsuit, not with criminal charges. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Coming SOON: AI to Be Used When You Check Out of a Hotel

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2025 10:27


    AI is slowly creeping into everything. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Dealer Accused Of Ripping Off 13 Customers Could Get Prison

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 10:55


    This is happening in OR. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Another Car Rental Co is Using AI Scanners

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 8:19


    It's not just Hertz anymore. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Arrested for Driving off with Money Found in Parking Lot

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 9:03


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

    Woman Fined $300 for Harassing a Goose

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 11:36


    It happened in Canada. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Slow Drivers in The Left Lane Could Be JAILED Under New Law

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 9:21


    This is in Louisiana. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Dodge Chargers Recalled for Being Too QUIET

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 9:13


    I never thought I'd see the day. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Bar Exam Continues While Test-Taker Has Cardiac Arrest

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 10:41


    In the CA story, the test-takers WERE given consideration for the lost time but it was done LATER. After a lot of wrangling. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Airbnb Reverses Damage Claim By Host Using ‘Altered Images'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 9:29


    The woman is from England but she was staying in NY. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Dealer Wanted $7K for Repair That Cost $125

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 13:36


    Good independent mechanics are worth their weight in gold. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

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