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
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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.
The city of Lantana (FL) fined her when cars parked in her driveway had tires on her grass - and the fines added up to six figures. The FL supreme court declined to hear the case. My previous video: https://youtu.be/2sr88uZ3Fjk
BMW filed for a patent on a new screw head type - which looks like their logo - but the application also says they're doing it to limit who can work on their cars. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
The FTC got the money from Car Shield and American Auto Shield LLC. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
A judge in CA caught a litigant submitting deepfake video to the court - and people are wondering if it hasn't happened before (without getting caught).
The city of Flagstaff has canceled its Flock camera contract - citing privacy concerns. Other cities have done this also. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
The tree was on neighboring property and her insurance company only offered to pay for 1/4 of the damage - until a local TV station got involved. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Kia and Hyundai have agree to fix 7 million cars to resolve the flaw that allowed them to be stolen so easily, as often seen on TikTok. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
A man in FL was arrested and jailed over his license plate frame - on a rental car! - covering one letter of "Sunshine State." The police admitted it was a mistake and apologized. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
The owner bought the car used (12,000 miles) and it's still under a GM warranty but the claim was denied because of loctite found on a part during disassembly. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
A doorbell camera video appears to show a DoorDash driver spraying a food delivery with something - and the customers called the police after getting sick. The driver has been arrested and charged. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
The LAPD has been sending pedestrians out into areas with unmarked crosswalks to catch drivers who do not observe the laws on pedestrians in crosswalks - marked or otherwise. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Gas Station Overcharges Customers THOUSANDS of Dollars Each by Lehto's Law
A woman has sued the IRS, asking a court to allow her to claim her dog as a dependent. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
An Ohio dogbite victim sued the dog's owner and the landlord of the mobile home park which allowed dog's; the Ohio statute on dig bites appears to allow for the suit to proceed against the landlord - and the state supreme court will make the final ruling. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Cameras on their car caught a parking enforcement officer chalking their tires, and then ticketing their car two minutes later, when the meter had not expired yet. The ticket has since been dismissed. Here is the video I mentioned where I fought a ticket. https://youtu.be/OIAY3WZNu9Q
Pottstown (PA) had an ordinance that allowed for the borough to inspect rental units every other year without a warrant and without permission; the IJ brought suit on behalf of two tenants and a landlord and the court unanimously struck the statute down under state law. https://ij.org/
When National Parks stopped accepting cash for entry, a federal lawsuit was filed; a court just dismissed the case. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
The juror mentioned the trial in a podcast recorded during the trial and then talked about the trial after; the defendants say it showed that she had a bias that she did not disclose during jury selection. The juror denies this. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
An HOA says it warned a builder that the home they were building was too close to a property line; the house is now built, people are living in it, but the judge has said that tearing it down might be the only solution. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
A jury convicted the man of fraud but the judge said she was bothered by the amount of circumstantial evidence - among other things - so she threw out the guilty verdict. The MN AG is appealing. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
A bar owner was prosecuted in a case which fell apart and appeared to have been brought maliciously; even though the lower court was going to let the case proceed, an appeals court reversed the ruling. https://ij.org/
A company is launching balloons which carry AI-robots that photograph property from above, primarily for businesses like insurance companies, that want to look at your property from above. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
A man was charged with trespassing for walking along the beach of Lake Michigan (in Wisconsin) in front of private property - and the argument is: Where does the private property end and where does the public property begin along the lakeshore? https://www.lehtoslaw.com
The AZ supreme court has ruled that the stay right law can lead to a lawful traffic stop, meaning that the search which ensues very well could lead to admissible evidence. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
The estate of Johnny Cash is suing Coca-Cola for using music sung by someone who sounds a bit too much like Johnny Cash - and there is precedent for suing over the use of a 'soundalike' in a commercial. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
The heating oil was dumped into the basement of a house with the same street name and address number but in the wrong city. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
A man fatally injured in a car crash blamed his girlfriend (who was driving) saying she crashed the car on purpose - then he died. His statement will most like be admissible in court. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
A new law in FL has harsh penalties for drivers with license plate frames on their cars, among other things. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Somehow, no one caught that the home was in an HOA, and there were several people who should have caught it. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
The shop owner in Pennsylvania has been accused of lending a customer car to another customer to use as a loaner. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
A proposed bill in New York would outlaw MOST car option subscriptions - but the bill still needs some fine-tuning. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Police say they found 249 underage drinkers at one bar in AZ in one night; they ticketed or cited most of them and made a few arrests. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
This is a direct response to Louis Rossman's suggestion that this might constitute a lemon situation. And I AGREE with him. Here is his video: https://youtu.be/Gw3KRfy9vQY
The judge's obsession with Elvis went a bit too far, with him even offering to play Elvis music when witnesses were sworn in. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Here is the AP article: https://apnews.com/article/immigration-border-patrol-surveillance-drivers-ice-trump-9f5d05469ce8c629d6fecf32d32098cd And the link to the Institute for Justice: https://ij.org/
A tow truck owner has pleaded guilty to a variety of things - all stemming from overcharging people for towing. For my personal tow truck stories, see: https://youtu.be/NDvMbk9AtgA
The AG of Michigan has asked its Supreme Court to overturn a 1999 ruling which had gutted our Consumer Protection Act. There is also proposed legislation to fix the issue. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Restaurant Fixes the ‘Fish & Chips' Confusion! by Lehto's Law
The local ordinance says the town in Weld County can issue $40 and $80 tickets with speed cameras but the town of Kersey is issuing tickets for $340. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
A teacher named Smith was pulled from the classroom and told her background check showed a DUI she had not reported - which was obviously for another person named Smith. It took her months to straighten out, which meant she lost quite a bit in the meantime. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
A restaurant chain sells 'Fish & Chips' but only gives you the chips (in this case, fries) if you specifically ask for them as a side. Read the column by Dennis: https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/fish-and-chips-and-a-side-of-customer-anger
The woman who accused her ex of committing a crime while on board the International Space Station has now pleaded guilty to making a false statement to a federal officer; the feds had concluded that no crime had been committed. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Although the 20 beehives were marked and active, a neighbor offered them for free on Facebook - and now won't tell the owner who took them. The owner has hired an attorney. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Stellantis has issued a recall for 375,000 of its Jeep plug-in hybrids and warned owners to not park them indoors and to not charge them until they are fixed - due to a fire hazard. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
United Airlines is fighting a class action filed on behalf of consumers who paid extra for 'window' seats, only to be placed in seats not next to windows; United argues that no reasonable person would expect a window seat to be next to a window. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
The law is proposed in Florida but we need this to pass in all 50 states - to keep the state from selling our personal data without our consent. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
The county has apologized and agreed to pay $3 million over the raid of the Marion County Record, but part of the case continues against other defendants. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Workers have sued Bank of America claiming they weren't properly paid for the time they were at work waiting for their computers to boot up and allow them to punch in. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Six HUNDRED Tickets Tossed Because Deputy Wasn't Wearing Her Badge by Lehto's Law
A proposed Michigan law would ban trucks entirely from the left lane on highways with three or more lanes; House Bill 4522 would still need to be passed by the Senate and signed by the governor to become law. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
CA Bar Exam Foils Famous Would-Be Attorney by Lehto's Law
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