Whether you have spent hours planning or you’re just looking for the quickest flight out, you are often asked one last question before you finalize your purchase: “Would you like insurance with that?” You’ve spent so much money and life tends to remain fairly unpredictable. The security of travel insurance is comforting and in the…
DetailsDear Attorney Zeigler, I purchased a used car two months ago, and it came with a free 90-day warranty. I thought that all I had to do was take the car back to the dealership if I had problems. The car has been in the shop a few times since I bought it. The dealership keeps…
DetailsDear Attorney Zeigler, I need an inexpensive car to get back and forth to work. I don’t know how to buy one, and I don’t want to get taken advantage of. I hear horror stories about buying used cars. Is there anything that I can do to protect myself? Yes, you can take certain…
DetailsIf you’re like the almost 10 million people who play Pokémon Go daily, you may have received an email warning you that the app is no longer free. The email states: “due to the overwhelming response to our new Pokémon GO app and the need for more powerful servers we can no longer afford to…
DetailsWhy is it so hard to cancel a gym membership when it’s so easy not to use it? Whatever the reason, there are many consumers who don’t visit the gym after their first few months of membership. With the exception of those run by nonprofits, doctors, or hospitals, gyms and fitness centers in Georgia are…
DetailsUPDATE: A federal judge formally approved the $14.7-billion settlement. Owners can now request to have their cars bought back or modified by Volkswagen and receive additional cash compensation up to $10,000 each. Leases covering the affected cars can be terminated. Visit vwcourtsettlement.com and audicourtsettlement.com to get details about the settlement and instructions for the next steps. Under two related settlements, one with the…
DetailsHave you been approached to join a nonprofit’s Board of Directors? While it is an honor to serve on a board, you should be aware that board members have critical legal and fiduciary responsibilities–joining a board can be both rewarding and time-consuming. As a prospective board member you should seek out answers to critical questions…
Details“Help! My Bluetooth cell phone headset stopped working after only one year. What should I do?” I received that question from an unhappy consumer last week, and I understood his frustration. From cracked earbuds to streaming devices that stop connecting, many of us have experienced the emotional low when our favorite gadget goes on the…
DetailsWe’ll continue our discussion of the Georgia Lemon Law and motorhomes. In the last post, we provided an overview of the coverage requirements for a motorhome. If the motorhome fits the other requirements listed below, then the Georgia Lemon Law covers the “self-propelled vehicle and chassis”. The law does not cover the portions of the…
DetailsSummer is upon us! Many Georgians will take the motorhome out for family vacations and cross country trips. It’s important to know your rights as a consumer before you drive off. If your motorhome was purchased or leased new (used vehicles are not covered) and you experience problems, you may be covered by the…
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