Dealership

Texas Appeals Court Upholds Jury Ruling: Mazda Dealership Not Liable in Post-Work Accident Injury Case

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A Texas appeals court ruled Wednesday that a jury’s determination regarding two employees at a Mazda dealership is backed by substantial evidence and cannot be overturned by a judge. The decision centers on a car accident that left one employee, Irma Vanessa Villegas, with severe injuries, including paralysis and a traumatic brain injury. The incident occurred in December 2013 when Christian Ruiz, a co-worker at Rudolph Mazda, struck Villegas with his vehicle after a social gathering following work. This event had involved the consumption of beer, yet both employees tested below the legal limit for … Read more

Luxury Car Dealership Linked to $22 Million Marijuana Trafficking Ring: Four Found Guilty in Shocking Federal Case

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Newport News, Virginia — A federal jury recently convicted four men involved in a sizable marijuana trafficking operation that used a posh used car dealership as its hub. The scheme, which funneled significant amounts of cash to California in exchange for large shipments of marijuana, underscores the complexities of drug distribution networks despite changing state laws. The four men were part of a group of 37 individuals indicted for their roles in drug trafficking that spanned from 2017 to 2023. Of those, 31 have pleaded guilty over the past two years, while the remaining defendants … Read more

Dauphin County Jury Awards Former Harrisburg Dealership Owners $1.3 Million in Eminent Domain Case

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HARRISBURG, Pa. — A jury in Dauphin County recently ruled that the former owners of a car dealership are owed approximately $1.3 million in additional compensation following the city’s seizure of their property via eminent domain in 2019. This decision adds a significant financial burden to the city, which originally paid the dealership owners a lesser sum during the property acquisition process. The jury reached its conclusion on Thursday, determining that the city’s compensation did not accurately reflect the value of the property at the time of the seizure. Eminent domain is often utilized by … Read more

Kentucky Bill Aims to Clamp Down on Car Dealership Abuses, Protect Consumers from ‘Temp Tag’ Exploitation

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FRANKFORT, Ky. – In response to ongoing issues with temporary vehicle tags, Kentucky lawmakers are advancing legislation aimed at tightening regulations to prevent consumer exploitation in the auto dealership industry. The proposed measure, House Bill 783, has garnered significant support from law enforcement and transportation officials as it seeks to address loopholes that some dealers have exploited. During recent testimonies at the state legislature, Warren County Sheriff Brett Hightower highlighted the fact that although most auto dealers operate legally, a small number have managed to manipulate the system for financial gain. These unethical practices, Hightower … Read more