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In a decisive victory against Auto Fraud Legal Center (Hawk Berry, Josh Green), Auto Legal Group (ALG) proved that a buyer’s claim of verbal misrepresentation was brought in bad faith. Not only was the case dismissed, but the dealer was also awarded its attorney’s fees and costs — a rare and powerful outcome in arbitration. […]

In an arbitration case, Auto Legal Group successfully defended a Sacramento dealership against claims that the dealership made a false statement that a new hybrid battery had been installed on the vehicle just before sale and sold it with a defective hybrid battery. The dispute started after the Sacramento dealership sold a 2012 Prius, which […]

Tariffs are expected to be implemented shortly on imported vehicles. This is causing a significant effect on vehicle sales and prices. Here is some information that has been shared with DealerXT. As of last weekend (March 29-30, 2025), sales of vehicles at new car dealerships have skyrocketed because customers expect a 20-25% increase in price […]

How DealerXT’s Arbitration Addendum Helps Dealerships Reduce Legal Costs and Risk When it comes to managing legal risk, one overlooked but critical detail in a dealership’s retail installment sales contract and paperwork is the Arbitration Agreement. Many dealers assume that these contracts and agreements are standard. They are not!! Strategic Faults and Higher Costs in Arbitration […]

The arbitrator in this case highlighted that the outcome “ultimately turns on the credibility of the witnesses”. When disputes rely solely on one party’s word against another, dealers are exposed to uncertainty, extended litigation, and unnecessary costs. Credibility competitions are unpredictable and rarely end quickly. Even if a dealer prevails, the process is time-consuming and […]

In an arbitration ruling on January 13, 2025, Auto Legal Group (ALG) secured a complete victory for Nick Motors and ABC Credit, a key client in a dispute involving a plaintiff’s claims of failure to provide Spanish translations of documents as well as failure to disclose prior damage in Spanish. The plaintiff’s claims were not only denied, but the Arbitrator also […]