Posts by David Kasell

When Experience Pays Off: Suing Victory Mitsubishi By Kasell Law Firm Consumer Protection and Auto-Fraud Litigation — New York When you buy a vehicle, you expect honesty in pricing. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen and that’s when one wants to find a good lawyer. Our firm recently obtained a successful resolution in Maribeth Odea v. Spartan…

October 12, 2025  •  Kasell Law Firm The market for used vehicles is tight and may be getting even tighter. Demand remains strong while supply is limited—especially as more consumers choose to buy out their leases rather than return their vehicles. Scarcity drives up prices and makes it harder for buyers to find quality used…

If you’ve purchased a car—new or used—and it’s spending more time in the repair shop than on the road, you may be protected under New York’s powerful Lemon Law statutes. At Kasell Law Firm, we represent car buyers who’ve been taken for a ride by dealers or manufacturers that sell defective vehicles and fail to…

If you’ve purchased a new or used car in New York and it’s giving you constant problems, you may be protected under New York’s lemon laws. Whether you’re dealing with a defective new vehicle or have questions about a used car warranty fraud case, a lemon law attorney in New York can help. This guide…

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported a troubling increase in auto loan fraud complaints, with more than 60,000 cases filed in 2024—and that number is expected to rise in 2025. Whether car prices in New York are rising due to inflation, tariffs, or other economic factors, one thing remains constant: consumers must stay vigilant when…

The Lemon Law May Not Protect You If you’re shopping for a hybrid or electric vehicle (EV) in New York, there’s something you need to know: the state’s Lemon Law hasn’t kept up with the times—and it could cost you thousands. Most consumers believe the Lemon Law protects them if their used car breaks down…

So the family sedan that you’ve had for a number of miles is getting up there in years and you figured it’s time to get a new ride. After checking out the available options, you find a vehicle that you are interested in. You contact the dealership and find out the vehicle is still available…

Odometer fraud, also known as odometer rollback, involves tampering with a vehicle’s odometer to make it appear as though the vehicle has traveled fewer miles than it actually has. This deceptive practice can artificially inflate a vehicle’s value and mislead buyers about its condition and longevity. Prevalence of Odometer Fraud Economic Impact and Costs to…

A consumer drove away from the dealership and thought there was nothing left to do except wait for the arrival of his permanent registration and title. A few weeks later, somebody from the dealership called to say that the deal had fallen through and that he would need to come back to sign new paperwork.…

You saw the advertisement. You called the dealer to make sure the car was available. But when you went down to the dealership, they pulled a bait-and-switch. They told you the advertised vehicle wasn’t available anymore, the offer had expired, you didn’t qualify for the deal—or some other BS excuse. When a dealership advertises a…