Ford Motor Co. has initiated legal action against several law firms in Southern California, alleging a fraud scheme to collect over $100 million through phantom legal fees under California's Lemon Law. The lawsuit claims violations of the RICO Act, asserting that the lawyers collaborated to inflate billings for legal services. Ford described the situation as a gross manipulation of the consumer protection statute, with specific accusations against a ringleader and claims of attorneys billing for non-existent work. The implications of this case could have widespread effects on legal practices within consumer warranty claims.
Ford's complaint highlights a disturbing manipulation of the legal system, where attorneys allegedly inflated billing practices to defraud the company out of substantial sums.
The legal framework designed to aid consumers has, in Ford's view, been exploited by unscrupulous attorneys, raising significant ethical and legal concerns.
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