Category Archives: Illinois
Misapplication of Payments on Vehicle Loans Give Rise to Wrongful Repossessions
Misapplied loan payments can result in fees, defaults, and wrongful repossessions in violation of state...
Apr
High Interest [Usury] and Predatory Vehicle Title Loans in Illinois
Discover Illinois usury laws, vehicle title loan risks, and legal options for victims of predatory...
Apr
How to Check Vehicle Titles, Ownership and Avoid Fraud in Illinois
Learn how to check vehicle titles ownership and avoid legal or financial risks when buying...
Jan
Are Starter Interruption Devices Legal for Late Payments and/or Repossession?
Learn about the legality of starter interruption devices in auto loans for late payments and/or...
Jan
Registered Owner Entitled to Punitive Damages for Improper Repossession of Paid-Off Vehicle
A wrongful repossession of a paid-off car led to damages for the lender's improper actions,...
Nov
Mere Presence of A Police Officer May Be A Constitutional Violation in A Vehicle Repossession
Police presence during repossession may violate due process rights, as highlighted in Murray v. Poani...
Nov
Illinois Requires Specific Notice for Vehicle Repossession
Illinois enforces strict notice rules for vehicle repossession, protecting owners' rights as shown in Patrick...
Nov
What is The Standard for Proving Forfeitability in Illinois Today?
Illinois now requires preponderance of evidence to prove forfeitability, marking a shift in the standard...
Nov
Unpaid Parking Tickets and Vehicle Forfeiture: Legal Insights from O’Donnell v. City of Chicago
The O'Donnell v. City of Chicago ruling clarifies vehicle forfeiture's legality for unpaid parking tickets...
Oct
Title Disclosures After Buyback are Required Only to The First Retail Purchaser
Vehicle title buyback disclosures apply only to the first retail purchaser under Illinois law, as...
Oct
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