Consumer Reclaim wins damages for client The client purchased a window treatment from Vistec. Vistec claimed the treatment would eliminate the need for cleaning his home’s windows. Outcome paves the way for other Vistec customers to seek damages.
DetailsNewlook Roof Coatings Ltd carry out rogue trading offences Director and Salesman each sentenced to 12 months imprisonment yesterday for rogue trading offences. Herefordshire Council’s Trading Standards Service, prosecuting barrister Tim Moores told the court that since September 2009 the company had done wrong. The company was cold calling victims who were predominantly elderly and vulnerable.…
DetailsElderly get protection from bullying rogues and unscrupulous doorstep salesmen Rogue traders who bully and scam vulnerable elderly people into paying for goods and services face a fresh crackdown today. Under new rules, victims will have 90 days to cancel the purchase and get a full refund.
DetailsUnlicensed door knockers knocking for claims all over the country are in breach of regulation Unscrupulous door knockers making promises about guaranteed compensation within very short periods of time. They are in direct breach of claims regulation and are acting unlawfully. Consumer reclaim urges customers to shut the door on the cowboys and to call…
DetailsA customer purchased roof and wall treatment from Aquashield They arranged finance for the customer through hitachi capital finance. The customer purchased the roof and wall treatment for the purpose of preventing heat loss. A supposed benefit of the aquashield product. Expert evidence supplied by consumer reclaim clearly demonstrated that the product did not prevent…
DetailsDirector of restore a roof admits to four offences. Following an investigation by North Tyneside Council’s Trading Standards team. Restore A Roof sold a roof coating treatment costing thousands to property owners across the North East, claiming it would extend the life of the roof and save money. This was all false as it was…
DetailsThousands of Britons trapped in onerous timeshare or “holiday club” arrangements Many are forced to pay annual fees for few or no benefits. They could be given an escape route as their contracts are effectively “null and void”. Some might even be able to claim refunds. These rip-off agreements could completely unravel as a result…
DetailsThe Supreme Court has enhanced the scope for recovery of bribes or secret commissions The Supreme Court has enhanced the scope for recovery of bribes or secret commissions received by an agent. It is in breach of its fiduciary duty to its principal. Confirming that the principal will have a proprietary claim. The past few…
DetailsCompanies claim false Partnerships MCS is a mark of quality which companies work towards acquiring to prove to their customers that they install or manufacture the highest quality products and comply with industry standards. They have found that many companies have been claiming that their Solar PV / Solar Thermal upgrades and maintenance are in…
DetailsThe High Court ruled today against the banks in a challenge brought by the banks over new regulations to control the selling of payment protection insurance (PPI) to borrowers The new regulations not only apply to new policies sold after the beginning of December, but also to complaints relating to cover before the new regime…
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