Consumer Law Attorneys
The Consumer Law attorneys at Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates, Ltd, understand that while “buyer beware” may indeed be a good policy, consumers, borrowers and business people must be protected against fraud, unfair methods of competition, and unfair or deceptive acts or practices.
Supported by some of the state’s most recognized attorneys for their work on behalf of consumers, our teams conduct preliminary investigations, and through discovery and the litigation process, defend or prosecute actions based on the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Practices Act, breach of warranty or contract, and the transaction statutes of the State of Illinois.
Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates, Ltd also works closely with ConsumerAffairs.com, a leading consumer advocacy website providing important information and warnings to the consumer public about specific products, practices and companies of concern.
Shattering ‘Martha Stewart Brand’: Glass Top Patio Tables Results in Class Action Lawsuit
Martha Stewart Brand “Glass Top” Patio Tables – Shattered Pleasures
On July 27, 2005, a Class Action Complaint (lawsuit) was filed against Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc., and Sears Holdings Corporation, d/b/a, Kmart Corporation.
The complaint alleges that a known defect existed in the design and/or manufacturing of Martha Stewart brand glass top patio tables, resulting in a dangerous and defective product with a propensity to abruptly shatter during ordinary use.
The complaint further alleges that Martha Stewart and Kmart continued to sell the defective product while falsely misrepresenting its quality and safety; a clear violation of consumer protection statues.
If you purchased a Martha Stewart brand glass top patio table within three years preceding the filing of this Class Action (July 27, 2005) or later, and would like more information, please contact our Consumer Law Department.
Read the full complaint filed in Federal court on behalf of nationwide consumers here: Class Action Complaint. (PDF)
If you have a question regarding a defective product, or suspect an illegal/fraudulent consumer action has occurred, please complete our simple Ask an Attorney form for assistance, or call our office to consult with an attorney.
- Fair Debt Collections Practices Act
- Addition of Unauthorized Amounts to the Debt
- Mass-Mailing of Attorney Letters
- Threats of Action That Cannot Be Legally Taken or Not Intended to Be Taken
- Suit Filed in an Improper Venue
- Communications with Third Parties
- Contradiction or Overshadowing of the Thirty-Day Validation Notice
- Failure to Provide the Consumer Notice
- Consumer Leasing Act
- Unreasonable Early Termination Formula
- Disclosure of Warranties
- Disclosure of Interest on Security Deposits
- Failure to Follow the Early Termination Formula
- The Fair Credit Reporting Act
- The Truth in Lending Act
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