Law School clinic publishes consumer rights guide

A guide to help make Wisconsin consumers more savvy both in the marketplace and in the legal arena has been published by the Consumer Law Litigation Clinic at the UW Law School.

The 33-page manual provides a range of valuable consumer information, from tips on how to buy and sell used cars, to how to deal with phone slamming, mail orders, prize solicitations and bill collectors.

Steve Meili, a clinical associate professor and clinic director, says the guide is intended to familiarize consumers with their basic rights under Wisconsin law. It also offers ideas about where consumers can turn if they believe their rights have been violated.

The guide, Your Consumer Rights, is available online.