That purportedly "mint condition" Spider-Man comic book you got on EBay that had half a varlet torn out is a dispute between you and the vendor. The California courts are staying out of it, no matter how many lawsuits you file. Consumer protection laws don't apply to gross sales not specifically targeting California customers, according to an L.A. Times article posted Wednesday.
In the latest judicial message of "buyer beware" in Internet shopping, the U.S. ninth Circuit Court of Appeals said a federal district court in Northern California properly decided it didn't have jurisdiction to need a Wisconsin classic car seller to abide by this state's consumer protection laws.
1964 Ford Galaxie D. (Photo credit: dave_7 / Flickr user)
