SUMMARY: The alleged misdealings by the former Chad Franklin Suzuki (now Legend Suzuki of KC) have become such a major issue in Kansas City that an on-line discussion forum will host a panel discussion Friday night to air their grievances. Jenn Strathman, who has done numerous stories on the dealership's questionable dealings, has confirmed she will be attending the meeting. What is highly unusual is that folks who generally post on forums prefer anonymity. However, with so many having complaints with the dealership they are willing to air their grievances in a public meeting. 05-23-2008
LEGEND SUZUKI AND VICTIMS TO SQUARE OFF AT PUBLIC MEETING TONIGHT FROM KCTALK OFFICIALS: Members of the press are cordially invited to a panel discussion concerning alleged misdealings of Legend Suzuki (formally Chad Franklin Suzuki) presented by KCTalk.com. This will be a moderated discussion with a speaker panel and alleged 'victims' of the advertised Suzuki programs. The goal of the event is to have a 'meeting of the minds' with the members of KCTalk that have been participating in an online discussion concerning Chad Franklin Suzuki's questionable advertising and business practices along with provide legal insight for those who may want to participate in a class action lawsuit. Lawyer Michael K. Whitehead ( http://www.TheWhiteheadFirm.com ) will be a guest speaker amongst others that may want to talk, possibly including a representative of Legend Suzuki. People who have had negative sales experiences with Chad Franklin have been coalescing here at KCTalk.com and have generated a discussion of over 67,000 views. Over 120 members have registered for the event with more and more confirming each day. This will be the first face to face meeting of these members. Where: The Villa 4120 Baltimore Kansas City, MO 64111 When: Friday, May 23rd 7:30pm until 9:30pm
Background: The story originated from a simple post on KCTalk.com questioning the validity of the popular $49/month car advertisements. This gave way for a swarm of unhappy customers to come together and share their story of deceitful advertising mixed with broken promises and flat out lies. KCTalk has received over 2,000 posts concerning Chad Franklin Suzuki. The ads also have been the subject to three highly rated sweeps pieces by investigative reporter Jenn Strathman from NBC Action News' Call for Action department.
Signed photo releases are required to attend and will be available to the media upon request.
-- Contact KCTalk.com Owners: Frank Arena (posts as 'Franktified'): 816-391-8885 / [email protected] Aaron Case (posts as 'MadDawg'): 816-582-1737 / [email protected] Jeff Hirst (posts as 'Venkman'): 816-806-4437 / [email protected] KCTalk.com, The Talk of Kansas City http://www.kctalk.com 3111 Wyandotte, Suite #104 Kansas City, MO 64111
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