The difficulty of fixing credit reports
October 8, 2020
One of the biggest hassles facing consumers in California is attempting to fix a mistake on their credit reports. Consumers
Common credit report mistakes to watch for
September 10, 2020
According to a Federal Trade Commission study, roughly 20% of Americans have errors on their credit reports. An error on
California has strict price gouging regulation in place
August 31, 2020
In March and April, when the coronavirus really began spreading throughout the United States, many Californians rushed to the store
Travel Agency Refusing Refunds During the Coronavirus Pandemic
June 16, 2020
On June 15, 2020, consumer rights attorney, Todd Friedman spoke with NBC Los Angeles in regards to issues some customers
Consumers be wary of these two coronavirus scams
April 27, 2020
Misinformation can spread quickly and there are some businesses who go too far to get an advantage in a competitive
Can Insurers Deny Small Business Claims Of Loss Due To The Pandemic?
April 22, 2020
Nobody saw the COVID-19 pandemic coming. When small business owners took out insurance claims with the intent to protect their
3 things to know about the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
April 21, 2020
When you buy something on credit, the expectation is you will pay off your bill over time. If you fail
Putting an end to “spam” texts
April 21, 2020
Before cellphones, people would complain about being harassed by unwanted phone calls at the worst possible times. Now, the technology
How to protect your most personal identifying data in the workplace
July 11, 2019
Biometric data includes some of the most personal information about you: Your fingerprints, your voice, your retinas, your facial composition
Common senior fraud scams
July 3, 2019
Sadly, in California, senior citizens are frequently the targets of fraudsters and other unscrupulous individuals who try to take advantage
Brake problems in Lime scooters are leading to injuries
June 25, 2019
From driving, hailing a cab/Uber or Lyft, to riding the subway, bus or light rail, there are so many ways
Cellphone users Win Cert In GE Capital Spam Calling Suit
June 24, 2019
Cellphone Users Win Cert In GE Capital Spam Calling Suit Click here to learn more about the win for cellphone
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
May 10, 2019
Many Californians have to buy an item they need on credit. In other situations, they may have to make payment
Fighting Back Against Shattering Sunroofs
April 25, 2019
When buying a car or other vehicle, most consumers expect that every aspect of the vehicle will be as safe
Victims of robocalls can fight back
April 25, 2019
Attorney Todd Friedman obtains class certification on robocall case. Almost everyone receives automated marketing calls at one time or another.
How can a claim of false advertising be proven?
March 15, 2019
Businesses in California use advertising to tell consumers about their goods, and buyers rely on those statements when purchasing the
Beware of dog-sitting apps
February 26, 2019
Your dog is not your child, but it sure doesn’t feel that way. For dog owners everywhere, that beloved pet
Fighting back against annoying robocalls
February 26, 2019
There are certain challenges and inconveniences of life in the modern world that would have been inconceivable 100 years ago,
When shopping online, read the privacy policy
February 15, 2019
Too often when we’re shopping online, we don’t even think about the seller’s privacy policy. It looks like gobbledygook to
Online shopping scams lead to consumer fraud
February 14, 2019
As people switch to online shopping because of its convenience, it’s easy to forget that not every website visited is
Do you know if they are recording the call?
January 17, 2019
You receive a call from a company – a creditor or collections agent, perhaps. In most of these calls, they
When might plaintiffs reasonably pursue a class action lawsuit?
January 10, 2019
Personal-injury litigation has often been characterized as formalized battle. And for good reason. It can especially seem that way for
