Robo-Dial TCPA Case Against Best Buy
January 22, 2013
On October 17, 2012, in the case Chesbro v. Best Buy Stores, L.P., the Court ruled that “robocalls” made by Best Buy
Robo-Dial Class Action Lawsuit Against Citibank
January 19, 2013
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Citibank, N.A. in following allegations that they violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is cracking down on credit reporting and debt collection companies.
January 18, 2013
According to Richard Cordray, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s director, “Debt collectors and credit reporting agencies have gone unsupervised by
Do Consumers Want a Do-Not-Mail List?
January 18, 2013
Chris Jay Hoofnagle and Jennifer M. Urban, both of Berkeley Law, and Su Li of Berkely’s Center for the Study
Is your car a lemon?
January 17, 2013
Almost every day we hear of another vehicle recall, but no one really cares unless your car is in the “recall
Robo-Dial Calls and Spam Texts Aren’t Just Annoying
January 16, 2013
They may be illegal, too! Several class action lawsuits have been brought by consumers who are being harassed by debt collectors representing companies that they
T-Mobile Faces Class Action Lawsuit
January 15, 2013
A class action lawsuit has been filed in Los Angeles after allegations that they violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
Auto Recalls. Is Your Car Safe?
January 15, 2013
Does Toyota’s $1 billion “sticky gas pedal” class-action lawsuit have you questioning the quality of your car? It is not
Junk Fax Class Action Lawsuit Filed
January 12, 2013
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Forest Laboratories following allegations that the pharmaceutical company sent junk faxes in violation of
Top Causes of Consumer Bankruptcy
January 11, 2013
Overspending or spending more than is coming in, is the #1 cause of people falling into Bankruptcy. Sometimes overspending is unavoidable due to
Settlement Reached In Workers Compensation Lawsuit Against Walmart
January 10, 2013
An $8 million settlement was granted by a federal judge, ending a workers compensation class action lawsuit brought by injured
What Every Employee Should Know About Breaks At Work
January 9, 2013
Clarification of California’s employment laws regarding meal and rest breaks were given in the recent court case “Brinker Restaurant Corp.
Settlement Reached Regarding Lucky Brand Dungarees Spam Texts
January 9, 2013
Preliminarily approval of a $9.9 million class action lawsuit settlement with Lucky Brand Dungarees, Inc. has been made following allegations
Class Action Filed Against Huffington Post For Spam Texts
January 8, 2013
A class action lawsuit has been filed against TheHuffingtonPost.com for allegedly bombarding consumers with spam text-message “news alerts” at all
Man Awarded $65,000 As A Result Of Unwanted Robo-Calls
January 8, 2013
Dan Harris of Flint, Michigan was awarded $65,000 in a federal lawsuit following allegations that he received 56 unsolicited robo-calls
Domino’s Pizza Reaches Settlement Over Spam Robo-Calls
January 5, 2013
Domino’s Pizza has reached a $9.75 million class action lawsuit settlement after allegations that they sent pre-recorded phone calls (robo-calls) to consumers’
TCPA Class Action Settlement Against Sallie Mae Approved
January 5, 2013
A federal judge has recently granted final approval of an amended Sallie Mae class action lawsuit settlement. Sallie Mae agreed
Investigating Those Spam Calls And Text Messages
January 4, 2013
Do you hate getting unsolicited telemarketing calls and text messages as much as I do? Did you know it is
Ice Cream Recalled Due To Salmonella Scare
January 3, 2013
Albertsons supermarkets are conducting a voluntary recall of “Peanut Butter Cup” and “Peanut Butter Chocolate” flavored ice cream as a precautionary measure due
Bankruptcy and Student Loans
January 2, 2013
In order to discharge a student loan through bankruptcy, you must show that paying your student loan would impose an “undue hardship” to
Granola Recalled Due to Undeclared Almonds
December 29, 2012
Udi’s Healthy Foods is recalling their “Udi’s Gluten Free Au Naturel Granola” due to a common allergen that was omitted from the ingredient
Fools Gold Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Macy’s
December 29, 2012
I hope you kept your gift receipt! A class action lawsuit has been filed against Macy’s Inc., alleging that they fraudulently advertised
