A California federal judge has nixedTwitter’s attempt to escape a $5 million proposed class action alleging the social media giant violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act by sending unsolicited text messages, saying that the equipment Twitter uses to make calls is considered an automatic dialing system. U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria said on Wednesday that…
Cargill has agreed to pay $6.1 million to settle a consumer class action accusing the company of marketing its Truvia sweetener as natural when it actually contains largely synthetic and chemically produced ingredients, according to documents signed by a Hawaii federal judge. Under the deal, the agribusiness company will pay $6.1 million into a settlement…
Domino’s Pizza was hit with a putative class action in Florida federal court Sunday alleging violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act by a consumer who says he continued to receive marketing text messages from the restaurant chain even after he opted out of receiving coupon offers. Christopher Legg hopes to represent a nationwide class…
Toyota Motor Credit Corp. on Friday said that it faces a potential fine from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the U.S. Department of Justice for allegedly engaging in discriminatory pricing of auto loans.
Stalling Engines in the Santa Fe years 2010-12 What’s causing the Hyundai Santa Fe 2010–12 engines in these SUVs to stall at any time? Hyundai is only letting out dribbles of admissions. This SUV has an engine with a nasty reputation of stalling at any speed, any time, without any warning. That means no acceleration….
Good Popular Mechanics article at (http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/news/fuel-economy/confessions-of-a-car-dealership-service-manager-6311261). Service manager notes consumer ripoffs for “shop supplies” charges and part mark ups. Also notes to never buy “generic” service contracts / extended warranties — meaning those not backed by the vehicle manufacturer (Toyota / Ford, e.g.).
Dealers “markup” financing that they arrange for your vehicle purchase. The Dealer and the Finance Company then share the additional profits! Recently, Ally Financial agreed to pay a huge settlement for giving dealers this ability, and thereby allowing them to discriminate against minorities by charging them more! This violates the Equal Credit Opportunities Act. Automotive…
Glendora Chevrolet has been sued for hiding payment terms from lenders and consumers on its contracts. The Hanson Law Firm is looking for Glendora Chevrolet customers who paid a downpayment, or any part of a downpayment, after the date of sale. If you or someone you know bought a car from Glendora Chevrolet, please call…
From The New York Times: Loan Fraud Inquiry Focuses on Used-Car Dealers. Inflated income applications mean that some of the most vulnerable borrowers are saddled with auto loans they can never afford to repay. The Consumer’s Friend has found “credit kinking” to be pervasive in the NEW and USED car sales industry. The Hanson Law…
Family Bootlegger Recipe? Small Batch Local Whiskey? Not so much it turns out. Turns out these are just big distillery products with generic backgrounds, where the companies have decided to lie about their origins in a shameful quest for profit. If you’ve purchased any of these items, contact the Hanson Law Firm at 858.451.0291, who…
