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In California, in addition to government scrutiny, WellPoint faces a plaintiff suit¿filed Monday in state court by the advocacy group Consumer Watchdog¿that…
Mar 2, 2010Anthem Blue Cross accused of illegal premium hikes - Customers say they are forced into inferior plans LOS ANGELES, March 1 (Reuters)…
Mar 2, 2010LOS ANGELES, CA -- A consumer watchdog group filed a lawsuit Monday against California's largest for-profit health insurer on behalf of policyholders,…
Mar 2, 2010Consumer Watchdog says Anthem violated the state's health and safety code when it closed policies to newcomers and offered remaining customers alternative…
Mar 1, 2010Insurer accused of manipulating policies, blocking access to care A Santa Monica-based consumer advocacy organization filed a lawsuit Monday on behalf of…
Mar 1, 2010The legislator, who has cultivated an image as a crusader for the marginalized and powerless, has also advocated for the powerful. Pérez…
Feb 28, 2010The argument is over the arguments submitted against Proposition 17, the Mercury Insurance-backed measure that supporters say would allow auto insurers to…
Feb 26, 2010More than $3.51 million of Cal-FAIR’s $3.58 million campaign war chest came from insurance giant Mercury General Corp. Consumer Watchdog founder Harvey…
Feb 25, 2010Los Angeles, CA -- Evidence uncovered this week in the Los Angeles trial of Anthem Blue Cross, subsidiary of WellPoint Inc., which…
Feb 25, 2010The consumer advocacy group Consumer Watchdog wrote the Justice Department Wednesday to urge it to investigate allegations that Google is manipulating its…
Feb 25, 2010Earlier this month, the shopping comparison search engine myTriggers brought an antitrust action against Google, alleging that the search giant unfairly lowered…
Feb 24, 2010Several Californians enjoy the benefit of enrolling in the state’s Low Cost Automobile Insurance Program (CLCA). Since its inception in July 2000,…
Feb 24, 2010WASHINGTON, DC — Consumer Watchdog today called upon the Justice Department to ensure that its ongoing antitrust probe of Google’s business practices…
Feb 24, 2010Anthem Blue Cross executives, under intense questioning by the state Assembly's Health Committee on Tuesday, defended the company's decision to raise premiums…
Feb 24, 2010Legislative hearing results in testy exchange with lawmakers Consumers also showed up to voice their displeasure. Laurel Kaufer, a self-employed single mother…
Feb 24, 2010Group Urges House Subcommittee to Expand Hearings, Investigate Possible Insurer 'Shell Games' in Justifying Massive Premium Increases
Feb 24, 2010Citing Public Mistrust, Group Calls For Release of All Documents Obtained in Commissioner’s Investigation of 39% Premium Increases Sacramento, CA —…
Feb 23, 2010Anthem Blue Cross refused to pay for one of its California members to get a liver transplant at an Indiana University hospital…
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