Consumer Watchdog

Governor Davis Urged to Sign Senate Bill 2 Before Recall Election

FTCR called upon Governor Davis to pledge his support for HMO premium regulation, price controls on doctors and hospitals FTCR called upon…

Sep 29, 2003

Privacy

Do-Not-Call Supporters Say Corporations Have No First Amendment Rights

Crosswalk.com "The framers of our constitution never conceived that commercial speech would have First Amendment protection. In fact, until 1976, it did…

Sep 29, 2003

Healthcare

Devil in details of state health care mandate

The Oakland Tribune Jamie Court, executive director of FTCR, a consumer advocacy group, said an unlikely alliance between consumers and business could…

Sep 29, 2003

Energy

Could it be lights out?

If Davis tenure is short-circuited, many will look to his handling of electrical crisis.Orange County Register (California) "He stood on the sidelines…

Sep 28, 2003

Insurance

Insurer to Drop Medical Policies;

Farmers Insurance says the malpractice business for doctors and hospital groups isn't profitable. It cites unlimited payouts for damages.The Los Angeles Times…

Sep 27, 2003

Privacy

GROUP BUYS ROMNEY DATA TO SHOW EASE OF ID THEFT

The Boston Globe "Almost anything is for sale at the right price," said Jamie Court with FTCR, who also purchased Boston Mayor…

Sep 26, 2003

Privacy

Activists spur action against ID theft: Social Security numbers were for sale online

The Boston Herald Several consumer groups yesterday released a scorecard rating how major cities fare on privacy protections and other controls against…

Sep 26, 2003

California’s 4th Largest Medical Malpractice Insurer to Ditch its Docs

Insurer's Flight Is More Evidence Malpractice Caps Won't Fulfill Promise To Help Doctors Find, Or Keep, Medical Malpractice Insurance

Sep 25, 2003

Privacy

Ruling unravels U.S. do-not-call list

The Boston Herald "The question will finally either be settled by Congress or the Supreme Court," said Jamie Court, executive director of…

Sep 25, 2003

Privacy

PRIVACY FOR SALE; Consumer groups urge more ‘Net protection

The Boston Herald Advocacy groups calling for stronger state laws to protect consumer privacy said they purchased the Social Security numbers of…

Sep 25, 2003

Insurance

FARMERS DROPPING SECTOR;

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE INSURANCE TO BE CUTThe Daily News of Los Angeles Industry watchdogs were surprised by Farmers' move as the malpractice business…

Sep 25, 2003

Insurance

CONSUMER GROUP SUGGESTS MERCURY GENERAL PAID FOR DAVIS’ SIGNATURE

BestWire FTCR opposed the bill, SB 841, on the grounds that it violates California's 15-year-old Proposition 103, which sets the specific factors…

Sep 25, 2003

Privacy

Are all calls off on Do Not Call list?

Orange County Register (California) Jamie Court, executive director of the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights: "Corporations don't have free speech in…

Sep 25, 2003

Insurance

State Farm to Sell Home Insurance in State Again;

Insurer's limited return to the market on Oct. 1 comes after a restructuring of its California offices.The Los Angeles Times On Tuesday,…

Sep 24, 2003

Insurance

Court ruling on “Do Not Call” list registry stirs ire of Congress

CNN - Lou Dobbs Moneyline (6:00pm EST) JAMIE COURT, FTCR: I was able to go on the Internet and buy for $26…

Sep 24, 2003

Privacy

Commentary – Who elected shirkers?

The voting hoi polloi rule the hoity-toidy politicians. Here are some rules to put the Legislature on alert.The Sacramento Bee The true…

Sep 24, 2003

Dep’t of Justice Should Investigate Governor Davis, Mercury Insurance After $175,000 Quid Pro Quo

Davis Receives $175K From Insurer After Signing Company's Priority Legislation; Consumer Group Says Donations Cross The Line of the Law

Sep 23, 2003

Insurance

RECALL NOTEBOOK; Group Accuses Davis of Bill-Signing Deal

The Los Angeles Times A consumer watchdog group charged Monday that $175,000 in contributions by Mercury General Corp. to Gov. Gray Davis'…

Sep 23, 2003