Laura Antonini

First Court Hearing On National Class Actions Against Hyundai/Kia

Last Thursday, February 14, Federal District Court Judge George H. Wu held an initial hearing on class action lawsuits filed against Hyundai and Kia across the country for falsifying gas mileage estimates.

Hyundai and Kia False Mileage Cases Go To Court In LA Thursday

Federal District Court Judge George H. Wu will hold his first hearing Thursday in the litigation over the MPG fraud by Hyundai and Kia.

Hyundai MPG Scandal Lawsuits Move Forward

Orlando, FL -- Consumer lawsuits related to Hyundai’s misrepresentation of vehicle mileage moved a step closer to court today when a special panel of federal court judges meeting in Orlando, Florida held a hearing on a request by Consumer Watchdog lawyers to centralize all such lawsuits in a Southern California federal court.

Mercury Insurance Company Losing Its War Against Consumers

Mercury Insurance – the company that California regulators say “has a deserved reputation for abusing its customers and intentionally violating the law with arrogance and indifference” – is infamous for playing every angle in its effort to avoid accountability for cheating its customers.

Did You Purchase a Home in the Last Five Years?

If so, you may have been overcharged by your escrow company, and not even know it. Consumer Watchdog is investigating certain escrow companies who are up to no good, and we need your help.

Consumer Watchdog Opposes Settlement in Facebook ‘Sponsored Stories’ Class Action Suit

SANTA MONICA, CA -- Consumer Watchdog today opposed the proposed settlement in a class action suit against Facebook for using Facebook users’ personal information in Sponsored Stories advertisements without their consent, saying that deal “is not fair, adequate or reasonable and provides no direct or indirect benefit to class members.”

Hyundai Sued for Misleading ’40 MPG’ Elantra Ads

Hyundai’s Gas Mileage Claims in 2011 and 2012 Elantra Advertising Campaign Misled California Drivers

Santa Monica, CA – Hyundai Motor America misled consumers about the gas mileage of the 2011 and 2012 Elantra through a broad-based media advertising campaign designed to capitalize on public concern over escalating gas prices, according to a lawsuit filed by Consumer Watchdog and Cuneo Gilbert and LaDuca, LLP.

Ever heard of California’s Low Cost Auto Insurance Program?

California drivers: have you heard of the Low Cost Automobile Insurance Program? If you have a minimum liability auto insurance policy (15/30/15) and this doesn’t sound familiar, then your insurance agent or broker may have violated the law.

California's Low Cost Auto Insurance Program gives low-income motorists with good driving records access to affordable, minimum liability auto insurance policies.

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