Consumer Watchdog's Senior Staff Attorney, Pamela Pressley has led Consumer Watchdog's efforts to enforce Proposition 103's mandates in court to protect California insurance policyholders against discriminatory practices and premium overcharges. Pam has authored appellate briefs and presented oral argument in cases successfully upholding the insurance initiative and other California consumer protection laws, resulting in numerous precedential published opinions, including The Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights v. Garamendi.
Santa Monica, CA — DIRECTV’s arbitration clause does not bar DIRECTV customers from suing the company for illegal early termination fees, the…
Apr 8, 2014
Santa Monica, CA - Consumer Watchdog petitioned the Insurance Commissioner this week for a public hearing on the “new program” private passenger…
Feb 27, 2014Consumer Watchdog's Litigation Director, Pam Pressley, introduces videos which illustrate two issues the organization has recently fought for in the courts.
Jun 15, 2013
Our Legal Team had a busy week last week, with two big auto insurance rate victories and significant steps forward in our…
Mar 25, 2013
Santa Monica, CA – Low-income Californians with good driving records should be given a 3.9% rate decrease on the state's innovative Low…
Nov 15, 2012
Do you have minimum limits (15/30/15) on your auto insurance policy? Did your insurance agent or broker tell you about California’s Low…
May 19, 2011
A Los Angeles Superior Court ruled against the insurance industry last Friday in a lawsuit insurers filed against the California Department of…
Mar 12, 2008Callaw Reporter Pamela Pressley, litigation director for the Santa Monica-based FTCR, insists voters were deceived by major corporations that are now trying…
Apr 19, 2007concerning Violations of "no prior" law and proposed regulations governing "accident verification" (March 7, 2002)
Jan 31, 2003concerning violations of "no prior" law and proposed regulations governing "persistency" discounts (2/28/02)
Jan 29, 2003Opinion Editorial by Pam Pressley, FTCRLos Angeles Daily Journal Our civil justice system has come under attack on many fronts-from the usurpation…
Apr 24, 2000