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Consumer Watchdog Announces Settlement in State Farm Insurance Rate Case Saving California Consumers Approximately $530 Million

Consumer Watchdog Announces Settlement in State Farm Insurance Rate Case Saving California Consumers Approximately $530 Million

Seeking Refunds for Inflating Gas Prices 

Seeking Refunds for Inflating Gas Prices 

Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs, Vindicating Consumers and the Constitution

Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs, Vindicating Consumers and the Constitution

Consumer Watchdog's Legal Project attorneys advocate for consumers' rights and hold corporations and government officials accountable in federal and state courts and before regulatory agencies.

The Legal Project specializes in highly complex litigation, including class actions in federal and state courts, to address healthcare, civil rights, government accountability, and abuses in the marketplace such as illegal overcharges, false advertising, and violations of consumer protection laws.

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DirecTV Inc. Settles Misleading-Advertising Complaints

DirecTV Inc. Settles Misleading-Advertising Complaints

December 16, 2010  ·  Mark Reback
<p> <strong>The satellite TV giant agrees to pay state governments $13.25 million and reimburse customers who claimed the company did not adequately explain price policies.</strong></p> <p> DirecTV Inc. has settled misleading-advertising complaints, agreeing to pay state governments $13.25 million and reimburse customers who claimed the company did not adequately explain price policies.</p>
DirecTV To Pay Millions To Settle Sales, Marketing Complaints

DirecTV To Pay Millions To Settle Sales, Marketing Complaints

December 16, 2010  ·  Mark Reback
<p> Satellite television company DirecTV has agreed to a multimillion-dollar settlement with California and other states in connection with allegations of misleading sales and marketing practices.</p> <p> State Attorney General Jerry Brown said the settlement agreed to by him and 48 other state attorneys general was filed Wednesday in San Diego Superior Court. DirecTV said the settlement involved "all 50 states."</p>
Full Steam Ahead: Autism Trial on Monday, Dec. 13th

Full Steam Ahead: Autism Trial on Monday, Dec. 13th

December 10, 2010  ·  Jerry Flanagan
<p> We have cleared the final hurdle before going to trial next Monday on <a href="http://www.consumerwatchdog.org/legal/lawsuit-stop-scandalous-denials-autism-treatment-set-trial-december">our suit</a> against the Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC), the state's largest health insurance regulator, for illegally siding with insurance companies over autism treatment delays.</p>
Schwarzenegger veto harms kids with Autism

Schwarzenegger veto harms kids with Autism

October 4, 2010  ·  Consumer Watchdog
<p> Californians, including those stricken by autism, and their parents and caregivers, expect regulators to enforce the law, not to side with insurance companies seeking to boost their profits by denying patients the care they need. </p>
Consumer Complaints, Lawsuits Target DIRECTV

Consumer Complaints, Lawsuits Target DIRECTV

August 10, 2010  ·  Consumer Watchdog
Last year, Consumer Watchdog, a consumer advocacy group based in Southern California, filed a class action lawsuit against DIRECTV over its cancellation policies. Consumer Watchdog attorney Todd Foreman said the company can charge customers up to $480 to get out of their contracts.   
Imburgia, Mecca and Greiner v. DirecTv

Imburgia, Mecca and Greiner v. DirecTv

November 18, 2009  ·  Consumer Watchdog
<p> <em><strong>Imburgia, Mecca and Greiner v. DirecTv</strong></em><br/> Los Angeles Superior Court No. BC 398295<br/>  <br/> <em><strong>UPDATE:</strong> Court Denies Preliminary Injunction Against DirecTv<br/> </em><br/> During...</p>
Consumer Watchdog Sues California Department of Managed Health Care for Permitting HMOs to Deny Treatments to Autistic Children after Secret Meetings Between State Employees and HMO Execs

Consumer Watchdog Sues California Department of Managed Health Care for Permitting HMOs to Deny Treatments to Autistic Children after Secret Meetings Between State Employees and HMO Execs

November 17, 2009  ·  Consumer Watchdog
<p> <strong>Consumer Watchdog Sues California Department of Managed Health Care for Permitting HMOs to Deny Treatments to Autistic Children after Secret Meetings Between State Employees and HMO Execs</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <em>Los Angeles Superior Court BS 121397</em></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <em><strong>UPDATE: </strong><a name="OLE_LINK10"></a>Court Issues Preliminary Ruling Holding Autism Treatment Denials, Agency Actions Illegal.</em></p>
State Approves Autism Claims

State Approves Autism Claims

November 13, 2009  ·  Consumer Watchdog
Several families of autistic children denied treatments by their health plans have won administrative appeals, in a sign that a recent court ruling scrutinizing regulators may be having an effect on the state's handling of the cases.<br/> <br/> ...