Insurance

So much for Wall Street cleaning up its act

October 13, 2002  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">The San Francisco Chronicle</p> <p>"Sen. Phil Gramm excused Enron for punishing California and mocked state officials, but the CPUC has agreed to pay his company millions to tell us how to solve the problems Enron and lawmakers like Gramm created," said consumer crusader Doug Heller</p>

Disability Insurer Is Under Fire;

October 6, 2002  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Legitimate claims denied, suits say</h3><p class="source">The San Francisco Chronicle</p> <p>The nation's largest disability insurance company has been accused of systematically denying legitimate claims from seriously ill customers, a corporate strategy allegedly concocted for one purpose: boosting profits.</p>

Prop 103 Enforcement Project Comments on Enforcing Regulations

October 2, 2002  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<!-- excerpt --><p>The Proposition 103 Enforcement Project's Comments on the Department's Prenotice Public Discussion on Contemplated Regulations for Enforcement Actions and Penalties (RH 02023676)</p>

Davis vetoes tough corporate accountablity bill

October 1, 2002  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Sacramento Bee</p> <p>Gov. Gray Davis has vetoed legislation to create a confidential state "whistleblower's hotline" and to protect employees who refuse to participate in illegal activities at work.</p>

Davis vetoes tough corporate accountablity bill

October 1, 2002  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Sacramento Bee</p> <p>Gov. Gray Davis has vetoed legislation to create a confidential state "whistleblower's hotline" and to protect employees who refuse to participate in illegal activities at work</p>

Davis vetoes bill to make changes California auto insurance

October 1, 2002  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Associated Press</p> <p>Gov. Gray Davis vetoed a bill Monday that would have allowed auto insurance companies to use consistency of coverage as a factor in determining rates and premiums.</p>

Davis handles final details on bill signings, vetoes

October 1, 2002  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Associated Press</p> <p>The fallout from Gov. Gray Davis' decision to sign or veto hundreds of bills in the last week continued to settle Tuesday, as some groups celebrated and others prepared for lawsuits or new legislation.</p>

Davis signs bill requiring corporations to show more information

September 28, 2002  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Associated Press</p> <p>An investors' bill of rights that requires corporations to disclose information about their operations and executive compensation was signed into law Saturday by Gov. Gray Davis.</p>

Simon zeroes in on Davis funding

September 22, 2002  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Sacramento Bee</p> <p>Republican Bill Simon began his campaign by attacking the Democratic governor's handling of the state's energy crisis and budget woes, but Davis' fund raising has become Simon's overarching argument against giving Davis a second term.</p>

Group says California auto insurance changes would hurt soldiers

September 19, 2002  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Associated Press</p> <p>U.S. soldiers returning to California from overseas or out-of-state duty would be hurt by a proposal to let auto insurers raise premiums for drivers with lapsed coverage, consumer activists said Thursday.</p>

Critics urge Davis to return check

September 18, 2002  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Company Backing Bill Sends Donation</h3><p class="source">San Jose Mercury News</p> <p>Consumer activists called Tuesday for Gov. Gray Davis to return what they denounced as a "shameless" $25,000 contribution from Mercury Insurance, made as the company is lobbying the governor to sign a measure that would help the firm's business.</p>

Corporate Crime Reporter Interview with Doug Heller – FTCR

September 17, 2002  ·  Doug Heller

<p class="source">Corporate Crime Reporter</p> <p>An in-depth interview with Consumer Advocate Doug Heller from the Foundation for Taxpayer & Consumer Rights (FTCR) about the current corporate crime wave and what's being done about it.</p>