Insurance

Gone, But Not Forgotten: Edison CEO’s Statements on Deregulation

January 15, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<!-- excerpt --><p>Despite an advertising campaign to hide its role in creating California's utility deregulation fiasco, the public statements of Edison's CEO clarify the company's true role and interest in deregulation.</p>

Watchdog Irate Over Plan to Pay Regulator’s Bills

January 12, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">San Francisco Chronicle</p> <p>A consumer watchdog group said yesterday that it was outraged that the state plans to pay the legal bills for one of its top utility regulators, who faces a lawsuit to remove him from office for violating conflict-of-interest laws.</p>

Consumer group miffed at bill payments to PUC commissioner

January 11, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">The Associated Press</p> <p>A consumer rights group is miffed that the state is paying the legal bills of Public Utilities Commission member Henry Duque after he was sued over investments he made in a company the panel oversees.</p>

WAYS TO OPTIMIZE YOUR CARE THIS YEAR

January 8, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Bob Rosenblatt</h3><p class="source">Los Angeles Times</p> <p>The New Year brings more weapons to the arsenal of consumers as they fight to make their way successfully through the increasingly complicated world of health insurance.</p>

Consumer uprising doesn’t seem likely

January 5, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Observers say the 9 percent increase in electricity rates won't spark widespread outrage.</h3><p class="source">Orange County Register</p> <p>When state regulators hiked electricity rates Thursday, consumer groups declared that the "ratepayer revolt begins today.''</p>

CIVIL LITIGATION

January 2, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Insurance 'Redlining' Upheld by 1st DCA</h3><p class="source">Daily Journal</p> <p>Controversial state regulations allowing auto insurance companies to base premiums largely on where drivers live have won approval from a state appellate court. A panel of the 1st District Court of Appeal unanimously concluded Friday that the 198</p>

Why You Need the Oaks Project

January 1, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<!-- excerpt --><p>Learn more about our work and how you can be a part of California's only permanent citizen lobby.</p>

Taxpayer Protection Amendment – Sample Text

January 1, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<!-- excerpt --><p>Propose the TPA for adoption in your town - and ensure your tax dollars are spent in the public's interest and not to line a politician's pocketbook.</p>

INSURANCE DEPT. REVAMPING TO BETTER HANDLE COMPLAINTS

January 1, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>EASIER GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES AND INCREASED STAFF ARE IN PLACE, BUT QUESTION REMAINS ABOUT IMPROVED SERVICE.</h3><p class="source">Los Angeles Times</p> <p>After years of neglect, angry consumers are finally being heard at the state Department of Insurance.</p>

ZIP code OK in figuring insurance rate, court says

December 30, 2000  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Sacramento Bee</p> <p>Auto insurers can heavily weigh where a person lives in setting their insurance rates, a state appellate court said Friday in a decision that could mean differences of hundreds of dollars in yearly premiums.</p>

COURT SAYS INSURERS CAN USE ZIP CODES TO SET AUTO RATES

December 30, 2000  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>RULING SAYS WHERE A MOTORIST LIVES, NOT DRIVING RECORD, IS THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR IN GAUGING RISK OF LOSS.</h3><p class="source">Los Angeles Times</p> <p>A state appeal court Friday upheld the right of insurers to use ZIP Codes to set auto insurance rates in California--dealing a setback to consumer advocates' hopes of lowering rates for urban motorists.</p>

Auto insurers may use customer’s address to calculate premiums

December 30, 2000  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">The Associated Press</p> <p>A state appeals court ruled late Friday that auto insurers can calculate premiums based on where a customer lives, setting the stage for a potential California Supreme Court showdown.</p>