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KGO ABC TV-7 San Francisco, CA: Anthem Sued By Consumer Group

November 1, 2016 · Mark Reback

On the first day of Obamacare open enrollment, a consumer group sued Anthem Blue Cross for attempting to automatically renew policies that no longer cover out-of-network costs for hundreds of thousands of Californians.

KTLA TV-5 Los Angeles, CA: Class Action Suit Against Anthem Filed By Consumer Watchdog

November 1, 2016 · Mark Reback

A Santa Monica-based consumer-advocacy group sued Anthem Blue Cross Tuesday, accusing the insurer of misleading customers by sending them policy renewal notices without adequately warning them the plans no longer provide coverage for out-of-network physicians.

Consumer Watchdog Urges No Vote On RRR

October 27, 2016 · Evan Thomas King

Consumer Watchdog pointed out that the ballot measure contains deceptive language that allows un-elected commissioners to sign multi-million dollar long-term contracts without City Council approval,...

No on RRR Press Conference

October 26, 2016 · Evan Thomas King

LADWP’s Measure RRR on the LA City Ballot is the Rotten Ratepayer Ripoff.

KCAL TV-9 Los Angeles: Consumer Groups Say No On Measure RRR

October 26, 2016 · Mark Reback

LA Charter Measure RRR makes LADWP less accountable for its billing errors and allows for the utility to raise rates, enter into private contracts, and increase dangerous fossil fuel emissions without City Council or Mayoral oversight, Consumer Watchdog and Food & Water Watch said today.

KNBC TV-4 Los Angeles: Consumer Watchdog Urges No Vote On RRR

October 26, 2016 · Mark Reback

Consumer Watchdog pointed out that the ballot measure contains deceptive language that allows un-elected commissioners to sign multi-million dollar long-term contracts without City Council approval, removes all City Council oversight over power contracts up to 30 years in length, and in some cases takes away the City Council’s power to veto contracts entirely.

RRR, the Rotten Ratepayer Ripoff

October 20, 2016 · Evan Thomas King

Velma, a retired school teacher, explains how LADWP’s mismanagement sent her to the ER for high blood pressure after getting a $16,000 bill for water....

KCRA NBC TV-3 Sacramento, CA: California DMV Mulls Over Regs For Testing Self-Driving Cars

October 19, 2016 · Mark Reback

Consumer Watchdog today called on the California Department of Motor Vehicles to prohibit autonomous vehicles without a human driver capable of taking control until the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) enacts enforceable standards covering the safety performance of robot cars.

KTTV Fox TV-11 Good Day LA: Prop 61 Debate

October 14, 2016 · Cody Rosenfield

Consumer Watchdog's Jamie Court debates the drug industry's representative Kathy Fairbanks about Prop 61, which lowers the prices the state of California pays for prescription drugs. Paid for by Consumer Watchdog Campaign - Yes on 61, Major Funding by Yes on Prop 61, Californians for Lower Drug Prices, With Major Funding by AIDS Healthcare Foundation and California Nurses Association PAC

WNET NJTV NEWS: Self-Driving Cars Raise Privacy Concerns

September 26, 2016 · Mark Reback

As automakers and technology companies race to deliver self-driving and driverless cars to market, motorist associations and privacy advocates fear they’re leaving something behind: protecting consumer privacy. “It is a data mine of where we go and what’s happening as cars pass us by,” said <a href="http://www.consumerwatchdog.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Consumer Watchdog</a> President Jamie Court.

NBC Bay Area: Driverless Cars Get Powerful Boost, Thanks to the Feds

September 20, 2016 · Mark Reback

The federal government is on board with driverless cars — but with caveats and Consumer Watchdog is on board too, but with some concerns about possible pre-emption of strong state regulations like those in California.

KTTV Fox TV-11 Los Angeles: Protest At USC By Prop 61 Supporters

September 20, 2016 · Mark Reback

Protestors supporting Prop 61 on the November ballot in California spoke out against Mylan's greed by jacking up the price 500% on it's EpiPens and profiteering by a former Dean at USC.