Texas AG Sues Power Company Over Sky-High Bills During Winter Storm
Griddy Energy is accused of downplaying the inherent risks of variable rate electric plans that led to bills in the thousands of dollars during last month’s storm.
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Texas Electric Company Sued for $1 Billion Over Sky-High Bills
he lead plaintiff in a class action claims her bill spiked from $200 to $9,340 despite power being out for days during last week’s winter storm.
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The deceptive practices provision of the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act do not apply to educational and recreational services offered by religious institutions, the state’s Supreme Court ruled. The state’s Attorney General had alleged the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston violated the Act by knowingly employing sexual abusers and hiding that danger.
Read moreCalifornia High Court Rules No Jury for False Advertising Charges
The California Supreme Court ruled Thursday that businesses accused of false advertising and unfair business practices by state and local government officials are not entitled to a jury trial.
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Judge Advances Claims Kate Spade Outlet Bargains Aren’t the Real Deal
That Kate Spade handbag you thought you saved a bundle on by buying it at the outlet store may not have been a bargain after all – at least if the claims of two Southern California shoppers are to be believed.
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A federal judge granted the FTC summary judgment on unfair and deceptive practices claims against Omics Group for misrepresenting the nature and reputation of its journals and conferences, and hidden fees for publishing services.
Read moreFarmers Lose Battle to Restore Obama-Era Protections
The Eighth Circuit on Friday rejected a challenge by small farmers to the Trump administration’s decision to rescind regulations meant to protect them from unfair business practices in the livestock and poultry industries.
Read moreGoogle Accused of Ripping Off Team-Building Guide
Google was hit Thursday with a copyright lawsuit claiming the tech giant’s employee training program, available for anyone to download for free, is based on information lifted from a group team-building book published more than 50 years ago.
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A federal class action accuses Kraft Heinz of falsely claiming that its Capri Sun drinks are free of preservatives when they actually contain citric acid, a well-known preservative.
Read morePolice-Related Charity Accused of Duping Donors
Minnesota’s attorney general claims a Florida-based charity that prides itself on helping families of fallen police officers used most of the donations it received to send solicitation mailers.
Read moreFacebook Accused of Charging for Fake Ad Clicks
A small business owner in Arkansas claims in a class action that advertisers on Facebook are routinely overcharged for fraudulent or bogus clicks generated through fake accounts.
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A class action filed in Chicago federal court alleges Comcast opened cellphone accounts for customers without their knowledge or permission and did not safeguard their personal information, allowing thieves to buy phones and order services.
Read moreOhio Furniture Store Accused of Reneging on Freebies
Two lawsuits filed in state court claim an Ohio furniture store refused to honor its advertised promotion after promising free furniture if 69 percent of Ohio voters turned out for the 2016 presidential election.
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A federal class action claims Netgear’s wireless network range extenders don’t extend WiFi signal anywhere close to the 200 percent that the California-based company says they do.
Read moreNY Pet Shops Accused of Selling Sick Puppies
The New York attorney general’s office claims a chain of pet stores knowingly sold sick dogs to customers, lied about medical treatment the animals received, and pushed customers into costly financing agreements.
Read moreBus Firm Accused of Keeping Money From Canceled Trips
Ohio claims that a bus tour company has not refunded advance payments from schools, students and their families for canceled field trips and continued to take payments when it knew its business was failing.
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