It is true that the frenetic pace of American life has made us a caffeinated nation. Frequenting coffee shops has not only become an ingrained part of our culture but buying fresh coffee beans has also become a billion-dollar business. With such demand for coffee beans, it is not surprising that pricing issues can arise. …
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In our first post of 2013, we announced that Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corporation had reached a settlement where it would pay more than $1 billion to settle class action lawsuits based on economic losses stemming from various defects involving faulty floor mats. We also noted that the settlement did not include scores of lawsuits seeking damages …
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Last month we reported on the problem of roto-dialers being used to contact consumers on cellular phones. Essentially, consumers had been contacted (without their permission) by marketers and debt collectors with pre-recorded messages to gauge interest in new products or sent text messages (at the consumer’s expense) regarding sales or special offers. All of which …
In a prior post, we discussed how Hyundai consumers brought a class-action lawsuit against the Korean automaker due to misrepresentations about fuel efficiency. We have recently learned that Ford Motor Company has been snared in a class action due to engine defects. In Jason Schmidt et al. v. Ford Motor Company, a group of six car …
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In many of our posts, we have commented on class action lawsuits that involve deceptive advertising and other labeling violations that affect consumers. We have yet to report on lawsuits that involve potentially dangerous products. In the tradition of starting a new year with resolutions, we endeavor to do so here. Many of our readers are familiar …
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With the school year in full force, parents are looking for healthy snacks to include in thier child’s lunch. Many snack products on the shelves today are geared towards children but also try to attract the more health conscious consumer by including on their labels “Made with Real Fruit” or “All Natural” ingredients. These include …
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At this time of the year, chocolate is as festive as Christmas lights and reindeer. Amateur bakers look to make holiday fudge for gifts and office parties. Also, children want to make brownies and chocolate chip cookies in anticipation of Santa Claus making a visit. For those who bake, it does not come as a …
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Last week we reported on the ongoing problem of debt collectors and marketing firms using roto-dialers to contact consumers on their cellular phones. If you own a cell phone, you have probably been contacted by someone asking you to hold “for a very important matter” or to gauge your interest in a new product. These …
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In our last few posts, we reported on class action settlements regarding TCPA violations involving unwanted text messages (i.e. text spam) and overages based on wireless plan changes. Consumers should also be aware of charges on their cell phone bills from third party carriers. Indeed, significant charges would likely raise concerns (and a customer’s ire) and would …
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With the holidays approaching, baby gifts become especially popular items for those with toddlers, as well as those who are expecting bundles of joy in the New Year. Baby cribs are especially popular, with infant bedding being a $50 million annual industry. Over the last few years, crib safety concerns have become more prominent, as safety advocates …
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