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Category: Consumer Law
Louisiana sues CVS, claiming deceptive practices
The company faces three separate lawsuits By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June 26, 2025 Louisiana Attorney…
Men ignore osteoporosis risk but it doesn't just affect women
Millions of men aren't diagnosed until they have a serious accident By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs…
FTC orders Care.com to pay over $8 million in refunds
Job listings and subscription practices were deceptive, the agency charged By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs June…
FTC Sends $126 Million in Refunds to Fortnite Players Who Were Charged for Unwanted Items, Reopens Claims Process
The Federal Trade Commission is sending refunds totaling more than $126 million to players of the…
Crayon mattresses sold on Amazon recalled due to fire risk
The mattresses violate federal flammability standards By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June 25, 2025 Crayan is…
Housing affordability hits historic lows
In spite of slowing sales, home prices inch higher By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June 25,…
A record number of Americans will travel over the July 4th holiday
AAA says worries about the economy wont keep people at home By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…
NTSB finds Boeing failures caused door plug blowout on 737 Max 9
It cited inadequate training and supervision at Boeing facilities By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs June 24,…
Semaglutide may reduce dementia risk in diabetic patients
The popular drug is sold under brand names like Ozempic and Wegovy By Truman Lewis of…
FTC Sues to Stop Mercury Marketing and Others from Deceptively Advertising Substance Use Disorder Treatment Clinics
The Federal Trade Commission filed a complaint today alleging that Mercury Marketing, LLC, and other defendants impersonated substance…
Consumer confidence falls sharply in June
But the findings are at odds with an earlier consumer sentiment survey By Mark Huffman of…
Alcohol and cancer: Calls grow for clear warning labels on bottles
The alcohol industry is not excited about the idea and is likely to oppose it By…
Aflac reveals a data breach that occurred earlier this month
Hackers may have stolen sensitive information, such as Social Security numbers By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…
New treatment shows promise in eliminating insulin requirements for diabetes patients
The breakthrough uses stem cells to treat type 1 diabetes By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June…
Middle East turmoil is driving gasoline prices higher
The national average price has risen nearly 10 cents a gallon since last week By Mark…
Sales of existing homes rose slightly in May
For buyers, affordability challenges persist By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June 23, 2025 Existing-home sales rose…