Misleading “Compostable” Bags: Consumer Alert

September 11, 2024September 11, 2024

We are currently investigating a potential consumer fraud related to the mislabeling of supposedly “environmentally friendly” and “compostable” bags sold at Trader Joe’s and other retailers in California. Recent reports have raised serious concerns about the accuracy of claims made by certain manufacturers regarding the compostability of their products. The Issue with “Compostable” Bags Statewide, …

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CLGCA Teams Up With Blalock LLC to Help California Marines with Camp Lejeune Claims

August 9, 2024January 22, 2024

August 9, 2024 UPDATE CLAIM DEADLINE: August 10, 2024 We are no longer taking new claims for damages from the toxic water contamination exposure at Camp Lejeune under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA). However, many individuals have filed claims on their own with the Department of Justice. If you did, there are numerous legal …

The FTC CARS Rule and California’s Anti-Drip Pricing Law May Transform Car Buying for Service Members

January 22, 2024January 22, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Rule stands to significantly enhance the car buying and leasing experience for consumers. By fostering an environment of transparency, honesty, and fairness, the rule not only protects buyers from deceptive practices but also encourages more ethical behavior from dealers. As a result, the overall process …

The FTC’s New CARS Rule May Transform Car Buying for California Consumers

January 22, 2024January 22, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of consumer rights and protections, a significant advancement has been made with the introduction of the Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Rule by the FTC. This groundbreaking legislation, set to take effect in 2024, heralds a new era of transparency and fairness in the auto retail industry. Aimed at safeguarding the …

California Supreme Court rules in favor of the California Medical Association

July 19, 2023

In an important decision for membership organizations seeking to challenge unfair business practices under California’s Unfair Competition Law (“UCL”), on July 17, 2023, the California Supreme Court ruled in favor of the California Medical Association (“CMA”), finding that the significant amount of time that CMA had expended defending the rights of physicians to refer patients …

The Sweetwater Union High School District Data Breach

July 7, 2023July 6, 2023

If you are affiliated with Sweetwater Union High School District (SUHSD) as an employee, student, or family member, you may have received a letter from them in June 2023, informing you that your personal data was compromised in a cyberattack that happened four months earlier. This is a serious matter that requires your attention and …

Settlement in Healthcare Privacy Class Action, Estimated Payouts of $1,750 per Class Member

July 1, 2023

In John Doe v. California Department of Public Health et al., Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. 20STCV3236, a settlement has been reached in a lawsuit affecting consumers enrolled in two California state-sponsored health care programs for individuals living with HIV. Notice of the Settlement was mailed on June 16, 2023. The settlement addresses an …

The Consumer Law Group of California Does Not Handle Debt Consolidation Matters

November 3, 2021

Recently we have received calls from individual consumers calling about debt consolidation services being provided by a company calling itself the Consumer Law Group. Our firm does not handle debt consolidation matters, and this confusion arose several years ago from a company in San Diego that was reported to the Better Business Bureau. We do …

Ninth Circuit Upholds Allegations That CVS Violated ACA By Discriminating Against Persons With HIV

January 21, 2021January 21, 2021

Recently the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a lower court decision, holding that five “John Doe” HIV patients could pursue a discrimination claim against CVS Caremark for requiring HIV and AIDS patients to obtain their medications by mail-order or drop shipment to a CVS store.

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the lower court decision that found the plaintiffs had not adequately alleged a disability discrimination claim, finding the plaintiffs properly alleged that the CVS mail order program violated the anti-discrimination provisions of the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”).

The Public’s Right to Injunctive Relief When Facing Mandatory Arbitration

March 19, 2019

There is a frequent question about obtaining injunctive relief on behalf of the public when the lawsuit involves a mandatory arbitration clause. Such situations commonly occur in consumer class action litigation. In this article in the ABTL (Association of Business Trial Lawyers) Report, attorney Alan Mansfield discusses the California Supreme Court decision in McGill v. …