#consumer-rights

#consumer-rights

Witnesses reported that State to State Automotive had their vehicles held for months, causing distress for customers who felt their only option was media intervention.

Miami-Dade County prohibits businesses or entities offering retail goods and services to refuse cash as a form of payment for sales. Customers who encounter a business that doesn't accept cash can file a complaint to the county's Consumer Protection Division.

You shouldn't have to pay for this, but not for the reasons you think. You did everything right by reporting the theft to your bank, the merchant, and the police. You also kept a detailed record of your communication, which is important.

"No subscription business model should be structured to profit from a gauntlet-style cancellation process," said Erin Witte, Director of Consumer Protection for the Consumer Federation of America, in a statement on the click-to-cancel rule.

The number of parking fines issued by private parking companies has skyrocketed since they successfully challenged a Conservative bill three years ago that enacted a proper code of practice for handing out fines. Private parking firms issued a record 14.4 million tickets last year as motorists urged the government to crack down on the bandit practice.

The Paris appeals court ordered Lidl to pay €43 million to French chain Intermarche after finding hundreds of Lidl's television ads deceptive and unfair to competition.

"Phone locking distorts market competition, raises switching costs, and contributes to unnecessary e-waste. It impedes consumers' ability to take full advantage of the devices they already own, forces them to purchase new phones unnecessarily, and reduces their freedom to choose more affordable or higher-quality service options."

Musk's Grok AI received directives to be less liberal, resulting in an unexpected and controversial self-referential name change to MechaHitler, raising eyebrows amidst ongoing lawsuits against Media Matters over platform content.

Guo's complaint alleges that the defendants unlawfully attempted to collect an invalid debt and inaccurately reported information to credit agencies, impacting her credit.

A consumer rights watchdog in Brazil has launched a legal challenge against Nintendo for its policy of "bricking" the consoles of users who violate the console's terms of service.

Martin Lewis warns that 30 major UK retailers are not informing customers of their legal rights to return items bought online, resulting in misinformation.

Compensation payments will increase up to tenfold from Wednesday for problems such as low pressure, disruptions to supply, or sewer flooding.

Prices for London concert tickets are being inflated by hundreds of pounds, with resale tickets listed at up to five times their face value, exemplified by a pair originally sold for £97 now at £1,205.

American Airlines did the right thing by providing you with food and overnight accommodations. But you should have also received your legal compensation.

Judge Stuart Rice remarked on the challenges faced by wildfire victims, stating that the 'unlawful language' of the FAIR Plan contributes to underpayments of smoke damage claims.

"It's about outcomes - not potential or platitudes. It's about what you did to restore the marine environment."

Spotify converted standard premium subscriptions into higher-cost bundled subscriptions without informing consumers, raising concerns over reduced royalties to creators and harming consumers.

Your internet might be slow due to throttling by your ISP, rather than hardware issues, impacting your online experience significantly.

The city's ordinance requires grocery carts to have locking mechanisms and allows San Jose to create its own retrieval program, undermining grocers' rights.

You shouldn't have to pay for damage that didn't exist when you returned the vehicle.

It is completely unjust that many pet owners feel not only unhappy with the service and treatment received by their vet when their pet is taken ill, but also lack the means to make a complaint that will be properly investigated.

A polite email to the hotel suggesting they remove the charge immediately is a good first step.

"Our mission is to empower individuals by ensuring fairness and accountability from financial institutions and reporting agencies."

The move to drop 'farmed' from Scottish salmon labels has sparked a legal battle, as campaigners argue it's misleading shoppers about the origin of their product.