Tag:consumer protection
News
Red Rocks Credit Union Returns More Than $300,000 in GAP Refunds
Red Rocks Credit Union paid $312,267.84 to 1,328 consumers for failing to return GAP refunds from Oct. 1, 2014, to July 1, 2020.
News
Twitter Agrees to Pay $150 Million to Resolve Alleged Data Privacy Violations
On May 25, a settlement was announced that, if approved by a federal court, will require Twitter Inc. to pay $150 million in civil penalties.
News
Pfizer to Refund More Than $100K to Colorado Consumers After Failing to Honor Coupons
Weiser on May 20 announced Pfizer will refund $107,174.82 to around 1,500 Colorado consumers after it failed to honor coupons for three medications.
Legislature
Election Security Bill Introduced
Senate Democrats introduced a bill this past week that takes aim at election security concerns that have been circulating the state.
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Briefs
FTC and DOJ Seek Input on Updating Merger Rules
The FTC and DOJ announced they are seeking public comment on how to update merger guidelines for the modern economy.
Courts
Court of Appeals Reverses $3 Million Judgment Against For-Profit College, Sends to New Judge for New Trial
The Court of Appeals on Aug. 26 reversed a $3 million judgment against a for-profit college accused of deceptive trade practices. The court concluded the consumer protection claims against the college must be retried in front of another judge to “preserve the appearance of justice.”
Courts
10th Circuit Rules Against Debt Collector for Making Unauthorized Call
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals sided with a Colorado woman who alleged fair debt collection violations against a collection agency
Courts
Texas Fans’ Case Against Sign-Stealing Astros For Ticket Refunds Fails
A fan lawsuit seeking a refund for Houston Astros season tickets after the 2017 World Series sign-stealing scandal is out of court.