H&R Block Refund Advance Loan and Emerald Advance Loan
Allegations: Violating the Military Lending Act in marketing for H&R Block Advance Loans and Emerald Advance Loans
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Case Name (Date)
Buehring et al. v. HRB Tax Group, Inc. d/b/a H&R Block
25-cv-9, W.D. Mo.
(Jan. 2025)
Product/Service
H&R Block
Allegations
Misrepresenting that it protects consumers’ personal information when it failed to do so and there was a data breach in 2024
Status
Pending
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