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ReadyCARD
Case Name (Date)
Dobbins et al. v. Ready Credit Corp. d/b/a ReadyCARD
25-cv-7633, C.D. Cal.
(June 2025)
Product/Service
ReadyCARD debit cards from Ready Credit kiosks
Allegations
Falsely representing that debit cards are free to use when a $3.95 monthly fee begins being charged after three months
Status
Pending
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