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Courier News Subscriptions Class Action Courier News Subscriptions Allegations: Representing that consumers may cancel subscriptions any time before they automatically renew when subscribers may be billed subscription fees after they cancel
Credit Union of New Jersey’s Overdraft Fees Class Action Credit Union of New Jersey’s Overdraft Fees Allegations: Misrepresenting when consumers will be charged overdraft fees
Boppy Loungers for Newborns Class Action Boppy Loungers for Newborns Allegations: Falsely advertising loungers as safe without disclosing the risk of serious injury