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U.S. Department of Transportation

Consumer Basics

U.S. Department of Transportation

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), which began operation in 1967, deals with, you guessed it, transportation.As part of that mission, the ACPD is responsible for, among other things, ensuring…

Fuelman Fleet Card

Class Action

Fuelman Fleet Card

In February 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Fleetcor Technologies Operating Company for allegedly misleadingly marketing that transportation companies that use the Fuelman Fleet Card to purchase fuel save…

BART

Ad Alert

BART

Why “taking BART” from Oakland to San Francisco costs more than advertised in this billboard.

Rad Power Bikes

Class Action

Rad Power Bikes

Allegations: Falsely marketing e-bikes as safe, family-friendly transportation when they are not due to a defect

Refunds for Air Travel on GoToGate

Class Action

Refunds for Air Travel on GoToGate

Allegations: Misrepresenting that GTG helps consumers receive refunds for flight changes or cancellations when the company fails to process refunds and does not issue refunds in accordance with the Department…

Toyota Accident Mitigation System

Class Action

Toyota Accident Mitigation System

January 2014: A federal judge dismissed the class-action lawsuit against Toyota finding, among other things, that plaintiffs lacked standing (i.e., a proper basis) to file their complaint because they didn’t…

Uber Gratuities

Class Action

Uber Gratuities

February 2017: A federal judge granted final approval of a settlement agreement that resolves this lawsuit. According to the settlement terms, class members will be refunded the amount of the…

Uber’s “Safe Rides Fee”

Class Action

Uber’s “Safe Rides Fee”

August 2019: The Court granted final approval. August 2017: A federal judge preliminarily approved the amended settlement agreement. June 2017: Plaintiffs moved for preliminary approval of an amended settlement agreement,…

Junk Mail is Costly

Consumer News

Junk Mail is Costly

Ever wonder how much junk mail actually costs?  In just one state – Massachusetts, the estimated cost to cities and towns to dispose of the catalogs, flyers, phone books, and…

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