To protect consumers, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a nationwide recall of canned tuna sold at grocery stores due to a potential botulism risk. The affected products, made using tuna sourced from Tri-Union Seafoods, are sold under popular brand names, including Genova, Van Camp’s, H-E-B, and Trader Joe’s. The recall spans dozens […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: lucasImages / shuttterstock.com New York Attorney General Letitia James recently achieved a major legal milestone in her ongoing lawsuit against Citibank (Citi), with a federal judge rejecting Citi’s motion to dismiss the case. The lawsuit, which alleges that Citi failed to adequately protect its customers from fraud and […]
By ag.ny.gov | Editorial credit: madamF / shutterstock.com Equifax Reported Incorrect Credit Scores to Lenders, Inflating Costs for New Yorkers NEW YORK — New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced a settlement with Equifax Information Services, LLC (Equifax) for inaccurately reporting tens of thousands of New Yorkers’ credit scores to lenders, inflating costs for loans and […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens The dream of car ownership often turns into a financial nightmare for many unsuspecting consumers. Across the United States, predatory car dealerships exploit vulnerable buyers by selling overpriced vehicles, commonly referred to as “lemons,” financed through high-interest loans. These practices often lead to financial ruin for consumers, culminating in bad credit […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Limited liability is a fundamental principle of corporate law that shields business owners and shareholders from personal responsibility for the debts and obligations of their company. While this concept has played a pivotal role in fostering entrepreneurship and economic growth, it has also been exploited by unscrupulous businesses in industries such […]
Editorial credit: Ben Von Klemperer / shutterstock.com Federal Court Orders Harris Jewelry to Reopen Portal for Defrauded Consumers to File Claims for Refunds; Portal Will Close on December 21st NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today urged service members and veterans who were deceived by Harris Jewelry to file claims to receive refunds […]
By Chris Tobias | Editorial Credit: Adam McCullough / shutterstock.com In a significant shift aimed at enhancing passenger rights, U.S. airlines are now mandated to issue automatic refunds for tickets and related expenses when flights are canceled or significantly delayed. This new rule, which officially took effect on Monday, October 28, is a relief to […]