Insurance
Can you sue an insurance agent for consumer fraud? It depends on your state
Even where a consumer-fraud claim is unavailable, an agent may still be sued for negligence, misrepresentation or failure to obtain requested coverage.
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Insurance
Homeowners insurance more expensive for Blacks, Hispanics, report finds
The insurance industry is "unwilling to self-correct" its redlining of minority neighborhoods, study finds.
Prescription prices
The prescription price on your insurance card may not be the lowest - here’s how to find a better dealThe FTC’s proposed Caremark settlement could produce as much as $13 billion in prescription-drug savings over 10 years.ConsumerNews.aiJames R. HoodHow to get the best prescription priceAsk the
Recalls
National Safety Recalls - July 17
Two additional July 16 CPSC recalls warrant attention. No newer major recall was posted by NHTSA, FDA or USDA FSIS as of this check.
Health
Cyclospora outbreak leads to lettuce recall
Thousands sickened in cyclospora recall linked to lettuce
Health
Lettuce linked to major Cyclospora outbreak: What consumers should do now
Federal investigators have linked shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants in five states to a multistate outbreak that has sickened at least 1,644 people.
Money
Iran truce collapses, oil back to $85 and pumps head higher
Pain at the pump becoming chronic and likely to worsen
Consumer Protection
Poll finds 80% of voters support the consumer watchdog CFPB
Voters also support protections on overdraft fees, credit card late fees and privacy, all issues the CFPB has championed, the poll found.
Recalls
National Safety Recalls - July 16
Childen's step stools, sandals and toaster ovens top the list of recalls today.
Travel
United warns of $6 billion in extra fuel costs
The Iran war, junk fees, aging and understaffed airports, disappearing boarding passes rile passengers.
Recalls
1.4 million vehicles land in recalls and probes
Everything from air bags to weight rating labels in the latest batch of recalls.
Consumer Protection
NYC wants to make the advertised price the price you actually pay
The plan reaches beyond hotels and event tickets to delivery apps, rental housing, subscriptions, financial services and other goods and services marketed to city residents.