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Suit alleges NV Energy deceived customers on solar panels
2016-01-16 23:18:31| Semiconductors - Topix.net
Nevada residents with rooftop solar panels are suing NV Energy, saying the company used incentives to lure them into investing tens of thousands of dollars before conspiring with regulators to raise rates and render their systems less valuable. Las Vegas solar panel owners John Bamforth and Stanley Schone filed a complaint in Clark County on Jan. 12, alleging the company manipulated regulators into approving higher prices that took effect Jan. 1. They're seeking class-action status to represent other solar panel owners.
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Auto Dealers Settle FTC Charges That They Deceived Consumers By Failing to Disclose Key Lease Terms
2015-11-25 19:21:16| Auto Dealers - Topix.net
Two Ohio auto dealers have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they deceived consumers with advertisements that touted low monthly car lease payments but failed to disclose key terms of the offers. The FTC's administrative complaint alleged that Progressive Chevrolet Company and Progressive Motors Inc., of Masillon, Ohio, failed to properly disclose terms such as the total amount due at signing, whether a security deposit was required, and credit score requirements.
If VW deceived consumers about its diesel cars, then it has a huge problem
2015-09-19 20:31:19| Auto Dealers - Topix.net
The Environmental Protection Agency just informed Volkswagen that it believes nearly half a million of the automaker's cars are equipped with software designed to cheat on emissions tests . No recall has been ordered, but it's clear that the EPA thinks VW is in serious violation of the Clean Air Act.
Deceived Beck's beer drinkers can guzzle $50 refund
2015-06-25 18:05:32| Beverages - Topix.net
If you've been drinking Beck's in America, you've been punked for thinking your brew is from Bremen. But thanks to the settlement of a class action suit filed in U.S. district court in Miami guzzlers of Beck's will be getting some of their beer money back.
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Are Consumers Being Deceived About Organic Foods?
2015-04-20 20:09:50| Food - Topix.net
As the world has become more aware of the growing obesity epidemic and the dangers of unhealthy eating habits, many consumers have begun to make efforts to purchase healthier foods. Unfortunately, while many consumers have good intentions when it comes to buying natural, organic foods, few of them actually know what labels such as "natural," "local" and "organic" really mean.
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