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Latest News in Consumer Protection

  • November 02, 2026

    Honda Keyless Entry Opens Door To Thieves, Driver Says

    The design of Honda's keyless entry system makes its vehicles "prime targets for theft," but instead of disclosing the issue to consumers and implementing simple, cost-effective anti-theft features, the automaker for years has focused on its bottom line, according to a new proposed class action filed in California federal court.

  • November 02, 2026

    Toyota Says Farmers' Policy Shift Flouts 2021 Insurance Deal

    Toyota Insurance filed a lawsuit on Monday in Delaware state court against Farmers Insurance Exchange and several affiliates, accusing them of breaching an agreement inked in 2021 for Toyota-branded auto insurance policies.

  • November 02, 2026

    'Honest' Shampoo Co. Accused Of Lying About Allergens

    The Honest Co. wasn't so honest on its labels marketing certain hypoallergenic conditioner, shampoo and body wash products, according to a proposed class action filed Monday by a California woman who says the products actually contain skin irritants.

  • November 02, 2026

    Coinbase Says NJ Dropped $5M Staking Securities Action

    Coinbase said Monday that New Jersey has dropped a lawsuit accusing the crypto exchange of offering unregistered securities through its staking services and rescinded a 2023 cease-and-desist order that barred it from offering the rewards-generating product in the state.

  • November 02, 2026

    Calif. AG Hits Lyft With $1.8M Fine For Opt-Out 'Barrier'

    Lyft has agreed to pay $1.8 million and overhaul its mechanism for consumers to stop the sale of their data through its mobile app in order to resolve the California attorney general's claims that the company's existing opt-out process was too "cumbersome" and created a "barrier" to consumers exercising their privacy rights. 

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