Unfair Charges
Verde Energy Unfair Variable Electricity Rates Class Action
Deregulation of electricity markets has not turned out as some consumers expected. The complaint for this class action alleges that Verde Energy USA, Inc. has “deceptive, bad-faith, unconscionable and unfair pricing practices” that have caused consumers to pay much more for electricity than they should have paid. Read more
City of Ferguson, Missouri Court Fee Settlement
The City of Ferguson, Missouri has entered into a settlement to resolve a class action alleging that it charged illegal fees in violation of Missouri law. The fees in question are warrant fees and failure to appear fees. Read more
Charter Communications Spectrum Self-Installation Fee Class Action
When you pay a fee to a company, you normally expect to get something of value for it. The complaint for this class action alleges that Charter Communications, Inc. (CCI) charges a self-installation fee for its “free” modems and customer self-installation of its Spectrum Internet systems—in other words, for nothing of value. Read more
Target “Debit Card” Users and Returned Payment Fees Investigation
A Target debit card may seem like a great idea, with debit card convenience combined with 5% off. But strictly speaking, the card isn’t exactly like a regular debit card, and consumers are paying significant amounts to find this out. The Target card may be more like an electronic check. It isn’t directly linked to Read more
