The Federal Trade Commission has warned 97 auto dealership groups that advertised car prices must include all mandatory fees — no surprise add-ons at signing. Here’s what the FTC found and how to protect yourself when buying a car.
Quick Answer: The FTC approved a final order against Dallas auto dealer Trophy Nissan (TXVT Limited Partnership) for deceptive advertising practices. The settlement prohibits Trophy from misrepresenting promotion terms and requires clear disclosure of all material terms in advertisements and compliance with federal lending laws.Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved …
Quick Answer: The FTC successfully charged Hoodia weight loss supplement makers with deceptive advertising, resulting in a $22.5 million judgment against David Romeo and companies Nutraceuticals International and Stella Labs. The companies falsely claimed their products contained Hoodia gordonii and could reduce caloric intake by 1,000-2,000 calories daily without scientific proof.In April of 2009 the …
Quick Answer: The receiver in the California mass joinder lawsuit is seeking court approval to liquidate office furniture and close eight office locations across Southern California on October 3, 2011. The receiver determined these businesses were “so intertwined in illegal fee-splitting, deceptive advertising, and illegal loan modification services that they could not be continued lawfully …
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