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Expose rip-offs and injustice. Confront the industries and politicians responsible. Change the world.
Expose rip-offs and injustice. Confront the industries and politicians responsible. Change the world.
“This decision preserves a core principle of CA law: when the Legislature grants consumers enforceable rights, courts do not get to erase them by importing federal standing barriers that do not apply here” William Pletcher, litigation director, Consumer Watchdog
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Court of Appeal Sides with Consumer Watchdog and Coalition of Consumer Protection and Civil-Rights Organizations in Privacy and Access-to-Justice Case
Published Decision Rejects Industry Effort to Close California Courthouse Doors Los Angeles, CA — Consumer Watchdog, working with a broad coalition of consumer protection and civil-rights organization...
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January 23, 2026 at 12:38 AM
“This decision preserves a core principle of CA law: when the Legislature grants consumers enforceable rights, courts do not get to erase them by importing federal standing barriers that do not apply here” William Pletcher, litigation director, Consumer Watchdog
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Consumer Watchdog Saves Policyholders $2.35 Billion In Rate Interventions At Cost of 6 Cents for Every $100 Saved
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January 22, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Consumer Watchdog Saves Policyholders $2.35 Billion In Rate Interventions At Cost of 6 Cents for Every $100 Saved
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NEW- @nytimes.com article by Emily Steel
Uber Faces Growing Pressure Over Sexual Assault Record
From the ballot box in California to the halls of Congress and Wall Street, several new initiatives would require more oversight of how the company protects its passengers.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/21/b...
Uber Faces Growing Pressure Over Sexual Assault Record
From the ballot box in California to the halls of Congress and Wall Street, several new initiatives would require more oversight of how the company protects its passengers.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/21/b...
Uber Faces Growing Pressure Over Sexual Assault Record
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January 21, 2026 at 9:27 PM
NEW- @nytimes.com article by Emily Steel
Uber Faces Growing Pressure Over Sexual Assault Record
From the ballot box in California to the halls of Congress and Wall Street, several new initiatives would require more oversight of how the company protects its passengers.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/21/b...
Uber Faces Growing Pressure Over Sexual Assault Record
From the ballot box in California to the halls of Congress and Wall Street, several new initiatives would require more oversight of how the company protects its passengers.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/21/b...
January 19, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Eaton and Palisades Fire survivors together demand accountability and leadership!
Rose Robinson shares her survivor story on the 1-year anniversary of the Eaton Fire.
Fire Survivors deserve better!
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Rose Robinson shares her survivor story on the 1-year anniversary of the Eaton Fire.
Fire Survivors deserve better!
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January 19, 2026 at 2:50 AM
Eaton and Palisades Fire survivors together demand accountability and leadership!
Rose Robinson shares her survivor story on the 1-year anniversary of the Eaton Fire.
Fire Survivors deserve better!
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Rose Robinson shares her survivor story on the 1-year anniversary of the Eaton Fire.
Fire Survivors deserve better!
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The license of Dr. Hans Chunghan Yu has been suspended!
"This 6 year journey has been a passionate pursuit for justice, advocating for accountability on behalf of families who tragically lost a family member, those who bear lifelong injuries." Michele Monserratt-Ramos
"This 6 year journey has been a passionate pursuit for justice, advocating for accountability on behalf of families who tragically lost a family member, those who bear lifelong injuries." Michele Monserratt-Ramos
January 18, 2026 at 5:19 PM
The license of Dr. Hans Chunghan Yu has been suspended!
"This 6 year journey has been a passionate pursuit for justice, advocating for accountability on behalf of families who tragically lost a family member, those who bear lifelong injuries." Michele Monserratt-Ramos
"This 6 year journey has been a passionate pursuit for justice, advocating for accountability on behalf of families who tragically lost a family member, those who bear lifelong injuries." Michele Monserratt-Ramos
Uber is trying to snow voters with a supposedly pro-consumer ballot initiative. Don’t buy it!
“This would affect every accident in the state. Uber is trying to stop all cases, not just bad cases.”
Jamie Court, Consumer Watchdog
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“This would affect every accident in the state. Uber is trying to stop all cases, not just bad cases.”
Jamie Court, Consumer Watchdog
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Los Angles Times - Uber is trying to snow voters with a supposedly pro-consumer ballot initiative. Don’t buy it
By Michael Hiltzik, LOS ANGELES TIMES https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-01-16/uber-tries-to-snow-voters-with-supposedly-pro-consumer-ballot-initiative Uber loves to define itself as a most p...
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January 18, 2026 at 2:57 AM
Uber is trying to snow voters with a supposedly pro-consumer ballot initiative. Don’t buy it!
“This would affect every accident in the state. Uber is trying to stop all cases, not just bad cases.”
Jamie Court, Consumer Watchdog
consumerwatchdog.org/in-the-news/...
“This would affect every accident in the state. Uber is trying to stop all cases, not just bad cases.”
Jamie Court, Consumer Watchdog
consumerwatchdog.org/in-the-news/...
We commend the LA County Board of Supervisors & LA County Office of County Counsel for opening a civil investigation into State Farm’s handling of wildfire claims related to the 2025 LA Wildfires
A vital step to protect wildfire victims!
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A vital step to protect wildfire victims!
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Consumer Watchdog Welcomes Los Angeles County Investigation Into State Farm’s Wildfire Claims
County Action Follows Mounting Complaints from Fire Survivors Los Angeles, CA — Consumer Watchdog today commended the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the Los Angeles County Office of Count...
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January 17, 2026 at 8:55 PM
We commend the LA County Board of Supervisors & LA County Office of County Counsel for opening a civil investigation into State Farm’s handling of wildfire claims related to the 2025 LA Wildfires
A vital step to protect wildfire victims!
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A vital step to protect wildfire victims!
consumerwatchdog.org/in-the-court...
The license of Dr. Hans Chunghan Yu has been suspended!
"This six-year journey has been a passionate pursuit for justice, advocating for accountability on behalf of families who tragically lost a loved one or bear lifelong injuries." Michele Monserratt-Ramos
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"This six-year journey has been a passionate pursuit for justice, advocating for accountability on behalf of families who tragically lost a loved one or bear lifelong injuries." Michele Monserratt-Ramos
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January 17, 2026 at 7:22 PM
The license of Dr. Hans Chunghan Yu has been suspended!
"This six-year journey has been a passionate pursuit for justice, advocating for accountability on behalf of families who tragically lost a loved one or bear lifelong injuries." Michele Monserratt-Ramos
consumerwatchdog.org/healthcare/b...
"This six-year journey has been a passionate pursuit for justice, advocating for accountability on behalf of families who tragically lost a loved one or bear lifelong injuries." Michele Monserratt-Ramos
consumerwatchdog.org/healthcare/b...
The license of Dr. Hans Chunghan Yu has been suspended!
"This six-year journey has been a passionate pursuit for justice, advocating for accountability on behalf of families who tragically lost family members or bear lifelong injuries." Michele Monserratt-Ramos
consumerwatchdog.org/healthcare/b...
"This six-year journey has been a passionate pursuit for justice, advocating for accountability on behalf of families who tragically lost family members or bear lifelong injuries." Michele Monserratt-Ramos
consumerwatchdog.org/healthcare/b...
January 16, 2026 at 12:36 AM
The license of Dr. Hans Chunghan Yu has been suspended!
"This six-year journey has been a passionate pursuit for justice, advocating for accountability on behalf of families who tragically lost family members or bear lifelong injuries." Michele Monserratt-Ramos
consumerwatchdog.org/healthcare/b...
"This six-year journey has been a passionate pursuit for justice, advocating for accountability on behalf of families who tragically lost family members or bear lifelong injuries." Michele Monserratt-Ramos
consumerwatchdog.org/healthcare/b...
Bakersfield OB/GYN Fails Competency Exam: Repeat Offender Doctor Can No Longer Practice Medicine
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Bakersfield OB/GYN Fails Competency Exam: Repeat Offender Doctor Can No Longer Practice Medicine
The Osteopathic Medical Board of California (OMBC) and the Attorney General’s office have ordered Bakersfield OB/GYN Hans Chunghan Yu D.O. to cease practice effective immediately after the doctor fail...
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January 15, 2026 at 12:21 AM
Bakersfield OB/GYN Fails Competency Exam: Repeat Offender Doctor Can No Longer Practice Medicine
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FAIR Plan Enrollment Spikes 20K in Q4, Exceeding Total Policies Promised Under Commissioner Lara’s Plan
We’re still losing more coverage than we gain even as insurance companies use the new rules approved by Comm Lara to justify hundred-million $$ rate increases.
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We’re still losing more coverage than we gain even as insurance companies use the new rules approved by Comm Lara to justify hundred-million $$ rate increases.
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January 14, 2026 at 4:11 AM
FAIR Plan Enrollment Spikes 20K in Q4, Exceeding Total Policies Promised Under Commissioner Lara’s Plan
We’re still losing more coverage than we gain even as insurance companies use the new rules approved by Comm Lara to justify hundred-million $$ rate increases.
consumerwatchdog.org/insurance/fa...
We’re still losing more coverage than we gain even as insurance companies use the new rules approved by Comm Lara to justify hundred-million $$ rate increases.
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We alerted Uber’s CEO/Board about the need to disclose to shareholders that its top policy exec in the West stands to make millions of $$ for her household if Uber pursues its ballot measure limiting medical recovery & contingency fee rep in auto accident cases.
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January 13, 2026 at 9:17 PM
We alerted Uber’s CEO/Board about the need to disclose to shareholders that its top policy exec in the West stands to make millions of $$ for her household if Uber pursues its ballot measure limiting medical recovery & contingency fee rep in auto accident cases.
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"We reject a future where only the wealthy get to come back home." Joy Chen, executive director of Eaton Fire Survivors Network
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January 11, 2026 at 5:46 PM
"We reject a future where only the wealthy get to come back home." Joy Chen, executive director of Eaton Fire Survivors Network
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According to multiple reports, Uber has repeatedly denied using surveillance pricing, including recently in the New York Times.
Uber said it “did not consider anything beyond geographic factors and demand in setting prices.”
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Uber said it “did not consider anything beyond geographic factors and demand in setting prices.”
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Consumer Alert Details Uber Example of Surveillance Pricing
Uber Tells Us One Thing and Does Another Los Angeles, CA — A short consumer alert video produced by Consumer Watchdog details Uber appearing to engage in surveillance pricing and questions whether it ...
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January 10, 2026 at 4:01 PM
According to multiple reports, Uber has repeatedly denied using surveillance pricing, including recently in the New York Times.
Uber said it “did not consider anything beyond geographic factors and demand in setting prices.”
consumerwatchdog.org/privacy/cons...
Uber said it “did not consider anything beyond geographic factors and demand in setting prices.”
consumerwatchdog.org/privacy/cons...
Did You Know-In One Step, You Can Ask Data Brokers to Delete Your Data Right Now?
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In One Step, You Can Ask Data Brokers to Delete Your Data Right Now
In one step, Californians can direct all data brokers to delete personal data.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Did You Know-In One Step, You Can Ask Data Brokers to Delete Your Data Right Now?
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Along with Eaton Fire Survivors Network we joined Senator Sasha Renée Pérez to announce legislation holding insurance companies accountable for insurance claim delays and alterations that deny survivors the insurance benefits they paid for.
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#SB877 #SB878
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#SB877 #SB878
January 8, 2026 at 4:52 AM
Along with Eaton Fire Survivors Network we joined Senator Sasha Renée Pérez to announce legislation holding insurance companies accountable for insurance claim delays and alterations that deny survivors the insurance benefits they paid for.
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#SB877 #SB878
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#SB877 #SB878
Consumer Watchdog and Eaton Fire Survivor Network Join Senator Sasha Perez to Announce Bills Exposing Insurance Claim Low-Balling and Penalize Delays
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Consumer Watchdog and Eaton Fire Survivor Network Join Senator Sasha Perez to Announce Bills Exposing Insurance Claim Low-Balling and Penalize Delays
Consumer Watchdog and the Eaton Fire Survivors Network joined Senator Sasha Perez to announce legislation holding insurance companies accountable for insurance claim delays and alterations that deny s...
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January 7, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Consumer Watchdog and Eaton Fire Survivor Network Join Senator Sasha Perez to Announce Bills Exposing Insurance Claim Low-Balling and Penalize Delays
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“According to multiple reports, Uber has repeatedly denied using surveillance pricing, including recently in the New York Times. Uber said it “did not consider anything beyond geographic factors and demand in setting prices.”” Justin Kloczko
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consumerwatchdog.org/privacy/cons...
Consumer Alert Details Uber Example of Surveillance Pricing
Uber Tells Us One Thing and Does Another Los Angeles, CA — A short consumer alert video produced by Consumer Watchdog details Uber appearing to engage in surveillance pricing and questions whether it ...
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January 6, 2026 at 1:38 AM
“According to multiple reports, Uber has repeatedly denied using surveillance pricing, including recently in the New York Times. Uber said it “did not consider anything beyond geographic factors and demand in setting prices.”” Justin Kloczko
consumerwatchdog.org/privacy/cons...
consumerwatchdog.org/privacy/cons...
Doctor On Probation Missed Mandatory Testing @ABC10
"It's not surprising, but it's incredibly frustrating, because we've seen a solid pattern of Dr. Bowling's substance abuse and also her unwillingness to adhere to her probation order." Michele Monserratt-Ramos
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"It's not surprising, but it's incredibly frustrating, because we've seen a solid pattern of Dr. Bowling's substance abuse and also her unwillingness to adhere to her probation order." Michele Monserratt-Ramos
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KGTV-SD (ABC): Doctor On Probation Missed Mandatory Testing
YouTube video by ConsumerWatchdog
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January 4, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Doctor On Probation Missed Mandatory Testing @ABC10
"It's not surprising, but it's incredibly frustrating, because we've seen a solid pattern of Dr. Bowling's substance abuse and also her unwillingness to adhere to her probation order." Michele Monserratt-Ramos
youtu.be/23QwMFYqUrQ
"It's not surprising, but it's incredibly frustrating, because we've seen a solid pattern of Dr. Bowling's substance abuse and also her unwillingness to adhere to her probation order." Michele Monserratt-Ramos
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Reposted by Consumer Watchdog
NEW: Our @kennystancil.bsky.social details how U.S. home insurers are responding to the climate crisis.
Despite mounting damages, insurers are still raking in record profits by 1) abandoning people in higher risk areas and 2) hiking premiums nationwide.
1 = ⬇️ liabilities and 2 = ⬆️ $ to invest.
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Despite mounting damages, insurers are still raking in record profits by 1) abandoning people in higher risk areas and 2) hiking premiums nationwide.
1 = ⬇️ liabilities and 2 = ⬆️ $ to invest.
🧵
Forsake Some, Fleece the Rest
How U.S. Home Insurers Are Responding to Climate Change
www.dollarsandsense.org
January 2, 2026 at 4:04 PM
NEW: Our @kennystancil.bsky.social details how U.S. home insurers are responding to the climate crisis.
Despite mounting damages, insurers are still raking in record profits by 1) abandoning people in higher risk areas and 2) hiking premiums nationwide.
1 = ⬇️ liabilities and 2 = ⬆️ $ to invest.
🧵
Despite mounting damages, insurers are still raking in record profits by 1) abandoning people in higher risk areas and 2) hiking premiums nationwide.
1 = ⬇️ liabilities and 2 = ⬆️ $ to invest.
🧵
The balance of power in CA and America is changing and we are here to defend you, your family, and the values of corporate responsibility and accountability we have fought for, and Americans have died for.
We simply cannot do it with you and your support.
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We simply cannot do it with you and your support.
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2025 Highlights from Consumer Watchdog
YouTube video by ConsumerWatchdog
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January 1, 2026 at 12:31 AM
The balance of power in CA and America is changing and we are here to defend you, your family, and the values of corporate responsibility and accountability we have fought for, and Americans have died for.
We simply cannot do it with you and your support.
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We simply cannot do it with you and your support.
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With your help, this year we took on the biggest corporate outlaws, held corrupt politicians accountable for their lies and fought to get consumers what they paid for.
We hope you enjoy watching our Year In Review video and will consider making a tax deductible contribution.
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We hope you enjoy watching our Year In Review video and will consider making a tax deductible contribution.
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December 30, 2025 at 2:47 AM
With your help, this year we took on the biggest corporate outlaws, held corrupt politicians accountable for their lies and fought to get consumers what they paid for.
We hope you enjoy watching our Year In Review video and will consider making a tax deductible contribution.
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We hope you enjoy watching our Year In Review video and will consider making a tax deductible contribution.
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Consumer Alert Warns CA Voters Not To Sign Uber’s ‘License to Kill’ Ballot Measure: Uber Reviving Deadly Robotaxis In Conjunction With Proposal For Loss of Legal Accountability
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December 27, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Consumer Alert Warns CA Voters Not To Sign Uber’s ‘License to Kill’ Ballot Measure: Uber Reviving Deadly Robotaxis In Conjunction With Proposal For Loss of Legal Accountability
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With your help, this year we took on the biggest corporate outlaws, held corrupt politicians accountable for their lies and fought to get consumers what they paid for.
We hope you enjoy watching our Year In Review video and will consider making a tax deductible contribution.
youtu.be/BJEoUnBhFL4
We hope you enjoy watching our Year In Review video and will consider making a tax deductible contribution.
youtu.be/BJEoUnBhFL4
2025 Highlights from Consumer Watchdog
YouTube video by ConsumerWatchdog
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December 27, 2025 at 5:50 PM
With your help, this year we took on the biggest corporate outlaws, held corrupt politicians accountable for their lies and fought to get consumers what they paid for.
We hope you enjoy watching our Year In Review video and will consider making a tax deductible contribution.
youtu.be/BJEoUnBhFL4
We hope you enjoy watching our Year In Review video and will consider making a tax deductible contribution.
youtu.be/BJEoUnBhFL4