Tag:consumer protection

Colorado Will Get $8.3 Million in Google Settlement Over Location Tracking Practices

Colorado and 39 other states reached a $395 million settlement with Google over misleading location tracking practices to sell targeted ads.

Red Rocks Credit Union Returns More Than $300,000 in GAP Refunds

Red Rocks Credit Union paid $312,267.84 to 1,328 consumers for failing to return GAP refunds from Oct. 1, 2014, to July 1, 2020.

Twitter Agrees to Pay $150 Million to Resolve Alleged Data Privacy Violations

On May 25, a settlement was announced that, if approved by a federal court, will require Twitter Inc. to pay $150 million in civil penalties.

Pfizer to Refund More Than $100K to Colorado Consumers After Failing to Honor Coupons

Weiser on May 20 announced Pfizer will refund $107,174.82 to around 1,500 Colorado consumers after it failed to honor coupons for three medications.

Election Security Bill Introduced

Senate Democrats introduced a bill this past week that takes aim at election security concerns that have been circulating the state.

FTC and DOJ Seek Input on Updating Merger Rules

The FTC and DOJ announced they are seeking public comment on how to update merger guidelines for the modern economy.

Court of Appeals Reverses $3 Million Judgment Against For-Profit College, Sends to New Judge for New Trial

The Court of Appeals on Aug. 26 reversed a $3 million judgment against a for-profit college accused of deceptive trade practices. The court concluded the consumer protection claims against the college must be retried in front of another judge to “preserve the appearance of justice.”

10th Circuit Rules Against Debt Collector for Making Unauthorized Call

The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals sided with a Colorado woman who alleged fair debt collection violations against a collection agency