News in November 2009

Vendors Gouge Parents Over Scarce Zhu Zhu Pets

Shortage of popular toy causes price jumps

States Step Up Pressure On Mortgage Fraud

Illinois, New Jersey among states taking action

Walmart Gets a Black Eye on Black Friday

Shoppers find advertised items sold out before sale begins

Stork Craft Facing Wave of Lawsuits

Crib recall exposes flaws in Canadian consumer protection laws

Does It Really Pay To Go Shopping On Black Friday?

Many 'bargains' turn out not to be such bargains

Consumers May Soon See Fewer Scam Ads

Google banning advertisers, not just ads, from its ad network

Toyota Announces Expanded Recall to Fix Runaway Acceleration

Accelerator pedals will be reshaped and replaced in Toyota, Lexus models

Recall of Drop-Side Cribs Continues 2009 Pattern

Feds acknowledge faster response is warranted

Microsoft May Face Class Action Over Xbox Live Ban

Up to 1 million gamers barred for pirating games

Deadline For Chinese Drywall Claims Looms

Private class action claims due before December 2

Hy Cite Refunds Still Available to California Consumers

Brown: Company 'hoodwinked' consumers using deceptive tactics

Social Networking Explodes As Job-Search Tool

Sites offer many benefits, but pitfalls abound

Consumer Reports Takes on Pushy Retail Practices

New campaign unveils survey of top holiday shoppping turnoffs

Stork Craft, Fisher-Price Cribs Recalled

At least four deaths blamed on recalled drop-side cribs

Feds Find Link Between Chinese Drywall And Corrosion In Homes

CPSC to look into possible fixes

Consumers Warned About 'The Twelve Scams of Christmas'

Cybercriminals take advantage of the holiday season

Barnes & Noble Enters E-Book Wars

But Nook is in short supply until January, dampening its holiday prospects

CSPI Gives Movie Popcorn Two Thumbs Down

Lab tests show theater snacks pack on calories, sodium

California Targets Church Kiosk Scammers

Attorney General says 30 churches sold shoddy equipment

Mortgage Delinquencies Still Climbing

Rate is approaching 10 percent

Suit Says Facebook Scammed Gamers Out of Information, Cash

Developer accused of tricking players into unwanted monthly charges

Listeria Found in Eggo Waffles Prior To Shortage

Kellogg's downplays link between contamination and flooding of plant

Retailers Applaud GAO Report On Interchange Fees

Government agency finds fees rapidly increasing

How To Get The Most Out Of Consumer Protection Laws

Consumer Reports'money advisor offers tips

Subaru Wins IIHS 2010 Safety Competition

Winners now required to provide good protection in rollovers

Lawsuit Says Hyundai Airbags Fail to Deploy

Disturbing trend for Korean automaker

Perfect Flame Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Are Recalled

California Settles with Wells Fargo, Recovers $1.4 Billion for Investors

Attorney General accuses bank of leaving customers out in the cold

Florida Attorney General Warns Big Banks On Modifications

Consumers complain about getting a runaround from servicers

Sprint Nextel Agrees To Restitution For Minnesota Customers

Company settles state lawsuit over extended contracts and fees

Complete MoisturePlus Class Action Certified in California

Eye solution said to insufficiently guard against dangerous bacteria

Study: Pregnant Women 'Contaminated With Chemicals' From Everyday Products

Report outlines dangers to mothers and children alike

FTC Files Contempt Citation Against Blue Hippo

Agency claims company has ignored 2008 court order

No Eggo To Leggo? Kellogg Confirms Waffle Shortage

Company says flood damage has slowed resupply

Senate Committee Slams Abusive Marketers

Consumers tricked into spending billions, investigators find

Recommended Changes to Breast Cancer Screenings Cause Controversy

Analysis recommends scrapping most annual exams

Study Claims Phthalates Exposure In Pregnancy Diminishes Masculinity

Researcher says young boys less likely to play with male-centric toys

Three More Cases Of Swine Flu In Pets

FDA approves additional vaccine for use

California Arrests Alleged Mastermind of Multimillion-Dollar Ponzi Scheme

Attorney General hits alleged culprit with 100 criminal counts

Toyota Ready to Expand Safety Recall Beyond Floor Mats

Reports say carmaker has set aside $5 billion to replace accelerator pedals

Vonage To Pay $3 Million To Settle Consumer Complaints

Thirty-two states brought action against 'deceptive' tactics

DOT Fines Ultimate Fares $600,000 For Advertising Violations

Company failed to state full fare to customers

Marsh & McLennan Settles Investor Suit For $400 Million

Alleged scheme caused stock to lose half its value

How Much Protection Does Overdraft Fee Rule Provide?

Banks could drop unprofitable customers

Celebration Studios Owner Pleads Guilty To Theft

Closes book on New Jersey bridal nightmare

Virginias Price Gouging Statute Activated As Storm Batters the East

Tropical Storm Ida and coastal Nor'easter bring high water, power failures

American Home Mortgage Servicing Agrees To 8200 Modifications

Subprime loans orginated by H&R Block, Option One

Boomers Entering Their 60s With More Disabilities

UCLA study finds older generation appears healthier

Protecting Your Credit Card From Unauthorized Charges

Think before giving anyone your credit card information

Study Finds Sexual Problems in Human Males Exposed to High BPA Levels

Researcher: latest findings 'can't be dismissed'

Class Action Suit Filed Against AARP

Alleges group misled consumers as to extent of medical insurance coverage

Hospital Readmission Rate High For Medicare Heart Failure Patients

Research shows need for improved care

Class Action Filed Against SnapNames.com

Company VP may have submitted thousands of false bids to inflate sale prices

Target Settles New Jersey Consumer Charges

Sold expired infant formula at some stores

Companies Sued For Credit Card Interest Rate Scheme

Consumers warned about telemarketers' claims of immediate savings

Florida Accuses Loan Modifiers Of Fraud

Companies charged homeowners upfront fees

Avoid Fraud When Holiday Shopping Online

AutoTrader.com offers smart buying tips

Tagged To Pay New York $500,000 In Penalties

Company 'hijacked' users' address books to send out spam

Florida Most Dangerous State For Pedestrians

Nine of top 10 most dangerous metros in the south

Companies Warned Against Marketing Illegal Flavored Cigarettes

FDA letters spell out consequences

Class Action Says Kellogg Sugar-Coats Cereal's Health Benefits

Company claims Cocoa Krispies boost immunity to illness

Maclaren USA Recalls Strollers Following Fingertip Amputations

Children's fingers can get caught in the hinge mechanism

Forest Labs Still Struggling To Meet Armour Thyroid Demand

Mystery about the shortage remains unresolved

FDA Warns of Salmonella Risk in Beef Hooves, Pig Ears

Pets and humans at risk from contaminated pet chews

Unemployment Rate Hits 10.2 Percent In October

Rate may understate actual number of jobless

Pennsylvania Settles With Bankrupt Debt Collector for $2.5 Million

American Corrective Counseling Services posed as District Attorney in letters to check bouncers

Should You Walk Away From Your Underwater Mortgage?

Law professor sees 'moral double standard'

NHTSA Scolds Toyota's 'Misleading' Statements

Just removing floor mats doesn't fix the problem, agency says

Iowa Cat Diagnosed with Swine Flu

First reported human-to-feline transfer of the illness

Verizon Wireless To Increase Termination Fees to $350

Company targets high-end "advanced devices" for price hike

Schumer Moves to Clean Up Credit Reporting Ads

Plan would require companies that offer free credit reports to provide free reports

Feds Launch New Study of BPA Safety, Industry Critics BlastConsumer ReportsStudy

Latest study may provide more guidance on relative safety of widely-used chemical

More Phishing Scams Target Facebook

One scam downloads password-stealing Trojan

Consumer Reports: Fewer People Tipping in 2008 Holiday Season

Tough economy breeds less generosity

Florida Seeks Injunction To Stop Timeshare Sales

Marketing operations called 'complete sham'

Tests Find Wide Range Of BPA In Canned Soups, Juice And More

Highest levels detected in some samples of green beans and soups

At Least 2 Deaths Reported in Massive E.Coli Ground Beef Recall

Fairbank Farms reports over 500,000 pounds contaminated

Breast Cancer Lawsuit Alleged Needless Suffering, Death

$17.5 million settlement reached in Newfoundland, Labrador suit