Consumer Federation of California News

Consumer Group Pushing ‘Junk/Hidden Fees’ Bill Package in California

A group of California lawmakers along with the Consumer Federation of California is pushing a six-bill “junk/hidden fees package” that proponents say will protect consumers from deceptive pricing and add-on fees in a wide range of industries. According to the …

Geico Agrees To $6M Settlement over Business Practices in California

Geico has agreed to pay $6 million dollars and implement several changes to their business practices as part of a settlement with the California Department of Insurance, CDI announced on Monday. The settlement stems from a petition in which Consumer …

California Consumer Group Seeks Enforcement Action Against Geico

The Consumer Federation of California is alleging that Geico Insurance Co. illegally quotes higher minimum automobile coverage levels than permitted under state law to unmarried, lower or moderate-income motorists The allegations were made in a petition filed Thursday with the …