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Consumer Rights
Summary The TCPA allows you to recover $500 to $1,500 per illegal call or text message sent to your phone without your consent. California adds extra consumer protections on top of federal TCPA rules, giving residents even stronger legal options. The Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. helps California consumers fight back against illegal […]
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Discover some proven strategies for California consumers to identify and dispute erroneous negative marks on credit reports with expert FCRA legal assistance. Summary: Table of Contents: What Are the Most Common Types of Credit Report Errors in California? How Do You Identify Erroneous Negative Marks on Your Credit Report? What Rights Do California Consumers Have […]
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Identity theft can devastate your credit report with false negative marks. Learn how Los Angeles residents can protect themselves and fight back legally. Summary: Identity theft can create false negative marks on your credit report, damaging your financial standing California residents have strong protections under both federal FCRA and state laws Early detection and immediate […]
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Managing Attorney Todd M. Friedman of the Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. was recently interviewed by CBS News California Investigates regarding a rapidly escalating crisis: a nationwide surge in identity theft tied to fraudulent Uber driver accounts. Thousands of Americans are receiving IRS 1099 tax forms for income they never earned — and the Law Offices of Todd M. […]
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Key Takeways Todd Friedman Featured in Spectrum News Investigation Into Uber 1099 Identity Theft On February 26, 2026, Spectrum News published an investigation into a disturbing and growing trend: people across the country are receiving 1099 tax forms from Uber—despite never having driven a single mile for the platform. Consumer protection attorney Todd M. Friedman […]
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Key Takeaways What Does It Mean If I Get a 1099-K From Uber When I Never Drove? A 1099-K is an IRS form that reports payment card and third-party network transactions. If you receive one from Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, or similar platforms without ever working for them, three scenarios are possible: This isn’t just a […]
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Key Takeaways Debt collectors frequently cross legal lines in their pursuit of payment, subjecting California consumers to harassment, deception, and abuse. Understanding federal and state protections empowers consumers to stop illegal practices and recover damages. The consumer protection team at Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. has successfully represented thousands of consumers against abusive debt collectors. […]
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Key Takeaways Credit report errors affect millions of Americans, leading to denied loans, higher interest rates, and employment rejections. Understanding your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act helps consumers correct errors and hold violators accountable. The consumer rights attorneys at Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. have extensive experience prosecuting FCRA cases and forcing credit […]
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Key Takeaways Illegal robocalls and unwanted telemarketing remain among the most common consumer complaints despite federal and state laws prohibiting these practices. Understanding your rights enables consumers to stop unwanted calls and recover compensation for violations. The consumer protection attorneys at Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. are leading experts in TCPA litigation, having recovered substantial […]
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Key Takeaways California’s Unfair Competition Law provides consumers with powerful tools to combat deceptive and unfair business practices. Understanding these protections helps consumers recognize violations and pursue appropriate remedies. The consumer protection attorneys at Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. regularly prosecute UCL cases, holding businesses accountable for unfair and deceptive practices. Understanding California’s Unfair Competition […]
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Key Takeaways Four-year statute of limitations applies to most UCL claimsCalifornia’s Unfair Competition Law provides consumers with powerful tools to combat deceptive and unfair business practices. Understanding these protections helps consumers recognize violations and pursue appropriate remedies. Understanding California’s Unfair Competition Law California Business and Professions Code Section 17200, known as the Unfair Competition Law […]
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When a label says “oil-free,” consumers deserve to trust it. At the Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C., we hold corporations accountable when they break that trust—and the courts are backing us up. In a major consumer victory, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed class certification in a lawsuit against Johnson & […]
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