On behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Oct 29, 2020 | Consumer Rights
Many people don’t take the time to think about what’s listed on their credit report until they’re applying for a loan, a mortgage or a new vehicle. However, the information found on a credit report might make doing those things nearly impossible....
On behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Oct 8, 2020 | Consumer Rights
One of the biggest hassles facing consumers in California is attempting to fix a mistake on their credit reports. Consumers have complained about error-filled credit reports for years. But credit agencies have not done much to prevent errors or simplify the process...
On behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Sep 10, 2020 | Consumer Rights
According to a Federal Trade Commission study, roughly 20% of Americans have errors on their credit reports. An error on your credit report may result in a lower credit score, which could make it harder to convince California lenders to approve a loan application....
On behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Aug 31, 2020 | Consumer Protection, Consumer Rights
In March and April, when the coronavirus really began spreading throughout the United States, many Californians rushed to the store to stock up on essentials: hand sanitizer, hand soap, paper towels and toilet paper. N95 masks were nearly impossible to find for those...
On behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Jun 16, 2020 | Class Action, Consumer Rights
On June 15, 2020, consumer rights attorney, Todd Friedman spoke with NBC Los Angeles in regards to issues some customers were having with Overseas Adventure Travel. As of April 29, 2020, Overseas Adventure Travel paused all “main” trips through the end of...
On behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Apr 27, 2020 | Consumer Fraud, Consumer Rights
Misinformation can spread quickly and there are some businesses who go too far to get an advantage in a competitive marketplace. In an effort to help better protect the public, the government has put together various regulations to reduce the risk of false claims and...
On behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Apr 22, 2020 | Consumer Rights
Nobody saw the COVID-19 pandemic coming. When small business owners took out insurance claims with the intent to protect their business, livelihood and families they felt they were protected. Recently, insurers have been denying business interruption claims submitted...
On behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Apr 21, 2020 | Consumer Rights
When you buy something on credit, the expectation is you will pay off your bill over time. If you fail to make your required payments, creditors have a right to try and collect what you owe. However, this does not mean that creditors have free reign to do whatever...
On behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Apr 21, 2020 | Consumer Rights
Before cellphones, people would complain about being harassed by unwanted phone calls at the worst possible times. Now, the technology and method of delivering the message have changed, but unwanted texts are just as frustrating, especially when they come one after...
On behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Jul 11, 2019 | Consumer Rights
Biometric data includes some of the most personal information about you: Your fingerprints, your voice, your retinas, your facial composition – features that can readily identify you. In the wrong hands, this data can be used to commit far-reaching identity...
