Did You Know-In One Step, You Can Ask Data Brokers to Delete Your Data Right Now? consumerwatchdog.org/privacy/in-o...

Along with Eaton Fire Survivors Network we joined Senator Sasha Renée Pérez to announce legislation holding insurance companies accountable for insurance claim delays and alterations that deny survivors the insurance benefits they paid for.  consumerwatchdog.org/insurance/co... #SB877 #SB878

Consumer Watchdog and Eaton Fire Survivor Network Join Senator Sasha Perez to Announce Bills Exposing Insurance Claim Low-Balling and Penalize Delays  consumerwatchdog.org/insurance/co...

“According to multiple reports, Uber has repeatedly denied using surveillance pricing, including recently in the New York Times. Uber said it “did not consider anything beyond geographic factors and demand in setting prices.”” Justin Kloczko consumerwatchdog.org/privacy/cons...

Doctor On Probation Missed Mandatory Testing @ABC10 "It's not surprising, but it's incredibly frustrating, because we've seen a solid pattern of Dr. Bowling's substance abuse and also her unwillingness to adhere to her probation order." Michele Monserratt-Ramos youtu.be/23QwMFYqUrQ

NEW: Our @kennystancil.bsky.social details how U.S. home insurers are responding to the climate crisis. Despite mounting damages, insurers are still raking in record profits by 1) abandoning people in higher risk areas and 2) hiking premiums nationwide. 1 = ⬇️ liabilities and 2 = ⬆️ $ to invest. 🧵

The balance of power in CA and America is changing and we are here to defend you, your family, and the values of corporate responsibility and accountability we have fought for, and Americans have died for. We simply cannot do it with you and your support. youtu.be/BJEoUnBhFL4

With your help, this year we took on the biggest corporate outlaws, held corrupt politicians accountable for their lies and fought to get consumers what they paid for. We hope you enjoy watching our Year In Review video and will consider making a tax deductible contribution. youtu.be/BJEoUnBhFL4

Consumer Alert Warns CA Voters Not To Sign Uber’s ‘License to Kill’ Ballot Measure: Uber Reviving Deadly Robotaxis In Conjunction With Proposal For Loss of Legal Accountability consumerwatchdog.org/accountabili...

With your help, this year we took on the biggest corporate outlaws, held corrupt politicians accountable for their lies and fought to get consumers what they paid for. We hope you enjoy watching our Year In Review video and will consider making a tax deductible contribution. youtu.be/BJEoUnBhFL4

#ConsumerWarning A @nytimes.com report found Uber’s background check system let criminals convicted of crimes like child abuse, assault and stalking drive for Uber, as long as the conviction was more than seven years old. consumerwatchdog.org/accountabili...

Wishing you a joyous Holiday Season! #happyhannukah #merrychristmas #HolidaySeason #HappyHolidays

Wishing you a joyous Holiday Season! #MerryChristmas #HolidaySeason #HappyHolidays

Don't Sign Uber’s Lump Of Coal: Asking Californians To Sign A Ballot Petition Taking Away Their Right To Medical Recovery and Attorney Representation After Car Accidents Read more! consumerwatchdog.org/accountabili...

Don't Sign Uber’s Lump Of Coal Asking Californians To Sign A Ballot Petition Taking Away Their Right To Medical Recovery and Attorney Representation After Car Accidents consumerwatchdog.org/accountabili...

California should hold the industries responsible for fueling climate change, causing wildfires and withholding insurance benefits accountable for the costs of disaster recovery and prevention consumerwatchdog.org/insurance/ma...

Uber’s Lump Of Coal: Asking Californians To Sign A Ballot Petition Taking Away Their Right To Medical Recovery and Attorney Representation After Car Accidents Read more! consumerwatchdog.org/accountabili...

“According to multiple reports, Uber has repeatedly denied using surveillance pricing, including recently in the New York Times. Uber said it “did not consider anything beyond geographic factors and demand in setting prices.”” @justinKLOCZKo consumerwatchdog.org/privacy/cons...

Consumer Alert! Uber said repeatedly that it does not engage in surveillance pricing, but video evidence shows it does & Uber actually discloses that it does under New York’s new law requiring disclosure when companies use personal information in their algorithm to set prices.

Join Consumer Watchdog executive director, Carmen Balber and The Equitable & Just Insurance Initiative for a webinar discussing: How Insurance Companies are Weathering Climate Change, Pulling In Record Profits, and Squeezing Us Dry Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025 12:30 PM us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Join Consumer Watchdog executive director, Carmen Balber and The Equitable & Just Insurance Initiative for a webinar discussing: How Insurance Companies are Weathering Climate Change, Pulling In Record Profits, and Squeezing Us Dry Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025 12:30 PM us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara is "under two new investigations for potential campaign finance and ethics violations, and accused by consumer advocates of cozying up to those he regulates." Paige St John @latimes.com Isn't it time he is held accountable? consumerwatchdog.org/in-the-news/...

The leaders of Consumer Watchdog and the insurance broker who filed a ballot measure to repeal landmark insurance reform Prop 103 have mutually withdrawn their ballot initiatives from consideration for the 2026 ballot. consumerwatchdog.org/insurance/co...

#GivingTuesday2025 Support our committment to California Fire Survivors by GIVING us your ears and listen to our new podcast. Smoke & Mirrors: Investigating Home Insurance Abuses Listen today on your podcast platform of choice. Support our work: consumerwatchdog.kindful.com?campaign=114...

The latest episode of Consumer Watchdog’s podcast series Smoke & Mirrors explores how a backdoor agreement between California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and major insurance companies led to a wave of dropped policies before 2025’s catastrophic LA fires. consumerwatchdog.org/insurance/ne...

The latest episode of Consumer Watchdog’s podcast series Smoke & Mirrors explores how a backdoor agreement between California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and major insurance companies led to a wave of dropped policies before 2025’s catastrophic LA fires. consumerwatchdog.org/insurance/ne...

The recent filing from Farmers Insurance under Insurance Commissioner Lara’s “Sustainable Insurance Strategy” is the poster child for the loopholes in the plan, allowing the company to hike rates steeply without increasing overall policy levels, consumerwatchdog.org/insurance/fa...

If Trump can put a stop to oil company CCS projects and the pipelines the technology demands, he’ll be doing California a favor that Newsom, in his current appeasement of the oil industry, just won’t do. consumerwatchdog.org/energy/trump...

Bottom line, the The New York Times reports: “Insurance companies will be able to raise rates and offload billions of dollars in costs and liabilities to ratepayers while taking on few, if any, new customers in high fire-risk areas.” consumerwatchdog.org/insurance/ne...

Bottom line, the @nytimes.com reports: “Insurance companies will be able to raise rates and offload billions of dollars in costs and liabilities to ratepayers while taking on few, if any, new customers in high fire-risk areas.” consumerwatchdog.org/insurance/ne...

If Trump can put a stop to oil company CCS projects and the pipelines the technology demands, he’ll be doing California a favor that Newsom, in his current appeasement of the oil industry, just won’t do. consumerwatchdog.org/energy/trump...

California's oil production is in terminal decline, and no amount of new permitting will change this regardless of the damage new drilling inflicts on transparency, climate, and public health, the groups said. consumerwatchdog.org/energy/in-wa...

Consumer Watchdog Welcomes Los Angeles County Investigation Into State Farm’s Wildfire Claims “Many wildfire survivors have been waiting for nearly a year for help that hasn’t come,” Carmen Balber, Executive Director at Consumer Watchdog consumerwatchdog.org/in-the-court...

Consumer Watchdog Welcomes Los Angeles County Investigation Into State Farm’s Wildfire Claims “Many wildfire survivors have been waiting for nearly a year for help that hasn’t come,” Carmen Balber, Executive Director at Consumer Watchdog consumerwatchdog.org/in-the-court...

Smoke & Mirrors Podcast Episode 3 reveals how hidden algorithms and artificial intelligence used by the nation’s largest home insurance companies are leaving many homeowners underinsured, underpaid, or denied home insurance completely. Listen today! consumerwatchdog.org/insurance/ne...

Smoke & Mirrors Episode 3 reveals how hidden algorithms & artificial intelligence used by the nation’s largest home insurance companies are leaving many homeowners underinsured, underpaid, or denied home insurance completely. Listen on your favorite platform! consumerwatchdog.org/insurance/ne...

CONSUMER ALERT! Following a bombshell @nytimes.com investigation, survivors from the Eaton and Palisades fires are calling for the resignation of Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, and asking Governor @gavinnewsom.bsky.social to demand Lara’s resignation. youtu.be/TDgmPiRcM0g

CA faces 2 insurance crises 🔥Families can no longer buy or renew coverage 🔥If they have coverage they can’t access the benefits they’ve already paid for Both trace back to Commissioner Lara’s failure to fulfill his duties. The responsibility sits squarely on @governor.ca.gov's desk. lararesign.org

The Day Los Angeles Stood Up to Insurer Misconduct! Survivors & allies from across Los Angeles came together to call on Governor @gavinnewsom.bsky.social to replace Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara & restore fairness to California’s insurance system. Watch Press Conference youtu.be/3s7kMHpo7UM

@kpfa.org continues their drumbeat coverage of California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, his faithful capitulation to the home insurance industry and the effect it is having on California fire survivors.  kpfa.org/episode/bad-...

Fire Victims Want Insurance Commissioner @icricardolara To Resign! via @kcranews.bsky.social Add your name the petition today: lararesign.org

"California Fire Victims Urge State to Hold Insurers Accountable" Via @nytimes.com Join survivors and allies calling on Governor @gavinnewsom.bsky.social to install new leadership. lararesign.org www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...

The Eaton Fire Survivors Network discusses the recent New York Times article about California's insurance loopholes and Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara. #eatonfire #insurance www.youtube.com/live/2Kf4mqE...

Press Conference: California Needs New Insurance Leadership Today!! 11/6 | 9:30-11 AM | Altadena 70% of insured L.A. survivors face delays and denials impeding recovery. Join survivors and allies in calling for new leadership at the CA Department of Insurance. www.efsurvivors.net

Lara's deal set up wildfire survivors to be dumped by their insurers prior to the fires. CA homeowner insurance rates could rise 40% & homeowners in high risk wildfire areas will continue to lose coverage if IC Ricardo Lara remains in office another year. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/u...

“This isn’t the balanced deal the Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara sold to Californians. It’s a giant giveaway to insurers.” Jamie Court, president of Consumer Watchdog Must Read- "California Promised Insurance Relief, But Delivered Loopholes" via @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/u...

CA homeowner insurance rates could rise 40% & homeowners in high risk wildfire areas will continue to lose coverage if Ins Commissioner Ricardo Lara remains in office another year. Lara's deal set up wildfire survivors to be dumped by their insurers prior to the fires www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/u...

JUST RELEASED! Episode 2: The Underworld of Fire Insurance Subcontractors In this episode we’ll pull the curtain back on the testing and cleaning companies that insurance companies send in after a wildfire strikes and a home is left standing. consumerwatchdog.org/smokeandmirr...

Smoke & Mirrors Podcast Exposes Troubling Tactics of Insurance Subcontractors in Wildfire Recovery Companies Appointed to California Smoke Damage Task Force Among those Accused of Downplaying Smoke Damage Episode 2 available now! consumerwatchdog.org/insurance/ne...

Smoke & Mirrors Podcast Exposes Troubling Tactics of Insurance Subcontractors in Wildfire Recovery Companies Appointed to California Smoke Damage Task Force Among those Accused of Downplaying Smoke Damage Episode 2 available now! consumerwatchdog.org/insurance/sm...