Fighting Corporateering
Fixing foundation, water leaks may cost up to $9 million.
The stately Kensington mansion that has been home to University of California presidents since 1969 needs some major repairs and improvements that could cost...
The stately Kensington mansion that has been home to University of California presidents since 1969 needs some major repairs and improvements that could cost...
Beer is high on price, low on alcohol content
Padres fans already know beer sold at Petco Park has a higher price tag than the same thing elsewhere. But they might be surprised to learn some of the beer...
Urges State HMO Regulator To Do Same
Santa Monica, CA -- Consumer Watchdog today joined L.A. City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo in announcing the city's lawsuit alleging that health insurer Blue Cross engaged in unfair...
Santa Monica, CA -- Consumer Watchdog today joined L.A. City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo in announcing the city's lawsuit alleging that health insurer Blue Cross engaged in unfair...
Allstate
has been given until an April 24 hearing to prepare arguments in its
appeal of a state order to cut its auto insurance rates an average of
15.9 percent.
The insurer's attorneys will argue for a stay in San Francisco...
The insurer's attorneys will argue for a stay in San Francisco...
Insurance Commissioner Ordered Allstate to Lower Rates by 15.9% Under Prop. 103
Santa Monica, CA – Consumer advocates argue today before a San Francisco Superior Court that the $250 million auto...
Health Insurance Market Trends Fuel Climbing Medical Expenses, Which Are a Sore Point on Wall Street
Health insurance -- despite being famous for confusing jargon and complicated forms -- operates under a pretty...
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In Washington tomorrow, Jackie Speier will be sworn in as...
Critics look for keys to what they deem unfair policy pricing
Insurance industry watchdog Doug Heller was at a birthday party for his mother Sunday when he got an e-mail.
"Documents posted on...
Insurance industry watchdog Doug Heller was at a birthday party for his mother Sunday when he got an e-mail.
"Documents posted on...
Blue Cross Chief Gets $10 Million as Health Care Costs Continue to Surge
"Wellness,'' the new marketing slogan of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Illinois, also applies to the pocketbooks of the insurer's top...
"Wellness,'' the new marketing slogan of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Illinois, also applies to the pocketbooks of the insurer's top...
Documents Show Consumers Need Better Regulation of Insurance Industry; California Rate Cut Shows the Way
Santa Monica, CA -- Allstate, the nation’s second-largest insurance company, has released 150,000...
Santa Monica, CA -- Allstate, the nation’s second-largest insurance company, has released 150,000...
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Major Repairs Needed at UC President's Residence
By Tanya Schevitz, THE SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
May 8, 2008
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For It's 1, 2, 3.2 at the Old Ballgame
By Michael Stetz, SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE
April 18, 2008
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Consumer Watchdog Applauds L.A. City Attorney's Efforts to Reinstate Cancelled Blue Cross Patients
CONTACT: Jerry Flanagan, 310-889-4912; or Judy Dugan, 310-392-0522 ext. 305
April 16, 2008
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Allstate Gathers Data for Hearing Next Week to Challenge California Rate-Reduction Order
By Mark Glover, SACRAMENTO BEE
April 16, 2008
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Allstate Goes to Court to Block $250 Million Auto Insurance Rate Reduction
CONTACT: Doug Heller 310-392-0522 ext. 309 ; or Pamela Pressley (310) 779-9195
April 15, 2008
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