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Firestone Tire Recall

For months, consumers in Pennsylvania and across the country have had questions and concerns regarding the problems attributed to certain Firestone brand tires in the United States and overseas. From the first day of this recall, my office has been in contact with Firestone executives, as well as officials at Ford Motor Company, to ensure that all steps are being taken to ensure the safety of consumers in Pennsylvania affected by the recall.

On November 8, 2001, a lawsuit and settlement with Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. was announced to resolve Consumer Protection Law violations and other legal claims brought by the state Attorneys General against the company. This settlement bars Bridgestone/Firestone from engaging in certain conduct and requires the business to institute new reimbursement procedures to address consumer complaints stemming from the recall

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Did You Know?

While a product might not have a written warranty, under state law, consumers are guaranteed certain implied warranties.

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	Latest news about Consumer Protection cases in Iowa and nationwide: National Restaurant Company Settles FTC Charges For Deceptive Gift Card Sales Darden Restaurants Inc., which owns restaurant chains Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Smokey Bones, and Bahama Breeze, has agreed to settle Federal Trad... Read more > FDIC Highlights Consumer Education Tools On Fraud Prevention The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), in observance of National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) February 5-11 and its theme of fraud pr... Read more > Firestone Tire Recall On November 8, 2001, a lawsuit and settlement with Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. was announced to resolve C... Read more > More Consumer Protection News >

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Counterfeit Drugs

Definition:
Pay attention to packaging. Check for altered or unsealed containers, or changes in the packaging or label. If you know the size shape, color, and taste of the medications you take, you will more easily identify possible counterfeits.

Telemarketer fraud

Definition:
It’s important to know who you’re dealing with. If a company or charity is unfamiliar, check it out with your state or local consumer agency and the Better Business Bureau.

Health Consumer Bill of Rights

Definition:
Was developed by the federal government. This has been used as a foundation for many health plans, including the federal government sponsored health plans. Health care consumer's rights; Rights of the health care consumer

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Iowa Consumer-Protection Attorney

If you live in the following cities and need an Consumer-Protection attorney you should contact our Consumer-Protection Attorney as soon as possible:

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Cedar Falls
Cedar Rapids
Clinton
Council Bluffs
Davenport
Des Moines
Dubuque
Fort Dodge

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Marion
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Mason City
Muscatine
Newton
Ottumwa
Sioux City
Urbandale
Waterloo
West Des Moines

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