Consumer Protection – Page 2

A Grieving Mother. A Famous Uncle. An Unlikely Crusade.

Tragedy turned Nadia Milleron, Ralph Nader’s niece, into an activist. Now she’s on a long-shot campaign for Congress.

By David Enrich

Advertising and Marketing Consumer Protection Containers and Packaging Eastman Chemical Company Labeling and Labels (Product) Nalgene Plastic Bottles Sustainable Living

Why Plastic Water Bottles May Not Contain as Much Recycled Plastic as Advertised

A green accounting method called “mass balance” certifies that something was manufactured with recycled plastic — just not necessarily much of the bottle making the claim.

By Julie Creswell and Hiroko Tabuchi

Babies and Infants Consumer Protection Cribs (Baby Beds) Happiest Baby Karp, Harvey Parenting Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Snoo

Parents Outraged as Maker of Snoo Smart Bassinet Debuts New Fee

The maker the Snoo, a popular high-tech bassinet, touched off a firestorm of outrage after requiring a paid subscription to use several key features.

By Sandra E. Garcia and Rachel Sherman

Automobiles Consumer Protection Data-Mining and Database Marketing General Motors Insurance Paxton, Ken Suits and Litigation (Civil) Texas

Texas Sues General Motors for Collecting and Selling Driver Data

The lawsuit accuses the automaker of tricking drivers into sharing detailed driving records that were then sold to insurance companies.

By Stacy Cowley

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