Konsumenträttigheter

Entertainment Software Association har uttalat sig mot ett föreslaget konsumentskyddslagförslag i Kalifornien som skulle kräva att spelföretag erbjuder offlineversioner, uppdateringar eller återbetalningar när onlinetjänster upphör.

7 maj 2026 Rapporterad av AI

Konsumenträttighetsgruppen Stop Killing Games har anslutit sig till motståndet mot krav på åldersverifiering inom spel och onlinetjänster. De menar att dessa åtgärder hotar spelbevarande och gemenskapsprojekt utan att adressera de bakomliggande orsakerna till skada.

Discovery Health has taken responsibility for a claims processing error that overpaid benefits to 16,507 members, agreeing to absorb the R125-million cost instead of seeking recoveries from those affected.

18 januari 2026 Rapporterad av AI

A family from Bahia was removed from an Air France flight from Paris to Salvador after a dispute over a broken seat in business class. The incident took place on January 14, 2026, at Charles de Gaulle Airport, resulting in police intervention. They claim a R$100,000 loss and plan to sue the airline.

South African authorities have issued recalls for Jeep Wranglers and multiple Kia models due to critical safety issues. The National Consumer Commission announced the actions on December 8, 2025, affecting thousands of vehicles. Owners are advised to check their vehicles and seek free repairs promptly.

9 december 2025 Rapporterad av AI

The French government plans to close the Institut national de la consommation (INC) and sell its magazine “60 Millions de Consommateurs” as part of the 2026 budget, according to a collective tribune. This independent media outlet, dedicated to consumer defense, is seen as a democratic pillar at risk from this measure. Political, union, and associative figures warn of threats to citizen information and protection.