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  Tainted Chinese drywall shows up in Katrina homes

  Consumer Rights 08/23/2010

  Thomas Stone and his wife rebuilt after their home was flooded by six feet of water during Hurricane Katrina, never dreaming they would face the agony of tearing it apart all over again. They tapped Lauren Stone's 401(k) retirement savings and saved ...

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  Toyota to replace 4M gas pedals that could jam

  Consumer Rights 08/23/2010

  Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it will replace accelerator pedals on about 4 million recalled vehicles in the United States because the pedals can get stuck in the floor mats. As a temporary step, Toyota will have dealers shorten the length of the...

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  AT&T case could bring end to class-action suits for many consumers

  Consumer Rights 08/23/2010

  A case involving AT&T that goes before the U.S. Supreme Court this week has sweeping ramifications for potentially millions of consumers. If the court rules for the telecom, any business that issues a contract to customers, such as for credit car...

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  Six companies recall blinds, shades after deaths

  Consumer Rights 03/23/2010

  Six companies are recalling millions of window blinds and shades, following the deaths of three children who got caught in cords that help the coverings move up and down. The recalls, announced Wednesday by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, inv...