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Case ID: 4733 | Consumer Products | 03/29/2006
A lawsuit filed by lawyers in Maryland accuses Blue Hippo Funding of "an elaborate scheme to violate a host of federal and state consumer protection laws" through its broadcast and online sales of big-screen TVs, computers and other consumer items. Lawyers for the consumers argue that Blue Hippo collects payments from customers, then delays shipments and does not give refunds - even if the product is never delivered.
Blue Hippo portrays itself as a friend of those with bad credit, claiming it helps them buy products they otherwise would not be able to afford. Basically, the company sells plasma TVs, computers and other merchandise through a pay-in-advance credit plan. Blue Hippo requires at least 13 consecutive weeks of payment before it will ship a product and, even once that threshold is crossed, the suit charges other obstacles often arise. Rhonda of Van Nuys CA in a complaint to ConsumerAffairs.com states "I called to order a computer which I saw on television on an infomercial. When I called to cancel they said 'ok' but now I get a letter from a collection attorney's office saying that they are holding me to that contract even though I don't have a computer from them nor did I sign any contract. They said they will get a judgment against me for $2100." A columnist for Denver's Rocky Mountain News recently wrote that consumers "would pay $1,820 to Blue Hippo for a computer that would retail for about $500." It is hard to tell from the company's Web site whether prices are reasonable, as cash prices are not specified. Everything is stated in terms of weekly payments. On its web site on March 17, BlueHippo was offering a desktop computer for $99 down and $39.99 per week. It is not immediately apparent how long the payments last but it is more likely most consumers could find a similar computer for a lot less if they saved their money and paid cash. The lawsuit is open to anyone who paid for a product from Blue Hippo and did not receive the product or cancelled the order and has not received a refund. At Lawcash.com, it is our goal to keep you informed about important legal cases, class actions and settlements. Our lawyers offer free legal evaluations in tort cases, class actions, personal injury, and other lawsuits because we are dedicated to helping you resolve your legal complaints. Other Consumer Products Cases of Interest Class action lawsuit was filed by th Arizona Center for Disability Law Center against the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), (Arizona's Medicaid system). Scientific studies have shown that light cigarettes are every bit as hazardous to your health as regular ones. A class action has been filed against cigarette maker Philip Morris USA, Inc. on behalf of all persons who purchased Philip Morris "Light," "Ultra-Light," or "Low-Tar" cigarettes in Georgia for personal consumption but who do not have any claims for personal injuries resulting from the purchase or consumption of cigarettes. The action alleges that the company deceived smokers into believing that light cigarettes were safer than other brands in violation of state consumer protection laws. A woman filed a proposed class-action lawsuit in Los Angeles against writer James Frey over his controversial memoir about his recovery from drug and alcohol abuse, court papers showed.
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