Wells Fargo customers barred from suing over fake accounts
Lawmakers pressed Wells Fargo CEO John Stumpf on arbitration clauses that block customers from joining class actions for fake accounts opened in their names. Regulators and lawmakers argue these clauses shield the bank from broader legal relief. a California mediation system and recent $185 million settlement address some harmed consumers.
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Ohio
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California
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Elizabeth Warren
D-Mass
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On‑demand workers in Bay Area face employment status dispute
Bay Area on‑demand startups including Uber Lyft Shyp Sprig Luxe and Honor reassess whether couriers and drivers should be employees or contractors. Some firms already reclassified workers seeking loyalty benefits but industry founders warn unresolved status risks investor hesitation and regulatory trouble. Eden moved contractors to employees signaling higher costs but potential gains in retention and recruiting.
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Palo Alto
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US consumer sentiment rises in September to 91.2
The University of Michigan final sentiment index climbed to 91.2 in September from 89.8 in August, aided by steady inflation and modest wage gains. While outlook improved, views on current conditions remained the weakest in nearly a year, suggesting cautious but hopeful spending ahead.
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Bloomberg
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University of Michigan Consumer Survey
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