Frank Azar-Telebrands Pocket Hose Class Action Settlement

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The company Telebrands recently was accused of providing false and misleading information about its pocket hose product. The company has agreed to settle the class action lawsuit it was involved in by repaying those who were affected by the product. The company is providing compensation for those who purchased the Pocket Hose in the United States between November 6, 2009 and January 30, 2014.

The reward of compensation is up to $20 per Pocket Hose you purchased. Class members must provide proof of purchase through the form of a receipt in order to obtain this reward. The Pocket Hose must also be returned to the Settlement Administrator.

If a class member provides a receipt but does not return the Pocket Hose, that member will only receive a $12 reward for each Pocket Hose purchased during the Class Period. Those who fail to return the Pocket Hose and do not have a valid receipt may be eligible to receive $6. These people must substantiate their claims through a submitting the Claim Form attesting to their purchase of the product. This submission is under penalty of perjury. The claim form deadline is June 20, 2014. The case regarding the Telebrands Pocket Hose was filed by plaintiff Alex Arreguin, Jr. after he alleged some of the advertising and product labels for the Pocket Hose contained misleading statements or unsubstantiated claims. He also claimed the Pocket Hose in general is defective. Telebrands has not confirmed that these allegations are true but decided to settle the class action lawsuit in order to avoid further cost and the uncertainty of further litigation. The defense counsel through the case has been Jeffrey Richardson and the class counsel has been Gilian L. Wade and Sara D. Avila. The final hearing for the case will take place on August 14, 2014.

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Frank Azar-Supporting A Charity

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Finding a charity to support can be more difficult than you would think. There are hundreds to choose from and filtering through them all to find one that supports a cause you truly care about can take days. The most effective charities are names the majority of people will recognize. However, there are some lesser-known charities that are actually more successful than the most popular charities. These five charities all function on less than $2 million per year but still manage to earn a four-star rating from Charity Navigator.

1. Air Warrior Courage Foundation: This charity was created by military aviators to “care for our own.” It works along with the Red River Valley Fighter Pilots Association to focus on active duty, guard, reserve, and retired military personal and their families who need financial assistance.


2. Greenville Humane Society: The Greenville Humane Society was created in 1937 as an organization that helped with the prevention of cruelty to animals. The mission of the charity is to “promote and improve the quality of life and humane treatment of animals.” The methods used to accomplish this mission are reducing the unwanted animal population by placing them in homes or spaying and neutering the animals.


3. Child Aid: The mission of this charity is to “create opportunity for Latin America’s rural and indigenous poor through childhood literacy and education programs.” The charity holds reading programs and training for teachers and librarians.


4. National Alopecia Areata Foundation: NAAF advocates for research to find a cure or treatment for alopecia areata. It also supports those who are impacted by the disease while educating the public about alopecia areata.


5. Living Lands and Waters: This charity was founded in 1998 as an organization to “aid in the protection, preservation, and restoration of the natural environment of the nation’s major rivers and their waterbeds. The charity expands awareness of the issues pertaining to this topic and works to create a desire to help.

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