About the Case
Keller Grover is currently pursuing a class action investigation seeking restitution for donors allegedly deceived by Kars4Kids' advertising.
The investigation concerns whether donors may have been misled regarding aspects of the organization's advertising, charitable activities, or use of donated funds. Keller Grover's focus is on ensuring consumers and donors receive accurate and transparent information when making charitable contributions.
“This case is all about transparency. A donor is doing the charity a favor, not the other way around. If a charity like Kars4Kids is going to take donations, it owes it to donors to be upfront about how the money raised is being spent.”
— Eric Grover, Keller Grover Attorney
Individuals who donated to Kars4Kids may wish to read the full case announcement to learn more about the ongoing matter and their potential rights.
Why a Class Action Matters
Many people are asking why the federal class action against Kars4Kids matters. A class action allows individuals with similar claims to pursue a case collectively. In this case, the lawsuit alleges that donors nationwide were misled by advertising connected to the “1-877-Kars4Kids” campaign. Class actions are important because they give ordinary people access to the courts — even when individual financial losses may be relatively small. The lawsuit seeks restitution and other relief on behalf of proposed California and nationwide classes.
The RICO Claim
RICO is the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act. RICO was originally created to combat organized crime but is now also used in certain business fraud and deceptive conduct cases. To win, a plaintiff must prove that the defendants operated through an “enterprise” to commit at least two related criminal acts — such as mail or wire fraud.
Why is it relevant to this case? Plaintiffs have alleged that Kars4Kids and Oorah are engaged in a nationwide scheme to solicit vehicle donations under false pretenses to fund Oorah and used both interstate wires and mails to carry out their common scheme.
Contact Keller Grover
If you would like to discuss a potential matter or share information regarding deceptive charitable advertising practices, please contact Keller Grover for a confidential discussion.