2024 n. Racine #d BRIAN TIMPONE Comments aren't allowed (gee, wonder why). They seem to not understand the danger they created. Now my name is on google everywhere as is my address, the purchase price of the property, etc. The complaint has been investigated and resolved to the customers satisfaction. in the meantimecontact their advertisers and send them all the negative stuff on No materials from this website may be copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, transmitted, or distributed in any way. ------- I DID NOT PURCHASE MY HOME WITH MY NEW NAME. Timpone's reporters go beyond the bare facts of a sale and run Internet searches on the names to capture a professional's online rsum or biography. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. American Public University System (APUS), wholly owned by APEI, comprises two universities American Military University (AMU) and American Public University (APU). In early 2018, Morgan & Morgan filed a class action lawsuit against SunTrust Bank alleging the financial services company exposed sensitive data and information that covered more than 1.5 million bank customers. This is an outfit of a handful of young men, who started this in 2006a QUICK, EASY way to sell remove the people who are requesting it EDWARD WEINHAUS 2. http://chicago.blockshopper.com/about/team Customers who used a payment card to make a purchase at Claim deadline is Saturday, 22 April 2023. that is already on the web PUBLIC DOMAIN ? You may be eligible for payment if you received such a call since Oct. 16, 2020. and how they've already been sued by a HUGE law firm It is true that data is public (their excuse) but it is illegal based on Exploitative Purpose, he is using your names to endorse his site without your permission. internet AD DOLLARSeven it means putting peoples' lives at risk? Consumers in 11 states who purchased a qualifying product after a date ranging from 2006 to 2010, depending on state, and before July 1, 2017, can receive a cash payment. After Dunlap failed to persuade Blockshopper to remove the story, he dashed off a series of blog posts attacking Timpone. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. threats and anyone at anytime can locate me. The earliest this case potentially could proceed to trial is now sometime in late 2025. That ought to keep his enemy list growing nicely. The information on these sales is public record, and BlockShopper did nothing more than follow standard Web linking procedure that practically every website on earth follows. with a police reportbut what does amend mean? Consumers who purchased the product between Nov. 12, 2016, and Nov. 28, 2022, may be eligible for a cash reimbursement or a voucher to be used on a future purchase of the companys other products. that I live one city away from my job and based on my job functions I recieve I suggest you contact your representatives as well. 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[protected]. While the case was pending, BlockShopper agreed to remove links to the condo-buying associates in Chicago. serveral emails pertaining the risk they have placed my family in by listing my You may be eligible for a payment Claim deadline is Monday, 01 May 2023. We work closely with class action and mass tort attorneys across the country to help expose and uncover corporate wrongdoing. Has anyone had success getting their county to stop giving the information out publicly (i.e. Meanwhile Google has a code of conduct (http://investor.google.com/conduct.html) that is entirely inconsistent with their support of blockshopper. A $4 million settlement has been reached in a case alleging that the maker of Thinx period underwear used harmful chemicals in the manufacture of its period underwear. E-cigarette brand Juul consumers are filing lawsuits against Juul for not warning consumers about the nicotine and other potentially dangerous ingredients contained in its vaporizer oils. Jump to solution. This violates my privacy and borders on criminal behavior. http://www.facebook.com/#!/btimpone?ref=sgm Scripps, a San Diego-based health system, agreed to asettlement in a case regarding a ransomware attackin 2021 that compromised the data of nearly 150,000 patients. Byline links such as OB/GYN buys 4BD in Wheaton and President of XXX Co. selling penthouse in Chicago appear in list form on the site. Saint Louis, MO [protected] Claim deadline is Thursday, 30 March 2023. Consumers who purchased the product between Nov. 12, 2016, and Nov. 28, 2022, may be eligible for a cash reimbursement or a Claim deadline is Wednesday, 12 April 2023. According to TechDirt, the judge even allegedly put pressure on BlockShopper to back down by saying, "Do you know, young man, how much money it's going to cost you to defend yourselves against Jones Day?". (The case is proceeding against the defendants who havent settled.) Let's get organized. I wrote Scarlett of Blockshopper.com. Faced with crippling legal fees and an unsympathetic judge, the company was forced to settle the case out of court by agreeing not to use embedded links to Jones Day on any words or names. Saint Louis, MO 60206 There was some privacy knowing that anyone seriously interested in this info. Consumers who owned or leased a 2010-2015 Prius or 2012-2017 Prius V as of May 19, 2022, may be eligible for a repair reimbursement (including related car rental costs, towing charges, etc.) ConAgra Foods has agreed to pay a $3 million class action settlement resolving claims it falsely advertised certain Wesson oil products as naturalwhen, in fact, the oils were made from genetically modified ingredients (GMOs). 1065 Executive Parkway Ste 200 But if they get a flood of them, and if it is from an organized group that says there is a deadline to remove ads or there will be a consumer boycott, then it will get their attention. Beyond that, the Web site selects and profiles specific sellers and buyers, identifying them by name, occupation and place of employment and then also links to the various Web sites with additional data on the individual buyer or seller. Those are defined as hyperlinks that are placed on a word or name. The website Blockshopper.com, owned by Timothy Landon and Brian Timpone of Chicago, posted my sisters name and address on their site, so her name would automatically pop up in a Google search. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. This is a huge privacy and safety concern for those who want to remain anonymous. Unsubscribe easily. Please see our Privacy Policy. BlockShopper is permitted to use "deep links" to any Jones Day site. Check out the list below to find out if you qualify to benefit! Well, well done on the researchI called the better business bureau and they won't take the complaint for the buisness in Chicago as of April 11, 2008. Be the first one to find this review helpful. http://www.facebook.com/#!/eddie.weinhaus?ref=sgm The same happen to us.The company actions are abusive. Chicago, IL [protected] The complaint cites the issue as "confusion"the claim was that people visiting BlockShopper and seeing the links in question might assume that it was somehow officially related to Jones Day. Blockshoppers.com claims to use public information, but every home owner in the city of coverage is not listed. Timothy Landon, Evanston Defendant: Various U.S. chicken processors. Not only are they displaying my private info against my wishes, but they are also selling my info for profit. Nothing. BULL ! "I can feel my blood start to boil when I talk about it," says Matt R. Dunlap, a software developer in Oakland, Calif. Dunlap's wife, a real estate agent, almost lost an important client who discovered a Blockshopper story about himself and furiously accused her of providing the information. June 1 Daraprim Malaria Drug Third-Party Payors $28M Class Action Settlement Buck Knives 'Made In USA' $200K Class Action Settlement June 2 In reading other posts on the forum I was not alone in the ability to find a solution. Tesla was hit . But I have filed a complaint with the attorney general of California. This comment was posted by a verified customer. This site encourages identity theft by publishing a persons personal information without the consent of the person itself. Depending on whether or not your All-Clad had sharp edges after Claim deadline is Monday, 27 March 2023. FAQ. Evanston, Illinois Some well-off professionals are learning to hate publisher Brian Timpone. Former AT&T customers may be eligible to claim a refund from the $7 million remaining in a fund required by the Federal Trade Commission in 2019 to settle allegations that the wireless provider charged for unlimited data planswhile reducing their data speedsa practice known as throttling. I just sent a letter to Scarlett and told her: That my husband and I are not celebrities, public officials or in the public eye in any which way or form. It is against the law to publicly post law enforcement officers' names and addresses, but this company continues to do so, even after multiple requests to remove. MyAgentFinder can help you find the right agent. [protected] Don't we own our names? because the more times it's written, the more times it pops up when googledand hopefully ROBERT NAVARRE Subaru has settled a case alleging that the batteries in Subaru vehicles drain prematurely, and that the company was aware of the defect but failed to warn consumers. My first request to have my name and address removed was met with the statement that I would have to provide proof I was either a law enforcement individual or else I was involved in a protection order. I plan to contact my county recorder or assessor's office to have this removed from my record at the county level which, in turn, should have it removed from Blockshopper.com's website. Thank you, you have successfully subscribed to our newsletter! DoubleDown Interactive, a mobile gaming developer, agreed to a $415 million settlement in a case claiming the companys games violated Washington States gambling laws. And, by the time, I stop sending emails with this information, their website will pop up more when We need numbers. It's fairly cheap like $50 and you don't need a lawyer - you can represent yourself. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. 3. For more than 15 years we have helped nearly 50000 customers resolve their issues and will never stop striving to ensure further improvements on our platform for a better communication between companies and customers. BlockShopper did, in fact, realize how much money it would cost. protectourprivacy of San Francisco, US. drew@blockshopper.com, timothylandon@blockshopper.com, rob@blockshopper.com) If youplayed DoubleDown Casino, DoubleDown Fort Knox, DoubleDown Classic and/or Ellens Road to Riches before Nov. 14, 2022, you may be eligible for a payment based on the amount you spent on in-game purchases. Blockshopper's right to freedom of speech does not include endangering others. What horrible, unethical people. We too have the right to speak. The list includes the address, the names of the homeowner(s), the date of purchase and the price paid. They publish your HOME ADDRESS and offer no way to have that information removed. Therefore, it is a bad idea to create an advertisement suggesting that a celebrity -- or anyone for that matter -- endorses your website or blog. Email: bbb@stlouisbbb.org Securities class action lawsuits occur in a court rather than a dispute resolution forum. The geniuses at blockshopper argue that the information they post is public county records. Is this truly a matter of First Amendment rights? by . A class-action lawsuit for price gouging was filed against Summit Utilities in Pulaski County District Court Thursday. Thanks for the information. Timothy Landon information is being put on the WEB without their permission. The company settled a class action lawsuit alleging that its Claim deadline is Friday, 12 May 2023. brian@blockshopper.com The complaint has been investigated and resolved to the customers satisfaction. These injuries can be physical or financial, ranging from concussions to money lost on products that were defective or falsely advertised. Timpone wants to use the money to start publishing stories based on parking ticket, divorce and bankruptcy records, again with the emphasis on pampered professionals. Open. Those who owned or leased a 2015-2020 Outback, 2015-2020 Forester, 2015-2020 Legacy, 2015-2020 WRX and 2019-2020 Ascent (except consumers in Alaska or Hawaii), will automatically have the warranty on their batteries extended. Saint Louis, MO 63141 ComplaintsBoard.com is a leading complaint resolution website on the Internet. http://www.americanpubliceducation.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=214618&p=irol-govBoard. This profile has not been claimed by the company. BlockShopper in September offered to "make the link more literal" by including the law firm's Web address -- the terms agreed to this week, Timpone said. According to Virginia's vandalism statutes, that is now enough to be felony vandalism. We get our data from the county-- it is the public record. http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=716935106&ref=sgm Want to start a class action? [protected] For more information about reviews on ConsumerAffairs.com please visit our 57 Post Street, Suite 611 I contacted scarlett@blockshopper.com numerous times and they refuse to honor my requests to remove my information. Let's keep the conversation going. If you purchased certain types of fresh or frozen raw chicken in any one of 24 states or the District of Columbia from Jan. 1, 2012, to July 31, 2019, you may be eligible to receive a payment. A class-action lawsuit is a civil case filed on behalf of a group, collectively known as the "class," who believe they've suffered common injuries as a result of the defendant's actions. It is time for a class action lawsuit. I find it literally unbelievable that BlockShopper will NOT remove your information by simply asking them to opt out. Blockshopper.com does not have the right to provide names. I am also attempting to stop blockshopper.com. Synchrony Bank, an issuer of retail credit cards, has agreed to pay $2.6 million to settle a lawsuit alleging that the company made prerecorded calls to consumers cell phones without their consent, regarding accounts they did not have. the web with regard to Blockshopper.com on THEIR website with OUR information ? Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. If you received a notice of the 2021 ransomware attack, you may be eligible for a cash payment of at least $100 (up to $8,500, Claim deadline is Thursday, 23 March 2023. When contacted with a request to remove personal information the reply is the following form statement: BlockShopper publishes public records. That doesn't sit well with most of these folks, even though real estate records are public. Please DO NOT add attachments that contain your or other peoples personal information, if you dont want it to be visible to the public. If a company gets a random e-mail here and there it'll remain under the radar. Its extremely frustrating and very concerning that its literally the second result when you google my name and Ive already taken the legal steps through my employer to prevent this very thing. So, Im really annoyed by the fact that you can google my name and find my address, my wifes name, and purchase price of my home on BlockShopper. They can be found and put in harms way by our nations enemies. Timpone, a merry muckraker who worked as a statehouse reporter for a CBS-affiliated television station in Illinois in the 1990s, hasn't asked the homeowners for permission. I have updated the Chesapeake Police Department on the cost, and I am hoping that it gets assigned an investigator. They were also WAY to go on contacting their advertisers and realtorsI mean, isn't taking information Scarlett@blockshopper.com Chicago, IL 60614 OptOut4Safety@gmail.com. Essentially, jonesday.com is okay, but not blah blah blah. Tesla has been hit with a class-action lawsuit over its Solar Roof price hikes, led by customer who says his contract got jacked up from $71,000 to $146,000. A class action lawsuit is one person or a small group of people suing on behalf of a larger group of people who have all suffered the same injury. The law firm argued in federal court in Chicago that Timpone had infringed its trademark by including hyperlinks in his Blockshopper stories to its attorneys' professional bios. googled(just as my info is because of them)in a negavtive light, NOT a good place to be for a business ! YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Chicago, Illinois 60614 ConsumerAffairs is not a government agency. No materials from this website may be copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, transmitted, or distributed in any way. Read our affiliate link policy. Nestle has agreed to a $10 million settlement in a lawsuit alleging that the company made false claims about the number of servings each container of its Coffee-Mate powdered creamer yielded. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Conducting title searches or viewing the properties through the MLS creates filtering systems of safety. and talked with wife . This ordinarily means using the plaintiff's name or likeness in advertising or promoting your goods or services, or placing the plaintiff's name or likeness on or in products or services you sell to the public. and wants to explore a class action lawsuit While the issues of a class action can vary, the issues in dispute are common to all . Type in a name of any person known to own a home and the word blockshopper into the Google search engine and the first hit will likely be the listing on Blockshopper.com. BlockShopper needs to protect how their databases are exposed to search engines. I contacted Blockshopper to request my family members' names be masked or removed. Based on questions we receive from investors, here are eight things you should know about securities class actions involving investors. Since they published my details, two other websites used blockshoppers info. We invite information about pending and ongoing class actions. Apple has agreed to pay $50 million to settle a lawsuit claiming that 2015-2019 versions of the MacBook laptop were sold with defective keyboards. This issue will be resolved legislatively, when members of Congress start receiving constituents' complaints at their home addresses (courtesy of blockshopper). Is this legal? Well start sending you the news you need delivered straight to you. REMEMBER (The case is proceeding against the defendants who havent settled.) A $4 million settlement has been reached in a class action alleging that All-Clad misrepresented its cookware as dishwasher-safe. Complain to google, yahoo and ask.com to classify site as fraud and it will be blocked. By entering your email, you agree to sign up for consumer news, tips and giveaways from ConsumerAffairs. I find it literally unbelievable that BlockShopper will NOT remove your information by simply asking them to opt out. In other words, no-they would not remove it. "It's harrowing," he said. If you are an investor sell your shares and put your money where your mouth is. This blatant display of information can cause someone their life. The Liberty Class Action Ohio website says, "This matters because the first lawsuit will be representing the Ohio business owners, shortly after, the second lawsuit for the people of Ohio including ADA discrimination (Americans with Disabilities Act)." Renz, of Renz Law LLC in Fremont, said he joined the effort recently. No matter, Timpone is expanding. BlockShopper posts information from public records on residential sales in 11 U.S. markets. That is unacceptable. There needs to be a broad opt out mechanism for BlockShopper. If you purchased certain Coffee-Mate products between Jan. 1, 2017, and Dec. 8, 2022, you may be eligible for Claim deadline is Tuesday, 14 March 2023. I felt completely violated by Blockshopper and my personal security threatened 24/7. Timpone's Chicago address, e-mail, wife's name, recent campaign contributions and photo appear there alongside an invitation for readers to "punch this asshole in the face" if they see him in person on the street. If I can help, I will. "Some of them try to bribe us and some of them threaten to sue," says Timpone. It also says the company is "overcharging" customers with . A Boston-area medical student, embarrassed when Blockshopper disclosed that his Chicago home had been purchased by his father, tried to exact revenge on Timpone: He created a phony female Web. - A class-action lawsuit was filed in Pulaski County Circuit Court against Summit Utilities Thursday alleging price gouging. 2704 Bennett Ave Already a subscriber? A class action lawsuit was filed against Summit Utilities on Thursday (March 2) claiming the gas company is not working in good faith and is price-gouging its c to stopblockshopper The proposed class action lawsuit follows closely behind a separate Whirlpool class action lawsuit that was recently settled for $21 million to resolve allegations concerning defective drain tubes in refrigerators manufactured by the company that caused freezing resulting in water leakage. 2024 n. Racine #d Contact your representatives. Some insist that by publishing their home addresses, Timpone is increasing the risk that baddies will rob them, steal their identities or kidnap their children. blockshoppers( Scarlett@blockshopper.com, brian@blockshopper.com, Evanston, Illinois You can be liable even without creating a false sense that the person in question endorses your product or service; the key is that you are exploiting the plaintiff's identity to drive traffic or obtain some other commercial benefit. their lawyer is calling and threatening 'cease' blah, blah, blah ! I should be able to automatically prevent my name from showing up on BlockShopper, especially when its tied to my home address. If you are a former Claim deadline is Thursday, 18 May 2023. In the interest of encouraging you to stop doing business with blockshopper.com, I am emailing all of my gmail and Facebook contacts and outlining how your continuing support of this business is putting my life in danger. Read bellow - send to any lawyer you know. Ed Weinhaus, St. Louis (Weinhaus was Timpone's cofounder; co-owner Landon arrived later.) Please contact his fellow Board Memebers to inform them of his actions. Brian Timpone, Chicago bye bye boys ! http://www.bbb.org/stlouis/business-reviews/real-estate/blockshoppercom-in-saint-louis-mo-310251314 Let's call on Google to live up to their code of conduct. All correspondence about your complaint will come from and should be addressed to this BBB. I work for the state government in a protected position where my home address is not publicly accessible. I've already contacted (e-mailed) my state senators and congressional representatives about the website. Not a subscriber yet? delete someone's address upon request at peoples' expense and risk I also requested my information be removed or *** out to some point. Under the agreement, real estate startup BlockShopper can no longer include hyperlinks anywhere on its website to Jones Day, a massive Chicago law firm, except explicitly on URL text. Password (at least 8 characters required). I would like to participate in a class action lawsuit against blockshopper.com. [protected] Claim deadline is Wednesday, 12 April 2023. This needs to stop immediately. Class Action Database. Consumers in 11 states who purchased a qualifying product after a date ranging from 2006 to Claim deadline is Monday, 22 May 2023. Scarlett at this business is the only contact person listed. Service 5 Value 5 Quality 4 Claim deadline is Saturday, 22 April 2023. This is definitely scary. Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
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