California Judge Orders Kars4Kids to Stop Broadcasting Jingle in State
A California superior court judge ruled that the Kars4Kids nonprofit violated false advertising laws and must stop airing its jingle in the state. The decision follows a lawsuit that challenged the organization's advertising practices.
jpost.comA superior court judge in California ruled that the Kars4Kids nonprofit must stop broadcasting its jingle in the state. The court found the organization violated false advertising laws. The ruling requires Kars4Kids to cease airing the advertisement within California.
The decision stems from a legal challenge to the nonprofit's advertising practices. The nonprofit has used the jingle in radio and television spots for years. The court order applies only to broadcasts within California.
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California superior court judge ruled Kars4Kids jingle violates false advertising laws.
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Kars4Kids will no longer air its jingle on California radio and television stations.
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