Class Action Lawsuits
It's a switch that is prompting class action lawsuits.
In California, consumers are suing AmeriGas and Overland Park-based Ferrellgas. Ferrell operates the Blue Rhino propane exchange.
Just last week, a Jackson County, Mo., woman also sued Ferrellgas alleging the company "implemented a price increase without disclosing it" since you get less for your money.
Click Here to read the lawsuit.
A Ferrellgas spokesman told Call For Action he believes the claims in these suits are without merit and the company will defend itself vigorously.
Missouri Law says you have to make the price and weight clear to the consumer.
But our hidden camera investigation of 20 stores found that's not happening, even though the State says its Weights & Measures inspectors are watching.
"We wanted to get everyone in compliance as fast as possible," Hayes said.
But how fast is fast? Missouri has known about this since the fall, and
sent a letter to the Missouri Propane Gas Association in November alerting them of the law. We still found 75 percent of the stores are not in compliance.
Hayes responded, "Wow. I would think maybe 50 percent because our inspectors should be out there checking that, but we are little behind on inspections this year."
