{
  "id": 19784005,
  "title": "US rent-to-own customers could get refunds in proposed $183.5m settlement",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/us-rent-to-own-customers-could-get-refunds-in-proposed-183-5m",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-13T08:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/families-across-43-us-states-were-offered-rent-to-own-plans-advertised-as-90-day-deals-but-allegedly-faced-costs-near-twice-the-cash-price-a-proposed-183-5-million-settlement-would-provide-refunds-and-debt-relief/articleshow/135794263.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "In a significant development, consumers in 43 US states will receive a total of $183.5 million in refunds and debt relief from Acima Digital, following allegations of deceptive advertising linked to rental-purchase agreements. This settlement promises automatic restitution and lease forgiveness for those affected, alongside a commitment from Acima to improve their advertising transparency,…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}