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California Attorney General

CA-AG v. Kars-R-Us.com, Inc.

Settled$3.9MInjunction

Kars-R-Us.com, Inc., Michael Irwin, and Lisa Frank allegedly engaged in a deceptive charity fundraising scheme. According to CA-AG, between 2017 and 2022, Kars raised more than $45.5 million, including approximately $16.7 million from California donors, through vehicle donations on behalf of the United Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc., but only $126,815 was used to provide breast cancer screenings.

Summary generated from official California Attorney General press release

Source: California Attorney General Press Release ↗

Parties

Defendants / Respondents
  • Kars-R-Us.com, Inc.
  • Michael Irwin
  • Lisa Frank
  • United Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.

Dates

Resolved
September 24, 2025
Published
September 25, 2025

Case Details

Industry
Other
Penalty Type
Injunction