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Judge Bars Kars4Kids Jingle, Orders Disclosure, $250 Payment

5/18/2026

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Judge Gassia Apkarian ordered Kars4Kids to stop its jingle for false-advertising, requiring a Jewish affiliation disclosure and a June 8 deadline.
The court ordered Kars4Kids to pay plaintiff Bruce Puterbaugh $250, the estimated value of his donated 2001 Volvo XC.
Esti Landau said charity sends $45 million a year—over 60 % to Oorah’s camps—while the injunction bans using images of prepubescent children to solicit donations benefiting adults, which Kars4Kids will appeal.

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Judge Gassia Apkarian ordered Kars4Kids to stop its jingle for false-advertising, requiring a Jewish affiliation disclosure and a June 8 deadline.
The court ordered Kars4Kids to pay plaintiff Bruce Puterbaugh $250, the estimated value of his donated 2001 Volvo XC.
Esti Landau said charity sends $45 million a year—over 60 % to Oorah’s camps—while the injunction bans using images of prepubescent children to solicit donations benefiting adults, which Kars4Kids will appeal.