California Judge Bans Kars4Kids Ads for Deceptive Practices Tied to Jewish Organization
A California judge has ruled that the advertising jingle of Kars4Kids is deceptive, as it fails to disclose the nonprofit's financial ties to Oorah, an Orthodox Jewish organization. The case was initiated by Bruce Puterbaugh, who discovered that his car donation, intended to benefit local children, was instead funding programs for Jewish youth and religious activities. Judge Gassia Apkarian of the Orange County Superior Court found the ads misleading and permanently banned them in California. The ruling also requires Kars4Kids to pay restitution to Puterbaugh. The nonprofit's COO, Esti Landau, admitted that a significant portion of their funds supports Oorah, with some money used for international projects. 
