Service Corporation International Scandal: $209M Settlement Impacts Funeral Pre-Need Services
Deceptive Sales Tactics and the $209 Million Settlement Service Corporation International (SCI), a leading provider of funeral services, recently paid $209 million to settle lawsuits alleging deceptive sales practices related to pre-need funeral arrangements in Florida and California. These lawsuits claimed SCI misrepresented how pre-paid funeral funds were managed, violating state regulations designed to protect consumers. The settlement, while not an admission of guilt, highlights significant concerns about transparency and ethical conduct within the pre-need funeral industry....