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An appeals court in California ruled that the Kars4Kids jingle can remain on the air while the case over the ads’ alleged false statements proceeds, reversing a lower-court ruling that the campaign misled California donors about how donations are used; supporters say the decision lets the charity continue fundraising during the appeal, while the plaintiff asserts the ad’s omissions are misleading.
A California judge ruled that the long-running Kars4Kids jingle constitutes false advertising and ordered the charity to stop airing it in California within 30 days, require disclosures of its religious affiliation and geographic focus, and pay $250 restitution to a plaintiff; the ruling notes the ad's framing can create an unfair playing field for local charities and underscores that funds largely go to Oorah, which uses donations for Israel-based programs, including a building purchase.