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ADT Indoor Security Cameras
Case Name (Date)
Thompson et al v. ADT, LLC d/b/a Blue By ADT
21-cv-432, W.D. Okla.
(May 2021)
Product/Service
ADT indoor security cameras
Allegations
Misleadingly marketing that indoor security cameras record only when the system is activated without disclosing that ADT records videos at times when security systems are not activated and unauthorized personnel at ADT and third parties view recordings without consumers’ consent
Status
Pending
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