Best Buy’s “0% interest” Financing

In February 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Best Buy for allegedly deceptively promoting “0% interest” or “no interest” financing. Specifically, plaintiffs claim that the store misleadingly promises consumers that they will not have to pay interest for a specific period of time when, according to the complaint, buyers who do not pay off the entire balance of the purchase before the end of the promotional period are required to pay interest retroactively back to the date of the purchase. (Stinson et al v. Best Buy Co., Inc., Case No. 18-cv-295, D. Minn.)

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Class-Action Tracker

Discounts at Best Buy

Class Action

Discounts at Best Buy

Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts off of artificially inflated reference prices and as available for a limited time

Samsung QLED Televisions

Class Action

Samsung QLED Televisions

Allegations: Falsely marketing that televisions have features that they do not have

Best Buy’s Price Match Guarantee

Class Action

Best Buy’s Price Match Guarantee

Allegations: Failing to honor its Price Match Guarantee

Trend Micro

Class Action

Trend Micro

Allegations: Deceptively marketing programs as free without adequately disclosing that they automatically switch to paid subscriptions unless consumers cancel

Best Buy’s Installation of Home Security Systems

Class Action

Best Buy’s Installation of Home Security Systems

Allegations: Offering services to install home security systems without having proper licenses from the state of California or confirming third-party installation companies had the proper licenses

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