Best Buy’s 0% Interest Promotions

In July 2018 a class-action lawsuit was filed against Best Buy alleging that its “0% interest” or “no interest” promotions are really deferred-interest schemes. Specifically, plaintiffs claim that the store represents that consumers are not going to be charged interest for the promotional period when, according to the complaint, consumers are charged interest retroactively from the date of the purchase if they do not pay off the balance before the end of the promotional period. (Dornaus et al v. Best Buy Co., Inc., Case No. 18-cv-4085, N.D. Cal.)

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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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