
Discounts at Best Buy
Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts off of artificially inflated reference prices and as available for a limited time
Adibzadeh et al v. Best Buy Co., Inc. and Geek Squad, Inc.
20-cv-6257, N.D. Cal.
(Sept. 2020)
Installation of Home Security Systems
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
Motion to compel arbitration granted;
Dismissed
Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts off of artificially inflated reference prices and as available for a limited time
Allegations: Falsely marketing that televisions have features that they do not have
Allegations: Failing to honor its Price Match Guarantee
Allegations: Deceptively marketing programs as free without adequately disclosing that they automatically switch to paid subscriptions unless consumers cancel
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