Certain Acer Computers

Case Name (Date)

Stewart et al. v. Acer Inc. et al.
22-cv-4684, N.D. Cal.
(Aug. 2022)

Product/Service

Acer computers with AMD Ryzen or Athlon processors with firmware TPM modules

Allegations

Misleadingly marketing computers as suitable for watching videos, videoconferencing and gaming when a design defect causes stuttering in audio and video

Misleadingly marketing that computers provide “robust,” “multi-layered” security when they are vulnerable to firmware attacks due to a defect

Status

Pending