Samsung QLED Televisions
Allegations: Falsely marketing that televisions have features that they do not have
Discounts at Best Buy
Multiple class-action lawsuits have been filed alleging that Best Buy falsely advertises discounts off of artificially inflated reference prices and as available for a limited time. More information on each lawsuit is below.
| Case Name (Date) |
Alleged False Ad Claims | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Tanner et al. v. Best Buy Co., Inc. 26-cv-5079, N.D. Cal. (May 2026) |
Discount off of artificially inflated reference prices
Discount available for a limited time |
Pending |
| Morgan et al. MN Best Buy Co., Inc. 26-cv-836, C.D. Cal. (April 2026) |
Discount available for a limited time | Pending |
| Whitt et al. v. Best Buy Co., Inc. 25-cv-761, D. Ore. (May 2025) |
Discount off of artificially inflated reference prices
Discount available for a limited time |
Settled and voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. as to the named plaintiff’s claims and When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled. as to the class members’ claims |
| Porchia et al. v. Best Buy Co., Inc. 25-cv-134, N.D. Cal. (Jan. 2025) |
Discount off of artificially inflated reference prices
Discount available for a limited time |
Settled and voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. as to the named plaintiffs’ claims and When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled. as to the class members’ claims |
| Nunez et al. v. Best Buy Co., Inc. 15-cv-3965, D. Minn. (Oct. 2015) |
Discount off of artificially inflated reference prices
Discount available for a limited time |
Dismissed |
Class-Action Tracker
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Allegations: Failing to honor its Price Match Guarantee
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