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Safety Lock-Out Switch Feature in Chainsaws
Allegations: Misleadingly representing safety features in chainsaws
In December 2016, a state judge preliminarily approved a settlement of a false advertising class-action lawsuit against Harbor Freight Tools (a retailer selling tools and equipment).
The complaint, which was originally filed in 2015 and amended in 2016, alleges that Harbor Freight Tools deceptively advertises continuous sales. Specifically, plaintiffs claim that the store advertises significant discounts from a regular price when, in reality, the items are always sold at the discounted price and are never sold at the regular price.
According to the settlement terms, class members with proof of purchase may choose to receive a cash award or Harbor Freight gift card.
Class members without proof of purchase may receive a $10 Harbor Freight gift card. The settlement does not provide any injunctive relief.
A final fairness hearing is scheduled for July 7, 2017. (Beck et al v. Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc., Case No. 15-cv-000598, Court of Common Pleas for Lake County, Ohio)
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Allegations: Misleadingly representing safety features in chainsaws
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