
Bob’s Discount Furniture
TINA.org investigated Bob’s Discount Furniture’s offer of “interest free” financing and found that the store deceptively advertised its financing by failing to make clear that interest on unpaid balances would…
Case Name (Date) |
Glover et al v. Bob’s Discount Furniture, LLC 20-cv-10924, S.D.N.Y (Dec. 2020) |
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Product/Service | Goof Proof warranties |
Allegations | Misrepresenting that warranties protect against furniture damaged by stains, markings, rips, tears, cuts, and punctures when the retailer actually denies claims submitted for such reasons
Failing to disclose that the retailer receives incentives or kickbacks from Guardian Insurance from every warranty it sells |
Status | Pending |
TINA.org investigated Bob’s Discount Furniture’s offer of “interest free” financing and found that the store deceptively advertised its financing by failing to make clear that interest on unpaid balances would…
Allegations: Misleadingly representing that warranties provide coverage for accidental damages when Bob’s Discount Furniture denies claims submitted for such reasons
TINA.org follow-up investigation finds consumers are still not getting the full story on store’s financing program.
Ad Watchdog TINA.org Calls on State Officials to Take Action MADISON, CONN., December 2, 2014 — Consumers are being set up to fail with Bob’s Discount Furniture’s interest-free financing offers,…
Company’s “interest free” financing hides important information from consumers.
Reader finds out not reading fine print comes at heavy cost.