
Home Depot’s Damage Protection
Allegations: Misrepresenting Damage Protection as an “optional service” when the default setting in the system automatically adds the service to all rentals
Harter et al. v. The Home Depot, Inc. and Satco Products
23-cv-3705, E.D.N.Y.
(May 2023)
Hampton Bay lanterns
Falsely marketing that lanterns are made using “clear beveled glass” when a portion of each panel is clear beveled plastic
Pending
Allegations: Misrepresenting Damage Protection as an “optional service” when the default setting in the system automatically adds the service to all rentals
Allegations: Misleadingly advertising pricing discounts by comparing discounted prices to false reference prices
Allegations: Preventing consumers from giving negative reviews of Home Depot on its website and app
Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of the Balance Protect add-on to Home Depot credit cards
Lawsuits take aim at so-called non-disparagement clauses.