
HP Ink and Toner Cartridges
Allegations: Failing to disclose that firmware updates would make non-HP cartridges incompatible with HP printers
In April 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against HP Inc. for allegedly falsely advertising certain color printers by failing to disclose that the printers use substantial amounts of color ink when printing in black and white and are designed to stop printing when there is no color ink even if consumers want to print in black and white only. (Rose et al v. HP Inc., Case No. 20-cv-2450, N.D. Cal.)
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Allegations: Failing to disclose that firmware updates would make non-HP cartridges incompatible with HP printers
Allegations: Falsely representing that Care Packs are “Risk Free”
Allegations: Misleadingly representing that the laptop parts are adequately tested and will function when the company does not test batteries for certain issues and users may experience battery performance issues
Allegations: Misleadingly advertising products as durable and portable laptops that open and close when they actually fail to work as advertised due to a defect
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the speed and performance of laptops when only certain versions of the laptop perform as advertised
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