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JBL Product Warranties
Case Name (Date)
Jones et al. v. Harman International Industries, Inc. d/b/a JBL
25-cv-1173, C.D. Cal.
(May 2025)
Product/Service
JBL Product Warranties
Allegations
Representing that product warranties start running from the date of purchase when California law prohibits warranties from beginning before a product is delivered
Status
Pending
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