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JD Closeouts
July 2014: This case was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled. for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction.
January 2014: A class-action lawsuit was filed against JD Closeouts – a warehouse company selling wholesale and surplus goods – alleging, among other things, that the company makes many false representations to induce purchasers to buy products. Specifically, the complaint alleges that the company falsely represents products – including sofas, tables, and entertainment centers – are “like new” and “purchasers can double or triple the money invested” when, according to plaintiffs, most of the products are older and not suitable for resale to make a profit. (Reese et al v. JD Closeouts, LLC and JD Closeouts.com Inc., Case No. 14-cv-60043, S. D. FL.).
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