MyIQ.com
A hidden subscription is just the start.
Mini Max Hose and Pocket Hose
August 2014: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed.
February 2014: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Telebrands Corporation and Home Depot for allegedly deceptively advertising the “Mini Max Hose” and “Pocket Hose” (brands of expandable garden hoses). Specifically, plaintiffs claim that the company represents that the garden hoses are rugged, durable, and strong when the hoses actually burst, leak, and are useless after a “handful of uses.” (Klemballa et al v. Telebrands Corporation and Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., Case No. 14-cv-01245, D. NJ.).
For more information about other class-action lawsuits filed against Home Depot and TINA.org’s coverage of the company, click here.
The Latest
How Ethos Sold Wall Street on AI While Powering an Analog Boiler Room
Jenny Ahn, Michelle Cera, Ruth Reader, Hunterbrook
CATrends: Unscented Deodorants and Antiperspirants
Lawsuits allege marketing doesn’t pass the smell test.
HydroJug’s Heat-Retention Claims
Can these bottles really keep drinks hot for up to six hours?
With Personalized Pricing, Disclosure Is a Start, But Not a Finish Line
TINA.org and other consumer advocates file comment with FTC.