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Porsche Mobile Charger Plus and Mobile Charger Connect
Case Name (Date)
Bauser et al. v. Porsche Cars North America, Inc. and Dr. Ing. H.C.F. Porsche AG
23-cv-1054, N.D. Ga.
(March 2023)
Product/Service
Porsche Mobile Charger Plus and Mobile Charger Connect for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles
Allegations
Falsely advertising that devices can fully charge a car battery in up to 9.5 or 10.5 hours when devices that draw enough electricity to charge batteries in the represented times regularly overheat and melt electrical outlets
Status
Pending
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