Samsung QLED Televisions
Allegations: Falsely marketing that televisions have features that they do not have
In November 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against LG Electronics and Best Buy for allegedly falsely representing the refresh rates (i.e., the number of unique images displayed on television screens each second) of LG LED televisions as 120Hz and 240Hz when plaintiffs claim that the actual refresh rates are 60Hz and 120Hz, respectively. (Lara et al v. LG Electronics U.S.A.; Best Buy Co., Inc. et al, Case No. 17-cv-5222, D. MN.)
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Allegations: Falsely marketing that televisions have features that they do not have
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January 2016: This action was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. because the parties reached a settlement. The terms of the settlement are confidential.…
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