Ring Video Doorbells and Security Cameras
Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that in order to have access to certain key features of the Ring video doorbells and security cameras consumers need to purchase a Ring Basic…
Ring’s Home Security Devices
Multiple false advertising class-action lawsuits filed against Ring LLC regarding the marketing of its security devices and certain privacy issues were consolidated to be heard together in a court in California. Links to the court filings consolidating the related lawsuits are below.
Case Name (Date)
In Re: Ring LLC Privacy Litigation
19-cv-10899, C.D. Cal.
(2019)
Product/Service
Ring home security cameras and software
Allegations
Marketing that products will help protect homes and that the company safeguards consumers’ private information when hackers have used the security systems to spy on and harass people who have the devices in their homes
Status
Settled
(Final approval granted)
Class-Action Tracker
Ring Video Doorbells Sold on Amazon.com
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that the doorbell’s battery lasts between 6 and 12 months when the battery actually lasts less than 2 months
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Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that consumers need to pay additional money to get certain key features
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