Home Depot’s Damage Protection
Allegations: Misrepresenting Damage Protection as an “optional service” when the default setting in the system automatically adds the service to all rentals
Roundup at Home Depot
In August 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Home Depot for allegedly deceptively marketing Roundup® without adequately warning consumers that it contains the alleged carcinogen glyphosate and is dangerous. (Weeks et al v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., Case No. 19-cv-6780, C. D. CA.)
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Discounts at Home Depot
Allegations: Misleadingly advertising pricing discounts by comparing discounted prices to false reference prices
Home Depot
Allegations: Preventing consumers from giving negative reviews of Home Depot on its website and app
Hampton Bay Lanterns
Allegations: Falsely marketing that lanterns are made using “clear beveled glass” when a portion of each panel is clear beveled plastic
Balance Protect for Home Depot Credit Cards
Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of the Balance Protect add-on to Home Depot credit cards
The Dimensions of Lumber at Home Depot
Mahogany Lumber at Home Depot
DeckOver Products
Home Depot’s Mahogany Wood
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CATrends: Terms That Prevent Consumers from Posting Negative Reviews
Lawsuits take aim at so-called non-disparagement clauses.