Discounts on Certain Products at Lowe’s
Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts off of artificially inflated reference prices and as available for a limited time
In August 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Lowe’s for allegedly deceptively marketing Roundup by failing to properly warn consumers that it contains the alleged carcinogen glyphosate and is dangerous. (Weeks et al v. Lowe’s Home Centers, LLC, Case No. 19-cv-6828, C. D. CA.)
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Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts off of artificially inflated reference prices and as available for a limited time
Allegations: Deceptively marketing plans as extended – or additional – warranty plans without adequately disclosing the terms of the plans, which “severely restrict and contradict the seemingly broad coverage”
Allegations: Falsely advertising products as made in the United States
Allegations: Preventing consumers from leaving negative reviews of Lowe’s on its website and app
In April 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Lowe’s for allegedly falsely advertising that customers would get “40%-60% off the lowest ticketed price” of items during a closure sale…
July 2017: This action was voluntarily dismissed, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. The named plaintiff’s individual claims were dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it…
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