Discounts at Best Buy
Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts off of artificially inflated reference prices and as available for a limited time
Sales at Best Buy
June 2016: A federal judge dismissed the complaint When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled. finding that the complaint made “conclusory allegations” about Best Buy’s fraudulent advertising and did not plead enough facts – including information about the named plaintiff’s purchase and the marketing he relied upon – to meet the heightened pleading standard for fraud-based claims.
October 2015: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Best Buy for allegedly misleadingly advertising discounts by comparing a “sale” price to a false former retail price. According to the complaint, the retail price did not represent a price at which Best Buy formerly sold the product or the prevailing retail price within the three months immediately before the advertisement, in violation of Minnesota and California law. (Nunez et al v. Best Buy Co., Inc., Case No. 15-cv-3965, D. MN.)
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Class-Action Tracker
Samsung QLED Televisions
Allegations: Falsely marketing that televisions have features that they do not have
Best Buy’s Price Match Guarantee
Allegations: Failing to honor its Price Match Guarantee
Trend Micro
Allegations: Deceptively marketing programs as free without adequately disclosing that they automatically switch to paid subscriptions unless consumers cancel
Best Buy’s Installation of Home Security Systems
Allegations: Offering services to install home security systems without having proper licenses from the state of California or confirming third-party installation companies had the proper licenses
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Monster HDMI Cables
Samsung Televisions and Geek Squad Protection Plans
Best Buy’s 0% Interest Promotions
Best Buy’s “0% interest” Financing
The Refresh Rates of LG Televisions
Electrolux Vacuum Cleaners
Monster HDMI Cables and HDTVs
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