Gold Necklaces from Sears
In March 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Sears for allegedly falsely marketing a sterling silver necklace plated in a layer of gold alloy as being “14K Gold.” (Moss…
Service Protection Agreements from Sears
October 2018: This lawsuit was automatically stayed after Sears filed for bankruptcy.
2015: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Sears (and amended in 2016) for allegedly deceptively offering service protection agreements to cover the maintenance and repair of products that are not actually covered. According to the complaint, Sears determines that products are not covered and refuses to service them after customers make a claim for service. (Greene et al v. Sears Protection Co. et al, Case No. 15-cv-2546, N.D. Ill.)
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Kenmore and Frigidaire Dryers
October 2014: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. pursuant to a settlement agreement, the terms of which have not been…
Discounts at Sears
November 2015: The named plaintiff voluntarily dismissed the complaint When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.. The reasons for the dismissal…
Sales at Sears Stores
In December 2015, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Sears for allegedly misleadingly advertising discounts. Specifically, the complaint alleges that the store overstated discounts and compared a “sale” price to…
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