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New rule also targets paid reviews.
Fowler et al. v. Sonos, Inc.
23-cv-8387, C.D. Cal.
(Oct. 2023)
Sonos Arc soundbars
Marketing products as high-end speakers that are capable of supporting Dolby Atmos surround-sound technology to produce “realistic spatial audio” without disclosing that a defect causes them to emit a loud bang followed by smaller pops
Pending
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