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Case Name (Date)
Kanter et al. v. Sony Corp. of America and Sony Electronics Inc.
25-cv-9691, S.D.N.Y.
(Nov. 2025)
Product/Service
Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones
Allegations
Marketing products as premium quality without disclosing that the hinges prematurely break and fail due to a defect
Status
Pending
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