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Brand partnerships worthy of a big “doom!”
U and U+ Window Air Conditioners
Case Name (Date)
Bradshaw et al. v. Midea America Corp.
25-cv-7102, S.D.N.Y.
(June 2025)
Product/Service
U and U+ window air conditioners
Allegations
Failing to disclose that products fail to drain water quickly causing water to pool inside them, leading to mold growth
Status
Pending
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