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Lawsuits accuse companies of using deceptive claims to reel in consumers.
August 2018: After the named plaintiff reported that the parties reached a settlement agreement without the need for arbitration, the case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.. The terms of the settlement agreement were not disclosed.
April 2018: A federal judge granted the company’s motion to compel arbitration and stayed this action.
September 2017: A false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against Vivint Solar Developer. The complaint alleges that the company deceptively promises consumers who install solar panels will save on their energy bills when, according to plaintiffs, consumers do not receive the promised savings. In addition, the complaint alleges that the company requires non-English speaking consumers to sign contracts that are written in English, in violation of California law. (Aguirre et al v. Vivint Solar Developer, LLC, Case No. 17-cv-1197, E. D. CA.)
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