In May 2018, a false advertising class-action lawsuit against Xoom Energy was transferred to federal court. The complaint, which was originally filed in state court in April 2018, alleges that the company misleadingly promises consumers that if they switch to Xoom Energy, they will save on their monthly bill by getting the offered introductory teaser rate that is lower than its competitors, followed by a variable rate that is based on the company’s supply cost when, according to the plaintiffs, the variable rate is substantially higher and not based on supply costs. (Mirkin et al v. Xoom Energy, LLC et al, Case No. 18-cv-2949, E.D.N.Y.)

For more of TINA.org’s coverage of the marketing of energy suppliers, click here.


Class-Action Tracker

XOOM Energy

Class Action

XOOM Energy

February 2017: A federal judge dismissed some of the claims in this lawsuit while allowing others – including fraud claims – to move forward. To read the full decision and…


The Latest

Filters

Optics Outfitter

Ad Alert

Optics Outfitter

Why this eyewear company’s advertised “starting” prices may not be 20/20.


Show More