Class-Action Tracker

Information about federal false advertising class actions filed around the country. Please note, our list is neither comprehensive nor reflective of TINA.org’s opinion.


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LG’s Televisions

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LG’s Televisions

March 2017: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. because the parties reached a settlement agreement. The terms were not disclosed.…

Energy Efficiency of LG Televisions

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Energy Efficiency of LG Televisions

In March 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against LG Electronics for allegedly misrepresenting the energy efficiency of televisions. Specifically, the complaint alleges that the company places the ENERGYGUIDE label…

The Energy Efficiency of Samsung Televisions

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The Energy Efficiency of Samsung Televisions

In January 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Samsung for allegedly misrepresenting the energy efficiency of its televisions. Specifically, the complaint claims that Samsung televisions have ENERGYGUIDE labels and…

Toshiba LED Televisions

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Toshiba LED Televisions

August 2017: The appeal was voluntarily dismissed pursuant to an agreement between the parties. The terms of the agreement have not been disclosed. March 2017: The Ninth Circuit Court of…

Sharp LED Televisions

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Sharp LED Televisions

December 2016: The appeal was voluntarily dismissed after it was stayed pending the finalization of a settlement agreement. July 2016: Plaintiffs filed a Notice of Appeal regarding the June 2016…

Refresh Rates of LG Televisions

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Refresh Rates of LG Televisions

In May 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against LG Electronics and Best Buy for allegedly falsely labeling LED televisions as having refresh rates (i.e., the number of unique images…

VIZIO Flat-Screen Televisions

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VIZIO Flat-Screen Televisions

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing televisions as having “sensational picture quality” and “best-in-class picture processing” when they suffer from power failures due to a defect

TCL Televisions

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TCL Televisions

Allegations: Falsely advertising that televisions have refresh rates of 120 Hz when their display panels are only capable of achieving refresh rates of 60 Hz


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