Warranty

De Longhi Coffee Machines Warranty Tying Arrangement Class Action

Mechanical consumer products sometimes need repair. The complaint for this class action sues De Longhi America, Inc. for the conditions for repair of its De’Longhi espresso and coffee machines, as set forth in their warranties, requiring repair by an authorized repair service or with only authorized replacement parts. The complaint alleges that this constitutes an  Read more

Brother Printers Warranty Tying Arrangement Class Action

This class action brings suit against Brother International Corporation and Brother Industries (USA), Inc., alleging that the warranties on its printers and other consumer products are conditional, based on repair by only authorized repair services or with only authorized repair parts. The complaint alleges that these restrictions constitute tying arrangements or unlawful repair restrictions.  Read more

Gillette, Venus, Braun, Oral-B “No Self-Repair” Warranties Class Action

Tying arrangements for repairs are the topic of this class action against the Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) and its subsidiary the Gillette Company, LLC. The complaint alleges that products under the Gillette, Venus, Braun, and Oral-B brands have warranties, but they require that repairs be done only by an authorized repair service and only  Read more

Porsche Emissions Warranty “High-Priced” Parts California Class Action

California law requires emission control system warranties on new passenger vehicles. In particular, automakers are required to identify high-priced parts that pertain to emissions control and to provide a 7-year, 70,000-mile warranty for them. The complaint for this class action alleges that Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has improperly limited the parts it includes in  Read more

Ford PZEV Vehicles and California Emissions Warranty Coverage Class Action

Since 2009, Ford has sold Partial Zero Emissions Vehicles (PZEVs), for which it has received Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) credits from the state of California. In exchange for the credits, Ford is required to extend the terms of California’s required emissions warranty to 15 years or 150,000 miles. But the complaint for this class action  Read more

Logitech Defective Alert System Settlement

Logitech, Inc. is settling a combined class action regarding its Logitech Alert System. The complaint alleged the system had flaws or defects and that customers had difficulties when attempting to use the company’s warranty program. The complaint claimed that Logitech had breached its express and implied warranties and violated consumer protection laws.  Read more

Coleman Product Registration Omits Statements California Class Action

Some products come with registration cards for registering the purchase with the manufacturer. But the complaint for this class action alleges that Johnson Controls, Inc., doing business as Coleman, uses registration to make customers think they do not have warranty rights if they do not send in the cards.  Read more

Mercedes Repairs to PZEVs Under California Emissions Warranty Class Action

Mercedes Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has received credits from California for its distribution of Partial Zero Emissions Vehicles (PZEV). In exchange, MBUSA is supposed to extend its California Emissions Warranties on the vehicles. However, the complaint for this class action alleges that the company does not pay for all the parts and labor costs that  Read more

Apple iPhones Poor Warranty Coverage for Water Damage Class Action

Apple, Inc. makes its iPhones with a certain amount of resistance to water. But the complaint for this class action alleges that the water protection is insufficient and that owners often find that splash or immersion incidents do not qualify for coverage because of small-print disclaimers.  Read more

Bob’s Discount Furniture Warranties Not Honored New York Class Action

Bob’s Discount Furniture, LLC sells furniture, and it also sells warranties for the furniture against certain kinds of damage. The complaint for this class action alleges that Bob’s receives “undisclosed incentives or kickbacks” from the issuer of the warranties and then denies claims for invalid reasons.  Read more