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    • People of the State of California v. Best Buy LP

    Mar. 23, 2013
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    Consumer Law
    False Advertising
    Unfair Competition

    People of the State of California v. Best Buy LP

    Published: Mar. 23, 2013 | Result Date: Feb. 22, 2013 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |
    Case number: RIC1302092 Bench Decision –  $875,370

    Court

    Riverside Superior


    Attorneys

    Plaintiff

    John A. Hall

    Patricia C. Pummill

    Elise Farrell

    Stuart C. Lytton


    Defendant

    Michael A. Geibelson
    (Robins Kaplan LLP)


    Facts

    The state of California filed a complaint against Best Buy Stores LP for advertising inaccurate prices. The complaint alleged that Best Buy charged more than the advertised prices in violation of false advertising and unfair competition laws.

    Result

    A Riverside County judge ordered Best Buy to pay $875,370 in fines and costs. The judge also ordered the company to institute a new "Pricing Accuracy Program," and enjoined it from committing similar violations in the future.


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