Kirk Hinshaw, individually, and on behalf of all persons similarly situated v. Vizio Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive
Published: Nov. 19, 2016 | Result Date: Oct. 31, 2016 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 8:14-cv-00876-DOC-AN Settlement – $2,300,000
Court
USDC Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Jeffrey Wilens
(Lakeshore Law Center)
Jeffrey P. Spencer
(Spencer Law Firm)
Defendant
Ekwan E. Rhow
(Bird, Marella, Boxer, Wolpert, Nessim, Drooks, Lincenberg & Rhow, P.C.)
David I. Hurwitz
(Bird, Marella, Boxer, Wolpert, Nessim, Drooks, Lincenberg & Rhow PC)
Facts
Kirk Hinshaw filed a class action against Vizio Inc.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant marketed, advertised, and sold smart televisions with the Amazon Instant Video app. The televisions, however, did not actually have the capacity to access the app. Plaintiff filed this instant consumer class action for allegedly misrepresenting the availability of the app and failing to inform consumers that the app would be inoperable upon purchase. Plaintiff asserted causes of action for unfair competition and violation of the Consumer Legal Remedies Act.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant denied any wrongdoing.
Result
The parties reached a $2.3 million settlement, which would allow eligible class members to redeem credits to be used on the Amazon Instant Video website. Each eligible class member was entitled to a voucher worth at least $4.99. The amount of the credit per class member will be approximately $9.00.
Other Information
FILING DATE: June 6, 2014.
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