Class action claims are quite common in the consumer electronics sector, predominantly because consumer goods tend to have a large number of product claims on their packaging and in their supporting materials. Such claims are subject to various state and federal laws relating to false and misleading advertising. Pursuant to such laws, even the seemingly most benign claim may be deemed to be false or misleading, thus subjecting the consumer electronics manufacturer or reseller to significant monetary damages. Included in such damages are the costs of revising the packaging, offering compensation to the members of the class, and the costs associated with processing the compensation claims. Further, many state laws require that an unsuccessful defendant pay the plaintiff’s attorney’s fees, which can be more than all other costs combined depending on the length of the proceedings.
An inexpensive alternative to having to defend against a class action claim is to have an experienced attorney review your product claims prior to placing them in the public domain. Only an attorney with experience in reviewing product claims and defending against class action claims can limit your exposure to potentially expensive class action claims. The Flower Law firm has 12 years of experience in this area, and is available on demand to assist with all aspect of consumer class action claims.