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Case ID: 4582 | Consumer Products | 12/16/2005
Consumers filed a nationwide class action lawsuit against Gateway, Inc. in the United States District Court for Southern District of California, alleging the computer giant violated the California Consumer's Legal Remedies Act ("CLRA") as well as the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act through its manufacturing, distribution and sales of GTW Series Plasma Television sets.
Gateway, which introduced its line of plasma televisions in 2002, claimed they had "exceptional value and brilliant picture quality." The complaint alleges, however, that consumers experienced a total failure of their television sets within a short time after purchase. It is believed that Gateway's plasma televisions contain defective parts caused by a design or manufacture defect, which renders the television sets completely inoperable. Consumers complained that the televisions emitted "popping sounds" and produced a "burning odor." Repair ProblemsLocal television repair shops notified complaining consumers that their only recourse would be to request repairs from Gateway. Despite attempts by consumers to work with Gateway, replacements parts were unavailable and the televisions could not be repaired. The televisions varied in price from $3,000 to $7,000. "This is a serious matter," said lawyer on behalf of the consumers. . "It seems that Gateway's poor customer service and forcing consumers to jump through hoops before honoring its warranties will now be addressed by the courts. A number of consumers purchased expensive plasma televisions that Gateway advertised as setting 'new standards for quality and value.' Yet within months these sets failed and complaints to Gateway fell on deaf ears." Consumers are seeking to prevent Gateway from the continued sale of defective units as well as a number of other remedies that have been requested in the lawsuit. At Lawcash.com, it is our goal to keep you informed about important legal cases, class actions and settlements. Our lawyers offer free legal evaluations in tort cases, class actions, personal injury, and other lawsuits because we are dedicated to helping you resolve your legal complaints. Other Consumer Products Cases of Interest Computer data loss because of a failed hard drive can be worse than disastrous. The parties have reached a tentative $42.5 million nationwide settlement in an action filed against Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., Hewlett-Packard Company, and Gateway, Inc. on behalf of consumers who purchased Fujitsu MPG3 series and MPF3 series hard drives.
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