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Ring Accused by FTC of Illegal Surveillance; $5.8M in Rebates Proposed

Federal Trade Commission says Ring illegally surveilled customers and did not do enough to prevent hacking. Proposes $5.8…

News June 2
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Minnesota AG Calls for Cancellation of Home Security Contracts for Alleged Fraud

Two providers affected as consumers to get out of their home security contracts for allegedly being misled by…

News May 22
CPI Security Systems Lawsuits Legal Issues Vivint
Charlotte, N.C.-headquartered CPI Security, which was founded in 1991 with 10 employees and 300 customers, has grown into one of the nation's top 10 largest security providers with 750+ employees.

CPI Security Wins $189M Deceptive Practices Verdict Vs. Vivint

A North Carolina court unanimously found Vivint Smart Home responsible for using deceptive door-to-door sales practices to mislead…

News February 21
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In-Home Monitoring

Is There Liability from In-Home Security Monitoring?

Legal expert Ken Kirschenbaum is not prepared to say in-home central station monitoring is deceptive or a dereliction…

Insights February 2
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Alarm.com Sues Vivint for Alleged Patent Infringement

The lawsuit asks for a jury trial, an order requiring Vivint to pay an ongoing royalty to Alarm.com…

News January 12
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Guilty Verdict Upheld Against Texas Alarm Salesman

Harris County Court of Appeals affirms conviction for deceptive business practices by security salesman. Sentenced to 1-year in…

News January 12
ADT Legal Issues Vivint
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European Development Company Sues ADT, Vivint Over Antenna Patent Infringement

Fractus claims instead of obtaining a license for use of the patents, ADT and Vivint have ignored correspondence…

News October 26
Honeywell Lawsuits Legal Issues NFPA Resideo
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Resideo/Honeywell Face Class Action Lawsuit Over Single Data-Bus ‘Defect’ in Control Units

The lawsuit alleges Resideo/Honeywell knew about defects in its burglar and fire alarm system control units but continued…

News September 19
General Electric Interlogix Legal Issues NFPA 72 UTC
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GE, Carrier Hit With Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Fire Control System Defect

The lawsuit seeks more than $5 million in response to a 'defect' that renders the fire control units…

News September 6
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