Explore 19 consumer protection law court cases in California. AI-powered summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
Consumer Protection Law Opinions in California (19)
Arbitration clause in rent-to-own agreement deemed unconscionable
California Court of Appeal · 2026-02-19 · Defendant Win · Impact: 65/100
In re Lynex, decided by California Court of Appeal on February 19, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, affirmed the trial court's denia...
RV Buyer Fails to Prove Substantial Impairment Under Song-Beverly Act
California Court of Appeal · 2026-02-13 · Defendant Win · Impact: 20/100
Diaz v. Thor Motor Coach, Inc., decided by California Court of Appeal on February 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Diaz, sued Thor Motor Coach, Inc. after purchasing a def...
California Court Affirms Dismissal of Most Claims Against Kia Over Infotainment System
California Court of Appeal · 2026-02-03 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100
Higginson v. Kia Motors America, decided by California Court of Appeal on February 3, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Higginson, sued Kia Motors America alleging that their v...
Hyundai's 'Smart Trunk' Feature Does Not Violate California Privacy Law
California Court of Appeal · 2026-01-16 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100
Towns v. Hyundai Motor America, decided by California Court of Appeal on January 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Towns, sued Hyundai Motor America alleging that their veh...
California court dismisses climate tort claims against oil companies
California Court of Appeal · 2026-01-05 · Defendant Win · Impact: 75/100
In re Fuel Industry Climate Cases, decided by California Court of Appeal on January 5, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns the "climate tort" claims brought by various Califo...
Arbitration clause in rent-to-own home agreement deemed unconscionable
California Court of Appeal · 2025-12-08 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 65/100
In re Mattison, decided by California Court of Appeal on December 8, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The California Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, affirmed the trial court's den...
Adir International LLC's "all-natural" claims found deceptive under UCL
California Court of Appeal · 2025-09-09 · Defendant Win · Impact: 45/100
People v. Adir Internat., LLC, decided by California Court of Appeal on September 9, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's decision, finding that Ad...
Arbitration clause in settlement agreement found unconscionable
California Court of Appeal · 2025-09-05 · Defendant Win · Impact: 45/100
In re Grinder, decided by California Court of Appeal on September 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, affirmed the trial court's den...
Court Affirms Dismissal of Pipe Defect Claims Under UCL and FAL
California Court of Appeal · 2025-08-25 · Defendant Win · Impact: 20/100
Bjoin v. J-M Manufacturing Co., decided by California Court of Appeal on August 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Bjoin, sued J-M Manufacturing Co. for alleged violations o...
Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Boot Manufacturer in Waterproof Claim Case
California Court of Appeal · 2025-08-14 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100
Gamo v. Merrell, decided by California Court of Appeal on August 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Gamo, sued the defendant, Merrell, alleging that Merrell's product, a "wa...
Court Rules Charter Communications Not Preempted by Federal Law on Internet Speeds
California Court of Appeal · 2025-08-04 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 40/100
Hirdman v. Charter Communications, LLC, decided by California Court of Appeal on August 4, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The plaintiff, Hirdman, sued Charter Communications for alleged vi...
Court Affirms Dismissal of RV Buyer's Claims Against Manufacturer
California Court of Appeal · 2025-07-30 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100
Kim v. Airstream, decided by California Court of Appeal on July 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Kim, sued Airstream for breach of contract and fraud after purchasing a de...
Arbitration agreement not wholly unconscionable, court finds
California Supreme Court · 2025-07-21 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 60/100
EpicentRx v. Super. Ct., decided by California Supreme Court on July 21, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The plaintiff, EpicentRx, sought a writ of mandate to compel the superior court to v...
CCFPL Applies Retroactively; Writ of Mandate Denied
California Court of Appeal · 2025-07-10 · Defendant Win · Impact: 75/100
CFP BDA, LLC v. Super. Ct., decided by California Court of Appeal on July 10, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The petitioner, CFP BDA, LLC, sought a writ of mandate to compel the Superior C...
Walmart's 'rollback' pricing not false advertising, court rules
California Court of Appeal · 2025-06-30 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100
Consumer Advocacy Group, Inc. v. Walmart, Inc., decided by California Court of Appeal on June 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Consumer Advocacy Group (CAG) sued Walmart, alleging th...
Unconscionable Arbitration Agreement Denied Writ of Mandate
California Court of Appeal · 2025-05-19 · Defendant Win · Impact: 65/100
McDaniel v. Super. Ct., decided by California Court of Appeal on May 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The petitioner, a former employee, sought a writ of mandate to compel the trial cour...
California Court Affirms Dismissal of Ford Infotainment System Defect Claims
California Court of Appeal · 2025-03-25 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
Ballesteros v. Ford Motor Co., decided by California Court of Appeal on March 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Ballesteros, sued Ford Motor Company alleging that their veh...
CCPA Does Not Apply Retroactively to Facebook's Data Scraping
California Court of Appeal · 2025-03-12 · Defendant Win · Impact: 40/100
Six4Three v. Facebook, decided by California Court of Appeal on March 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns whether Facebook's "data scraping" practices, which allowed thir...
Court Enforces Settlement Agreement Based on Conduct
California Court of Appeal · 2025-02-13 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 25/100
Chai v. Velocity Investments, LLC, decided by California Court of Appeal on February 13, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The core dispute centered on whether Velocity Investments, LLC (Velo...