Houtchens et al v. Google LLC

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Case Number:

5:22-cv-02638

Court:

California Northern

Nature of Suit:

Other Fraud

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action

Judge:

Beth Labson Freeman

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    Google Wins Bid To Arbitrate Claims Fitbit Burns Skin

    Customers who alleged Google-owned Fitbit smartwatches burned their skin must arbitrate their claims after a California federal judge on Friday rejected their argument that they didn't remember checking a box agreeing to the terms of service that contained an arbitration provision, finding the provision to be reasonably conspicuous.

  2. May 02, 2022

    Consumers Say Fitbit Burns Skin, Which Google Won't Admit

    Consumers took their claims that Google's Fitbit smartwatches burned their skin to California federal court, saying that in response to reports of injury, the company instead blamed the customers' hygiene instead of acknowledging the defect.