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Florida sues TP-Link for ‘lying about the safety of its routers’

Florida, Iowa, Montana and Nebraska sue TP-Link, alleging that it misrepresented router security and failed to properly disclose ties to China. TP-Link rejects the allegations, which also concern its reliance on Chinese suppliers.

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Why it matters

The case puts router security marketing and disclosure of supply-chain ties under legal scrutiny. Its outcome could affect TP-Link and how states pursue claims against technology vendors.

Coverage 2 publishers

  1. Techmeme

    The AGs of Florida, Iowa, Montana, and Nebraska sue TP-Link, alleging it deceptively marketed its routers' security and didn't properly disclose ties to China (Connor Jones/The Register)

  2. Tom's Hardware

    Florida sues TP-Link for ‘lying about the safety of its routers’

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