Introduction
A proposed class action titled Renee Robinson et al. v. HP, Inc. alleges that HP deployed firmware or software updates that disabled printers if they detected non-HP cartridges, effectively locking customers into only using HP ink. Plaintiffs contend this practice amounts to unfair competition, breach of warranty, and deceptive trade practices. A federal judge recently dismissed the complaint for failure to plausibly allege that the blocking was a contractual condition of purchase—but allowed the plaintiffs to amend and refile.
Court & Jurisdiction
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Case No. 1:24-cv-00164 (Robinson et al.).
Plaintiff / Class Counsel
Plaintiffs are represented by Peggy Wedgworth and S. Jarret Raab of Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips (among others).
