Goodkind Labaton Rudoff & Sucharow LLP Announces Update
to Class Action Lawsuit Against Sears, Roebuck and Co. Across the
country in Sears stores it has been observed that Craftsman "Made in
USA" claims have been blacked out. Lawyers for tool buyers, Goodkind
Labaton Rudoff & Sucharow LLP, as part of their investigation, have
observed that Sears has changed its website and blacked out "Made in
USA" claims on tools across the country.
Before a complaint was filed, Sears used to project an image that Craftsman tools were "Made in USA". In response to the tool buyers' lawsuit, Sears has altered the website. Yet, Sears continues to misrepresent Craftsman tools to be "Made in USA" as reflected on store posters and from review of its website, according to the Plaintiffs' allegation.
Barbara J. Hart, partner at Goodkind Labaton Rudoff & Sucharow and attorney for the tool buyers, says "it is our view that Sears' efforts to black out its "Made in USA" claims and alter its website are clear admissions that the "Made in USA" claims were false when made."
The original claims include allegations that print ads, signs, labels, and the website, which all promote Craftsman as "Made in the USA", led consumers to purchase the tools out of a sense of patriotism. Consumers were also led to believe that Craftsman is of high quality because it is "Made in the USA." Pictures attached to the complaint clearly show metal parts from Austria, Denmark, China, India and Mexico on Craftsman tools boldly labeled as "Made in USA."
Plaintiffs are represented by the law firm of Goodkind Labaton Rudoff & Sucharow LLP of New York, New York and Hollywood, Florida. Founded over 40 years ago, Goodkind Labaton is a pioneer in successfully litigating and obtaining large recoveries on behalf of businesses and consumers in major class actions around the country. With over 50 attorneys, the Firm represents consumers, businesses, and union health and welfare funds which have been the victims of anti-competitive, unfair or deceptive business practices.
Before a complaint was filed, Sears used to project an image that Craftsman tools were "Made in USA". In response to the tool buyers' lawsuit, Sears has altered the website. Yet, Sears continues to misrepresent Craftsman tools to be "Made in USA" as reflected on store posters and from review of its website, according to the Plaintiffs' allegation.
Barbara J. Hart, partner at Goodkind Labaton Rudoff & Sucharow and attorney for the tool buyers, says "it is our view that Sears' efforts to black out its "Made in USA" claims and alter its website are clear admissions that the "Made in USA" claims were false when made."
The original claims include allegations that print ads, signs, labels, and the website, which all promote Craftsman as "Made in the USA", led consumers to purchase the tools out of a sense of patriotism. Consumers were also led to believe that Craftsman is of high quality because it is "Made in the USA." Pictures attached to the complaint clearly show metal parts from Austria, Denmark, China, India and Mexico on Craftsman tools boldly labeled as "Made in USA."
Plaintiffs are represented by the law firm of Goodkind Labaton Rudoff & Sucharow LLP of New York, New York and Hollywood, Florida. Founded over 40 years ago, Goodkind Labaton is a pioneer in successfully litigating and obtaining large recoveries on behalf of businesses and consumers in major class actions around the country. With over 50 attorneys, the Firm represents consumers, businesses, and union health and welfare funds which have been the victims of anti-competitive, unfair or deceptive business practices.
© 2005 Business Wire
