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Nebraska Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against Temu, Alleging Consumer Protection Violations
- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers initiated legal action against Chinese e-commerce firm Temu and its related entities this week, accusing them of violating consumer protection laws.
- The lawsuit alleges Temu deceptively markets products, installs malware to collect user data, infringes Nebraska brands, and must provide collected data to the Chinese government.
- Hilgers accuses Temu of misleading marketing, lacking a reliable return policy, unauthorized use of Nebraska brand identities, engaging in illegal activities, and taking advantage of consumers and creators in Nebraska.
- Hilgers stated the suit seeks to stop Temu's bad business practices, issue penalties, and secure refunds for harmed Nebraskans, while Temu categorically denies the allegations and vows to defend itself.
- The lawsuit underscores Nebraska officials’ broader efforts, including Gov. Jim Pillen’s executive orders banning Chinese Communist Party-affiliated apps on state devices, reflecting concerns over foreign adversaries.
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Lincoln Journal StarNebraska attorney general sues Temu; alleges bad business and data theft
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers sued the online shopping giant Temu, accusing the company of improperly mining user data, falsely advertising products and violating consumer protection laws.
Nebraska AG targets Temu, accuses company of unlawful data collection, deceptive practices
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Nebraska took aim at the e-commerce company Temu in a lawsuit filed Wednesday in Lancaster County District Court. Attorney General Mike Hilgers accused the Chinese company of unlawfully collecting consumers’ data. The lawsuit alleges that once you download the Temu app, it installs malware that can access virtually everything on your phone. Hilgers said Temu is...
Nebraska Sues Temu, Alleging Spyware And Deceptive Practices
The State of Nebraska has filed a lawsuit against PDD Holdings Inc., formerly Pinduoduo Inc., and its subsidiary Whaleco Inc., operating as the popular online shopping platform Temu. The complaint, filed by Nebraska Attorney General Michael T. Hilgers in the District Court of Lancaster County, alleges widespread violations of the state’s Consumer Protection Act and […] Nebraska Sues Temu, Alleging Spyware And Deceptive Practices
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