Lawyers in class-action Redbox suit launch site
By Susanne Ault -- Video Business,11/18/2009
NOV. 18 | PHYSICAL: Lawyers behind the late-fee class-action lawsuit against Redbox have launched a Web site to locate additional plaintiffs and offer education about the case.
At the site www.RedboxLateFees.com, people can figure out if they are eligible to join the suit. There also will be regularly posted updates about the case and other related news items relating to Redbox.
The lawsuit alleges that Redbox unfairly dings customers $1 for every day past the paid one-night rental that the DVD is not returned to machines. It notes that Redbox touts a ‘No Late Fees’ policy.
In particular, the suit cries foul that the $25 charged for titles kept more than 24 days is more than triple Redbox’s used-DVD sales price and amounts to unfair business practices.
At the time of the suit’s filing, Redbox said that it didn’t comment on pending litigation.
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| Submitted by: | dj (lastrung@yahoo.com) 11/19/2009 9:51:27 AM PT |
| Location: | me |
| Occupation: | indie store owner: "Don't read it, just sign it Video" |
Well, let's face it. Redbox's favorite customers are ones who are bad at
math. They think they're great deal for a dollar...until they are 1 min LATE
with the movie or they lose it. Not such a great deal then.
There is a reason the redboxes are placed right next to the coin machine
and automatic lottery ticket machine!
| Submitted by: | Thomas Smyth 11/19/2009 8:51:25 AM PT |
| Location: | Hollywood, CA |
| Occupation: | Filmmaker |
I wouldn't be suprised to see that Mr. Engen and the Video Buyers Group weren't behind this lawsuit in some capacity...
| Submitted by: | Miss Kins 11/19/2009 8:45:18 AM PT |
| Occupation: | category manager |
People - it's lost revenue. You accepted their terms and conditions when you rented the movie. If you didn't read it, it's your fault.
| Submitted by: | CN (ahzzz@discuss.com) 11/18/2009 10:53:22 PM PT |
| Location: | Chicago, IL |
| Occupation: | Analyst |
$25 is charged only if you don't return your movie...
| Submitted by: | Bobby Clelmmons 11/18/2009 8:55:07 PM PT |
| Location: | Knoxville,Tn |
| Occupation: | Consultant |
doesn't those fine lawyers something better to chase than late fees at Redbox..........guess business is bad all over.
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