Court Filings Raise Serious Questions About Dahua, Hikvision & Lorex Products
Consumer Alert — Please review the filings and speak with legal counsel
I am not a lawyer, and this is not legal advice. Always consult with your attorney.
Read the court filings first
Please take a few minutes and read these filings. Other states are now joining, and Texas AG action has also been reported.
What these lawsuits allege
The AG filings allege that companies selling products made by Dahua, Hikvision, and Lorex violated consumer protection and deceptive trade laws through omission of material facts.
If proven, these claims may support restitution for buyers who state they would not have purchased these products had the risks been disclosed.
Bottom line: If you purchased these products without full disclosure of alleged security risks, FCC history, or true manufacturer origin, you may have consumer rights worth pursuing with counsel.
Why this matters
- Many buyers never heard of Dahua or Hikvision, yet these products were widely distributed under many brand names.
- Over 200 brands have been discussed publicly as potentially obscuring original manufacturer identity.
- Court filings and public reporting describe serious concerns about backdoors, network intrusion, and privacy compromise.
- If true, these issues can impact businesses and homes alike.
What you should do now
- Verify your manufacturer. Confirm whether your equipment is Lorex, Dahua, Hikvision, or OEM/white-label equivalents.
- Request a refund in writing. Politely explain you were not informed of material facts and would not have agreed to purchase if informed.
- If denied, file an AG complaint. Most AG offices provide online submission and document upload.
- Attach the court filings. Include supporting documents as part of your complaint package.
Security action while replacing equipment
If your products are confirmed as Lorex, Dahua, or Hikvision-made, consider disconnecting them from your network until replacement is complete.
This is a precautionary recommendation based on allegations and publicly reported risk claims in government filings.
Key public questions consumers should ask
- Did the seller disclose the alleged risks and manufacturer identity before purchase?
- Did the seller explain FCC approval status history and why it matters?
- Would you have purchased the same equipment if fully informed?
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Important: Every state has consumer protection laws, but legal outcomes depend on facts and jurisdiction.
Final reminder: This is not legal advice. Consult your attorney.
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