Australian consumer electronics retailer JB Hi-Fi is in hot water as they face a lawsuit over their extended warranties, which are alleged to offer the same rights that consumers already have for free.

The popular Australian retailer is now under scrutiny for potentially misleading customers with their warranty offerings.

The lawsuit claims that JB Hi-Fi’s extended warranties, which customers can purchase alongside their electronic purchases, do not provide any additional benefits beyond the statutory rights already granted under Australian consumer law. These statutory rights include guarantees of quality and serviceability for products, which are automatically provided to consumers at no extra cost.

The legal action against JB Hi-Fi is being closely watched, as it could set a precedent for how retailers market and sell extended warranties. If the court rules in favor of the plaintiffs, it may lead to changes in the way warranties are offered in the Australian consumer electronics market.