# TCL Sues Samsung Over False Mini LED TV Advertising Claims

TCL filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles alleging Samsung falsely marketed M Model TVs as Mini LED.

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TCL alleges that Samsung falsely marketed its M Model televisions as featuring Mini LED technology, which is designed to improve picture quality. [^1]

TCL, a Chinese consumer electronics company, filed a lawsuit against Samsung in Los Angeles federal court on Monday. [^2]

Samsung issued a statement on Tuesday stating it intends to vigorously defend itself against the lawsuit and stands fully behind the quality and accuracy of its product descriptions. [^3]

TCL stated that it overtook Samsung in US Mini LED television sales between 2023 and 2025 because Samsung failed to develop Mini LED televisions at a competitive price. [^4]

TCL alleges that Samsung repackaged its basic standard LED television, the Crystal UHD, as its M Model Mini LED at prices undercutting TCL's genuine Mini LED sets. [^5]

TCL claims Samsung's conduct has misled consumers and diverted sales from TCL's genuine Mini LED televisions. [^6]

TCL alleges that Samsung's false advertising misled consumers who wanted higher picture quality into buying falsely labeled products, unfairly damaging TCL's sales, goodwill, and valuable technology. [^7]

TCL attorney R.C. Harlan stated that Samsung took a cheap, non-Mini LED model from a recycled product line and peddled it to the public as a supreme Mini LED model at an attractive price point. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. TCL alleges that Samsung falsely marketed its M Model televisions as featuring Mini LED technology, which is designed to improve picture quality. (The Manila Times, News)
2. TCL, a Chinese consumer electronics company, filed a lawsuit against Samsung in Los Angeles federal court on Monday. (The Manila Times, News)
3. Samsung issued a statement on Tuesday stating it intends to vigorously defend itself against the lawsuit and stands fully behind the quality and accuracy of its product descriptions. (The Manila Times, News)
4. TCL stated that it overtook Samsung in US Mini LED television sales between 2023 and 2025 because Samsung failed to develop Mini LED televisions at a competitive price. (The Manila Times, News)
5. TCL alleges that Samsung repackaged its basic standard LED television, the Crystal UHD, as its M Model Mini LED at prices undercutting TCL's genuine Mini LED sets. (The Independent, News)
6. TCL claims Samsung's conduct has misled consumers and diverted sales from TCL's genuine Mini LED televisions. (The Independent, News)
7. TCL alleges that Samsung's false advertising misled consumers who wanted higher picture quality into buying falsely labeled products, unfairly damaging TCL's sales, goodwill, and valuable technology. (Investing.com, News)
8. TCL attorney R.C. Harlan stated that Samsung took a cheap, non-Mini LED model from a recycled product line and peddled it to the public as a supreme Mini LED model at an attractive price point. (Investing.com, News)

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