ACCC sues Samsung for 'misleading' water-resistant claims on Galaxy phones

Australia's consumer watchdog alleges electronics giant deceived customers with claims made in more than 300 ads

The consumer watchdog is taking Samsung to court, accusing the technology company of misleading consumers by telling them that many of the four million Galaxy phones sold in Australia were water resistant, while knowing they were not.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has instituted federal court proceedings against Samsung, alleging the electronics giant misled and deceived customers with its claims about various Galaxy phones across more than 300 advertisements since February 2016.