A man named Vanvalkenburgh is suing Intel for allegedly hiding defects in their CPUs. According to his complaint, if Intel had disclosed the defects, customers would not have bought the products or would have paid less for them. Vanvalkenburgh claims that Intel continued to promote their processors as top-of-the-line even though they had high return rates.
Tom’s Hardware reported that Intel’s 13th Generation Raptor Lake processors had a return rate four times higher than the previous generation, and the 14th Generation Raptor Lake Refresh chips had return rates three times higher than the 12th Generation Alder Lake processors. Despite this, Intel allegedly did not inform the public about these issues in order to protect their brand and increase sales.
Vanvalkenburgh believes that Intel’s actions were deceptive and aimed at making more money. He stated that customers are willing to pay more for a reliable processor that does not crash frequently. By not disclosing the defects, Intel allegedly misled customers and caused them financial harm.
In his complaint, Vanvalkenburgh mentioned that a patch provided by Intel to fix the issues did not work. He is now seeking justice through a jury trial and hopes that Intel will be held accountable for their actions. If the class action lawsuit is approved, Intel could be required to pay significant damages, including punitive damages to deter similar behavior in the future.
Vanvalkenburgh’s allegations suggest that Intel’s actions were deliberate and aimed at defrauding customers. He is requesting maximum statutory damages, punitive damages, and disgorgement for unjust enrichment. The outcome of the lawsuit could have far-reaching implications for Intel and how they conduct their business in the future.
