The Attorney General alleges the distributor concealed manufacturers and security risks associated with surveillance cameras sold to Iowa consumers.
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has sued ADI Global Distribution Inc., alleging the distributor misled Iowa buyers about surveillance camera manufacturers and security risks. Her office announced the action under the Iowa Consumer Fraud Act.
The petition names Hikvision and Dahua, two Chinese companies whose equipment ADI allegedly marketed without adequate disclosures. It cites several designations involving both companies. The U.S. Department of Defense has designated both as “Chinese military companies;” the Department of Commerce placed both companies on its Entity List. The Federal Communications Commission also placed specific telecommunications and surveillance equipment from both companies on its “Covered List.”…