Plaintiffs in the Samsung plasma TV class action claimed that the electronics company manufactured defective televisions that showed a "line" defect. This defect reportedly resulted in lines on the TV display. Samsung allegedly failed to provide extra parts for the TVs that were available for consumers to purchase. This reportedly violated California law and forced consumers to purchase new, expensive TVs rather than buy reasonably priced parts to repair the issue. The company attempted to dodge the Samsung plasma TV class action, but had their request denied.