The Shade Store Sued Over Defect in Motorized Window Shades

The Shade Store was accused in a new proposed class action Thursday of selling motorized window shades with defective motors that frequently failed.

California resident Louis Eisenberg filed a proposed class action in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, alleging the nationwide window treatment retailer sold shades with what’s now a “legacy motor” that contained an inherent defect.

As a result, the motors failed at high rates, disabling the motorization feature, according to the complaint.

The lawsuit alleges breach of implied warranty and unjust enrichment under New York and California law, as well as violations ...