ADI · News · 20261013N

Litigation and Legal Risk

ANALOG DEVICES INC · 2026-10-13 · Importance 34 · Surprise 42 · In source text

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird sued ADI Global Distribution Inc. over alleged misrepresentations concerning surveillance cameras manufactured by Hikvision and Dahua. The complaint alleges ADI failed to disclose that the Chinese manufacturers were designated by U.S. departments as Chinese military companies and placed on restricted lists, and that the equipment posed private-data risks. The state is seeking an injunction, consumer reimbursement, disgorgement, and civil penalties.

Key facts

• The Attorney General is seeking injunctions, consumer reimbursement, disgorgement, and civil penalties from ADI Global Distribution Inc. source
• Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird sued ADI Global Distribution Inc., alleging the company misled consumers about the manufacturers and security risks of surveillance cameras, specifically mentioning Hikvision and Dahua. source
• The lawsuit alleges ADI failed to disclose that Hikvision and Dahua equipment was designated by U.S. departments as "Chinese military companies" and placed on restricted lists, and that the cameras posed risks to private data. source

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