The story in brief
Attorney General James Uthmeier has sued router manufacturer TP-Link in Polk County, alleging it misled Florida buyers about security protections and its connections to China, Florida Politics reports. The lawsuit challenges claims about router and HomeShield protection, manufacturing arrangements and corporate separation from China. Uthmeier also alleges hackers linked to the Chinese state exploited the devices. He is seeking an injunction, consumer restitution and penalties; the excerpt provides no company response.