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This seems like the only part of the suits that might have traction. All the other bits seem easy to dismiss. That's not a statement on whether others share responsibility, only on what seems legally actionable in the US.
Here's an install video of what I assume was the product in question based on the named LLC. https://youtu.be/EjJdMfuH9q4
Shy of completely destroying the the lock and catch system by drilling the mechanism I don't see an effective way of removing it.
I don't think it'd meet the court's standards for easily removable given it'd require power tools and would permanently alter the device in an unfamiliar reversible way.
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