Adobe Settles DOJ Lawsuit over Deceptive Subscription Practices
Software maker will pay a $75 million fine and provide “affected consumers” with free services.
Hunt et al. v. Greenbrier Int’l, Inc.
22-cv-4742, N.D. Ill.
(Sept. 2022)
Assured Maximum Strength Pain Relief Gel Patch
Falsely marketing that patches stay on for 8 hours when they don’t
Misleadingly marketing patches as “Maximum Strength” when they fail to adhere to skin for the represented amount of time and users do not experience the promised relief
Misleadingly marketing that products provide “Numbing Relief” when patches cannot provide such relief
Pending
Software maker will pay a $75 million fine and provide “affected consumers” with free services.
Order puts platforms like Amazon and Walmart on notice.
Advertised “best deal ever” comes with some caveats.
Cecilia D’Anastasio, Bloomberg
Before paying a company for something, know all your options.