CATrends: Fake Discounts on Fitness Products
When the sale price is the regular price.
Moyer et al. v. Chegg, Inc.
22-cv-9123, N.D. Cal.
(Dec. 2022)
Chegg’s eTextbooks and Study Pack
Failing to adequately disclose that consumers who purchase eTextbooks will be enrolled in a subscription that automatically renews
Failing to adequately disclose the terms and cancellation policy of Chegg’s Study Pack subscriptions
Pending
When the sale price is the regular price.
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