Adobe Settles DOJ Lawsuit over Deceptive Subscription Practices
Software maker will pay a $75 million fine and provide “affected consumers” with free services.
Feng et al. v. Coursera, Inc.
23-cv-449, N.D. Cal.
(Jan. 2023)
Coursera
Misleadingly representing that services are free when consumers are charged recurring fees
Failing to adequately disclose the terms of subscriptions
Voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.
Software maker will pay a $75 million fine and provide “affected consumers” with free services.
Order puts platforms like Amazon and Walmart on notice.
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