Adobe Settles DOJ Lawsuit over Deceptive Subscription Practices
Software maker will pay a $75 million fine and provide “affected consumers” with free services.
Moody et al. v. Hot Topic, Inc.
23-cv-447, C.D. Cal.
(March 2023)
Zuccaro et al. v. Hot Topic, Inc.
23-cv-1242, D. Ore.
(Aug. 2023)
Merchandise at Hot Topic
Misleadingly advertising discounts off of fake regular prices and as available for a limited time
Settled
(Final approval granted)
https://hottopicclassaction.com/
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
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