Adobe Settles DOJ Lawsuit over Deceptive Subscription Practices
Software maker will pay a $75 million fine and provide “affected consumers” with free services.
Beer et al. v. Fandango Media, LLC
25-cv-3375, C.D. Cal.
(April 2025)
Beer et al. v. Fandango Media, LLC
25-cv-5857, S.D.N.Y.
(July 2025)
Fandango FanClub Memberships
Misleadingly representing that memberships include “$10 toward a movie ticket each month – any movie, any showtime, any format” without adequately that the credits expired after 30 days
Beer case (No. 25-cv-3375): Voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.
Beer case (No. 25-cv-5857): 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.
Advertised “best deal ever” comes with some caveats.
Cecilia D’Anastasio, Bloomberg
Before paying a company for something, know all your options.