Adobe Settles DOJ Lawsuit over Deceptive Subscription Practices
Software maker will pay a $75 million fine and provide “affected consumers” with free services.
In April 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Draper James, LLC and actress Reese Witherspoon for allegedly misleadingly advertising that teachers who provided their contact information would receive a free dress while supplies lasted during the COVID-19 pandemic without disclosing that the giveaway was a “lottery” and only 250 teachers would receive free dresses. (Galvez et al v. Draper James, LLC and Reese Witherspoon, Case No. 20STCV15386, California State Court – Los Angeles)
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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