Adobe Settles DOJ Lawsuit over Deceptive Subscription Practices
Software maker will pay a $75 million fine and provide “affected consumers” with free services.
Mishikyan et al. v. OMI Industries, Inc.
25-cv-1183, C.D. Cal.
(Feb. 2025)
Various Fresh Wave cleaning products, including air spray, laundry booster, fabric spray, vacuum beads, litter box gel, and dog shampoo
Falsely marketing products as “plant-based”
Voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot 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.