Adobe Settles DOJ Lawsuit over Deceptive Subscription Practices
Software maker will pay a $75 million fine and provide “affected consumers” with free services.
Flick et al. v. M.I. Industries, Inc. d/b/a Instinct Pet Foods
26-cv-1470, S.D. Cal.
(March 2026)
Instinct Pet Foods Original Real Recipe, Raw Meals, and Raw Boost Mixers dog foods
Falsely marketing products as containing no artificial preservatives when they contain the artificial preservative ingredients citric acid and tocopherols
Pending
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.