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Klarna’s Buy Now, Pay Later Service
Case Name (Date)
Hale et al. v. Klarna, Inc.
22-cv-598, S.D. Cal.
(April 2022)
Product/Service
Klarna’s buy now, pay later service
Allegations
Misleadingly representing that Klarna is a service that allows consumers to pay for purchases at a later date with no interest, fees or hassle without adequately warning consumers of the risk that banks processing payments will charge them overdraft fees
Status
Pending
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