Adobe Settles DOJ Lawsuit over Deceptive Subscription Practices
Software maker will pay a $75 million fine and provide “affected consumers” with free services.
Barnes et al. v. M&D Capital Premier Billing, LLC
24-cv-2543, E.D.N.Y.
(April 2024)
M&D Capital Premier Billing
Misrepresenting that it safeguards patients’ personal information when it failed to do so and there was a data breach in 2023
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.
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