Adobe Settles DOJ Lawsuit over Deceptive Subscription Practices
Software maker will pay a $75 million fine and provide “affected consumers” with free services.
Story et al. v. Heartland Payment Systems, LLC
19-cv-724, M.D. Fla.
(March 2021)
MySchoolBucks Program
Falsely representing that the “Program Fee” is charged by schools for participating in the program when it is actually a credit and debit card surcharge charged by Heartland
Settled
(Final approval granted)
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.