Adobe Settles DOJ Lawsuit over Deceptive Subscription Practices
Software maker will pay a $75 million fine and provide “affected consumers” with free services.
Cohen et al. v. Nutricost
23-cv-6387, E.D.N.Y.
(Aug. 2023)
Kurtz et al. v. Nutricost
24-cv-1020, N.D. Ohio
(June 2024)
Nutricost Magnesium Glycinate
Falsely marketing that two capsules of the supplement contain 420 mg of magnesium glycinate
Cohen case: Settled
(Preliminarily approved)
Kurtz case: Joined Cohen case and voluntarily dismissed
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.