Adobe Settles DOJ Lawsuit over Deceptive Subscription Practices
Software maker will pay a $75 million fine and provide “affected consumers” with free services.
Carter et al. v. Performance Golf Products, LLC and Black Fish Media, LLC
26-cv-1784, N.D. Cal.
(March 2026)
Performance Golf’s “Scratch Club” subscriptions
Failing to properly disclose that purchases automatically enroll consumers into subscriptions
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.