Adobe Settles DOJ Lawsuit over Deceptive Subscription Practices
Software maker will pay a $75 million fine and provide “affected consumers” with free services.
Michael et al. v. Nutrishus Brands, Inc.
22-cv-8746, C.D. Cal.
(Dec. 2022)
RxSugar organic liquid sugar, organic maple syrup, and organic chocolate syrup
Falsely advertising products as “0 Calories” and “0 Net Carbs” when they do not meet the FDA’s requirements to bear such claims
Falsely advertising products as “0 Glycemic” when the composition of them does not result in a zero glycemic index
Falsely marketing products as “safe for diabetes” when they likely cause increases in blood sugar levels and there’s no evidence they prevent spikes in blood sugar
Pending
Software maker will pay a $75 million fine and provide “affected consumers” with free services.
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