Adobe Settles DOJ Lawsuit over Deceptive Subscription Practices
Software maker will pay a $75 million fine and provide “affected consumers” with free services.
In March 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Sheer Strength Labs for allegedly misleadingly and unlawfully advertising Sheer Pre-Workout Workout Enhancer Powder Cotton Candy as a dietary supplement when, according to plaintiffs, the supplement contains ingredients that are dangerous and not approved by the FDA. (Boyer et al v. Sheer Strength Labs, LLC, Case No. 20-cv-528, S.D. Cal.)
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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
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