Adobe Settles DOJ Lawsuit over Deceptive Subscription Practices
Software maker will pay a $75 million fine and provide “affected consumers” with free services.
Foster et al v. SmartyPants, Inc. d/b/a SmartyPants Healthy Minds, Inc.
21-cv-6430, S.D.N.Y.
(July 2021)
SmartyPants Multivitamins
Misleadingly marketing products as “Complete” multivitamins that provide “Essential” nutrition when they do not contain several essential nutrients
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.