SmartyPlus Subscriptions

Foster et al. v. Smarty, LLC
24-cv-113, S.D. Cal.
(Nov. 2023)

SmartyPlus subscriptions

Falsely representing that trial subscriptions are “free”

Falsely representing that subscribers may cancel subscriptions at any time and making it difficult to cancel

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.

Using disability-related words as insults is a thing of the past.

Before paying a company for something, know all your options.