Adobe Settles DOJ Lawsuit over Deceptive Subscription Practices
Software maker will pay a $75 million fine and provide “affected consumers” with free services.
October 2017: A California appellate court reversed the trial court decision finding that plaintiffs did present enough evidence to support their claims, and directed the trial court to enter a judgment in favor of plaintiffs. (Rosendez et al v. Green Pharmaceuticals, Case No. D071073, California Court of Appeals – Fourth District)
2014: After plaintiffs presented evidence at trial, the judge assigned to the case concluded that plaintiffs did not present enough evidence to support their claims and entered a judgment in favor of Green Pharmaceuticals.
2011: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Green Pharmaceuticals for allegedly deceptively marketing SnoreStop as a pill that stops snoring when, according to plaintiffs, it has no impact on snoring. (Rosendez et al v. Green Pharmaceuticals, Case No. CIVDS1108022, California Superior Court – San Bernardino)
Software maker will pay a $75 million fine and provide “affected consumers” with free services.
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