Adobe Settles DOJ Lawsuit over Deceptive Subscription Practices
Software maker will pay a $75 million fine and provide “affected consumers” with free services.
Mangone et al. v. Fitness Equipment Services, LLC d/b/a Sole Fitness
24-cv-465, D. Ore.
(March 2024)
Sole treadmills
Falsely advertising discounts by comparing discounted prices to artificially inflated regular prices and as available for a limited time
Voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. as to the named plaintiff’s claims
Software maker will pay a $75 million fine and provide “affected consumers” with free services.
Order puts platforms like Amazon and Walmart on notice.
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Cecilia D’Anastasio, Bloomberg
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