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Subscriptions to The Athletic
Case Name (Date)
Leak et al. v. The Athletic Media Co.
22-cv-84, N.D. Cal.
(Jan. 2022)
Product/Service
Monthly and yearly subscriptions to The Athletic (a sports website and app)
Allegations
Failing to adequately disclose how to cancel subscriptions that automatically renew
Failing to provide adequate notice before yearly subscriptions automatically renew
Status
Pending
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