eHarmony settles California lawsuit with $1.28 million
Online dating website eHarmony has settled a consumer protection lawsuit for misleading customers, and has paid out $1.28 million to four counties and one city in California.
The lawsuit was brought by the district attorneys of four Northern California counties — Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Shasta, Napa — as well as the city of Santa Monica.
The complaint against eHarmony, filed in Santa Cruz County Superior Court, alleged the company failed to explain its subscription-fee policy, which led to unexpected charges for consumers. The complaint also alleged eHarmony did not provide a contract explaining the service, nor did it explain the cancellation procedure.
As part of the settlement, eHarmony has also agreed to pay up to an additional $1 million in restitution to any present or former California users who are or were enrolled in automatic billing for subscription payments between certain dates. Eligible users will be notified.
Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/eHarmony-settles-lawsuit-1-28-million-california-12485015.php
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