What legal cases have been won against deceptive patterns?

HALL OF SHAME

Here’s a summarized list of companies, their fines, and the related crimes:

• TikTok Technology Limited

  • Fine: €345 million
  • Crime: Nudging children towards privacy-intrusive settings
  • Authority: Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt)

• Amazon.com, Inc.

  • Fine: Pending
  • Crime: Dark patterns in Amazon Prime subscription
  • Authority: Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC)

• AdoreMe Inc.

  • Fine: $2.35 million settlement
  • Crime: Hidden subscriptions and misrepresenting discounts
  • Authority: State of Vermont Superior Court Washington Unit

• The New York Times Company

  • Fine: Motion to Dismiss Denied
  • Crime: Failing to disclose automatic subscription renewal terms
  • Authority: United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (Manhattan County)

• HomeAdvisor, Inc.

  • Fine: $7.2 million
  • Crime: Misleading users about subscription costs and services
  • Authority: Federal Trade Commission

• Nintendo of America

  • Fine: Pending
  • Crime: Compelling in-game purchases and employing fake offers
  • Authority: United States District Court Northern District of California

• Epic Games, Inc

  • Fine: $245 million
  • Crime: Deceptive techniques for purchases and unauthorized charges
  • Authority: Federal Trade Commission

• Ediscom SpA

  • Fine: €300,000
  • Crime: Misleading interfaces and unclear consent procedures
  • Authority: Italian DPA (GPDP)

• Credit Karma

  • Fine: $3 million
  • Crime: False “pre-approved” credit card claims
  • Authority: Federal Trade Commission

• Grubhub

  • Fine: $3.5 million
  • Crime: “Free” orders via subscription and hidden fees
  • Authority: Superior Court of the District of Columbia Civil Division

…and many more.