
HelloFresh settles $7.5M lawsuit over deceptive subscription practices
HelloFresh has agreed to pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit with Santa Clara County over allegations of misleading automatic renewal subscriptions and false advertising, which affected California consumers between 2019 and 2025. The settlement includes civil penalties, investigative costs, and restitution, although HelloFresh denies wrongdoing. The case highlights ongoing issues with automatic renewal practices and consumer rights in the U.S.