Automatic Renewal Law Class Actions in 2026
A continuously updated tracker of active lawsuits, settlements, and enforcement actions under California's ARL, ROSCA, and similar state laws — from streaming services and gym memberships to VIP programs and AI health supplements.
Millions of consumers get caught by hidden or confusing auto renewal practices every year. Auto renewal class actions aim to stop companies from quietly locking people into recurring charges without proper disclosure — streaming services, gym memberships, antivirus software, retail VIP programs, and more.
Click any active card below to open the full settlement page with eligibility, deadlines, and claim instructions. Expired and closed cases are shown at the bottom for reference.
$1.6M MUBI Subscription Auto-Renewal Settlement
$5M Google Play Store Subscription Settlement
Settlement Reached
$2.5B FTC Amazon Prime Subscription Settlement
Settlement Reached
$7.5M FTC v. Chegg Subscription Settlement
Gates v. Fenix Internet (OnlyFans)
Shinglot v. SoundCloud Global Ltd & Co. KG
Wohlfiel & Marquez v. Adobe, Inc.
Sasgen v. NordVPN S.A.
Investigating
Houzz Subscription Renewal Allegations
Investigating
NFL GamePass Auto Renewal Investigation
VASA Fitness Membership Renewals
George v. Costco Wholesale Corp.
Lekhadia v. Oura Health Oy (Oura Ring)
Hoke v. AG1 (Athletic Greens)
Match Group — Tinder, Match.com & OkCupid
Expired & Closed Auto Renewal Cases
The cases below are provided for reference only. Claim deadlines have passed, final approval has occurred, or payouts have already been distributed. You can no longer file a new claim in these matters.
Claims Closed
$22.5M King v. Bumble Trading (Bumble Boost)
Claims Closed
Road Runner Sports VIP Rewards Settlement
Claims Closed
Viveros v. Audible, Inc.
Claims Closed
$7.5M HelloFresh Automatic Renewal Settlement
Claims Closed
$1.5M SeaWorld San Diego Annual Pass Settlement
Claims Closed
$2.5M Nelson v. System1 (Total Security)
Claims Closed
Peacock TV Auto Renewal Settlement
Claims Closed
UFC Fight Pass Auto-Renewal Settlement
Claims Closed
FuboTV Renewal Allegations
Claims Closed
Daily Wire Subscription Renewal Case
Claims Closed
Patreon Subscription Renewal Settlement
Claims Closed
$62M Noom Subscription Settlement
Claims Closed
SquareTrade Protection Plan Renewal Case
Claims Closed
AppleCare Auto-Renewal Settlement
Claims Closed
AMC+ Streaming Renewal Case
Claims Closed
$625K Educative Automatic Renewal Settlement
Claims Closed
$4.8M JustFab, ShoeDazzle & FabKids VIP Settlement
What Are Auto Renewal Lawsuits?
Auto renewal lawsuits are legal cases filed when companies automatically charge consumers for subscription services without providing clear notice or obtaining proper consent. These cases typically fall under state Automatic Renewal Laws (ARL), such as California's ARL, or federal regulations like the Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act (ROSCA). The goal of these laws is to protect consumers from hidden subscription traps and recurring charges that were not clearly agreed to.
How Do Auto Renewal Laws Work?
Under ARL statutes, companies must disclose subscription terms in a clear and conspicuous way before enrollment. They must obtain a consumer's affirmative consent to the auto renewal and provide simple instructions for cancellation. For example, if a music streaming service raises its price or automatically renews your plan without highlighting those changes, that could be a violation of ARL. Similarly, if cancellation is hidden behind multiple menus or requires a phone call instead of an easy online button, it may run afoul of the law.
Why Are Auto Renewal Class Actions Important?
When companies fail to comply with auto renewal laws, class actions allow large groups of consumers to hold them accountable. These lawsuits often result in settlements where affected subscribers receive refunds, credits, or other benefits. Recent class actions have targeted industries ranging from streaming services and software subscriptions to gyms, retail memberships, and antivirus providers. By joining these cases, consumers may recover money lost to unauthorized or undisclosed charges while also pushing companies to improve transparency.
How to Find Current Auto Renewal Class Actions
If you think you were charged unfairly under an auto renewing subscription, it's worth checking current investigations and settlements. Active cases are regularly posted on consumer advocacy websites and official settlement administrator pages. Following ongoing ARL litigation can help you determine if you qualify to submit a claim and potentially receive compensation for recurring charges you never agreed to. Sign up to the official OCA newsletter to get more information.
How Do I Find Class Action Settlements?
Find all the latest class actions you can qualify for by getting notified of new lawsuits as soon as they are open to claims:What Qualifies as an Illegal Auto Renewal
Auto renewals can be unlawful when terms are not clear and conspicuous before signup, when a company fails to obtain affirmative consent, when renewal notices are missing or late for annual plans, or when cancellation is not easy to execute. Under California's Automatic Renewal Law and federal ROSCA, online sellers should show renewal price and cadence near the final consent button, collect a clear yes, send a post-purchase confirmation, and provide a simple web cancel path.
What Proof Helps Your Claim
Keep the original offer page or email, any checkout screenshots that show price and term, the post-purchase confirmation, renewal emails, and billing records. Save chat or email threads about cancel attempts. If the site forced a phone or in-person cancellation, note dates, call logs, or ticket IDs. For bank disputes, download itemized statements and any messages from your card issuer. These records can help verify missing disclosures, lack of consent, and unreasonable cancel friction.
How to Cancel an Auto Renewing Subscription Online
- Sign in and open your account or billing page. Look for Manage plan, Billing, or Subscription.
- Choose Cancel or Turn off auto renew. If the button is missing, try a direct link from past confirmations.
- Take screenshots of each step and the final success screen. Save any confirmation email.
- If a site requires chat or phone, log the time and reference number. Ask for written confirmation.
- Set a calendar reminder 24 to 48 hours before renewal windows in case the cancel does not stick.
State Auto Renewal Laws at a Glance
| State | Scope | Notable Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| California ARL | Consumer subscriptions | Clear pre-signup terms, affirmative consent, confirmation email, easy web cancel, renewal notice for annual terms |
| New York ARL | Consumer subscriptions | Clear disclosures, explicit consent, acknowledgment, simple cancel that mirrors signup method |
| Illinois ARL | Automatic contract renewals | Conspicuous terms, notice obligations on long terms, straightforward cancellation |
| D.C. ARL | Consumer subscriptions | Clear terms, consumer consent, reminders, simple cancel path |
| Colorado ARL | Consumer contracts | Disclosure of renewal terms, reminder notices before renewal, simple cancel option |
| Delaware ARL | Consumer service contracts | Notice required 30–60 days before renewal if term exceeds 12 months |
| Florida ARL | Service contracts >12 months | Clear disclosure of renewal and cancellation terms, written notice 30–60 days prior |
| Georgia ARL | Contracts >12 months | Notice 30–60 days before renewal if longer than one year; clear cancel terms |
| North Carolina ARL | Consumer contracts >12 months | Conspicuous auto renewal disclosure, reminder notice, easy cancel option |
| Connecticut ARL | Consumer subscriptions | Clear, conspicuous pre-signup terms; affirmative consent; written acknowledgment with cancel info; easy cancel (including online for online signups); renewal reminders for longer terms. |
| Maryland ARL | Consumer subscriptions | Clear terms; cost-effective, easy cancel; online cancel for online signups; renewal reminders for longer terms (recent 2023–2024 updates). |
| New Jersey ARL | Consumer contracts ≥12 months | Conspicuous auto-renewal disclosure; advance written notice 30–60 days before renewal; straightforward cancellation. |
| Tennessee ARL | Consumer contracts (general) | Conspicuous renewal terms; simple cancel procedure; advance notice 30–60 days before renewal for terms ≥12 months. |
| Washington ARL | Automatic subscription/continuous service | Clear disclosure near consent; affirmative consent; post-purchase acknowledgment; easy/online cancel; renewal reminders. |
| Wisconsin ARL | Automatic renewal offers & continuity plans | Clear, conspicuous terms; accessible cancel method; advance reminder before renewal (longer terms); record-keeping duties. |
| Arkansas ARL | Contracts with initial term ≥12 months | Clear disclosure; written notice 30–60 days before renewal; easy way to cancel to avoid renewal. |
| South Carolina ARL | Contracts with initial term ≥12 months | Conspicuous renewal clause; written notice 30–60 days prior to renewal; simple cancellation method. |
| Oregon ARL | Consumer contracts | Clear upfront renewal terms, reminder notice for renewals over 12 months |
| Vermont ARL | Consumer subscriptions | Requires affirmative consent, written acknowledgment, renewal reminders |
| Virginia ARL | Consumer contracts > 12 months | Advance notice required 30 to 60 days before renewal; clear cancellation method |
Note: Many other states have similar laws. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, product type, and renewal length. Always save your offer terms and billing notices.
Key Terms Glossary
Automatic Renewal Law (ARL): State law that regulates recurring subscription billing and disclosures.
Negative Option: A plan that charges unless the consumer takes action to cancel.
ROSCA: A federal law that prohibits charging for online negative option features without clear terms and express informed consent.
Conspicuous Disclosure: Placement and formatting that consumers can easily notice and understand near the final consent action.
Simple Cancellation: Cancel method that is at least as easy as signup, typically available online without calling.
Sources
• Colorado (C.R.S. § 6-1-732; 2022 amendments for online cancellation) – CO General Assembly bill text PDF• Virginia (Va. Code § 59.1-207.45 et seq.) – FindLaw text
• Connecticut (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 42-126b) – CGA site
• North Carolina (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 75-41) – NC General Assembly
• Delaware (SB 93, broad ARL effective 2022) – Faegre Drinker overview
• Florida (Fla. Stat. § 501.165) – Justia text of statute
• Georgia (O.C.G.A. § 13-1-15) – 2019 Faegre Drinker overview
• Illinois (815 ILCS 601/) – Illinois AG guidance page
• Maryland (Commercial Law § 14-1320 et seq.; 2023–2024 updates) – OAG consumer page
• New York (GBL “continuous service” law, § 527-a/-b) – NYC DCA summary
• Oregon (ORS 646A.295) – OregonLaws.org
• Vermont (9 V.S.A. § 2454a) – State justice portal