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.
Claim Open
$1.6M MUBI Subscription Auto-Renewal Settlement
Deadline: June 9, 2026
California Subscribers (Apr 2021–May 2025)
No Proof Required
Automatic Payment
$5M Google Play Store Subscription Settlement
Final Approval Hearing: July 23, 2026
California residents (May 2014–Oct 2019)
~$5.85 automatically — no claim form
Settled
$2.5B FTC Amazon Prime Subscription Settlement
Settled September 2025
U.S. Prime members (Jun 2019–Jun 2025)
Refunds up to ~$51
Settled
$7.5M FTC v. Chegg Subscription Settlement
Announced September 2025
ROSCA violations — hard to cancel
Refunds & compliance changes
Active
Gates v. Fenix Internet (OnlyFans)
Filed May 13, 2025
D. Delaware 1:25-cv-00595
California subscribers on or after May 13, 2021
Active
Shinglot v. SoundCloud Global Ltd & Co. KG
Filed February 21, 2025
C.D. Cal. 2:25-cv-01518
CA SoundCloud Go+ $9.99→$10.99 increase
Active
Wohlfiel & Marquez v. Adobe, Inc.
Filed August 4, 2025
N.D. Cal. 5:25-cv-06562
Annual Billed Monthly plan & 50% early termination fee
Active
Sasgen v. NordVPN S.A.
Filed June 20, 2025
N.D. Ill. 1:25-cv-06822
Illinois Automatic Contract Renewal Act
Investigation
Houzz Subscription Renewal Allegations
Allegations surfaced 2025
Free trials into year-long plans
Save signup terms & charges
Investigation
NFL GamePass Auto Renewal Investigation
Consumer intake open
Cancellation friction claims
Document renewal notices
Filed
VASA Fitness Membership Renewals
Filed early 2025
Gym auto-renewal & cancellation
Save membership agreement
Recently Filed
George v. Costco Wholesale Corp.
Filed 2026 — preliminary hearing June 2026
N.D. Cal. 3:26-cv-02369
CA ARL 15–45 day renewal notice claim
Active
Lekhadia v. Oura Health Oy (Oura Ring)
Filed December 26, 2025
N.D. Cal. 3:25-cv-10997
Nationwide class — CA ARL, CLRA & UCL
Recently Filed
Hoke v. AG1 (Athletic Greens)
Filed February 2026
C.D. Cal. 2:26-cv-01110
Hidden “every 30 days” disclosures
Multiple Cases
Match Group — Tinder, Match.com & OkCupid
Filed 2022–2025
California state & federal courts
Renewal price & cancellation claims
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.
Paid Out
$22.5M King v. Bumble Trading (Bumble Boost)
Final approval 2020 — paid out 2021
N.D. Cal. (filed November 2018)
CA Bumble Boost subscribers: ~$43–$85
Expired
Road Runner Sports VIP Rewards Settlement
Deadline passed: December 14, 2025
California VIP Rewards members
California ARL violations alleged
Dismissed
Viveros v. Audible, Inc.
Dismissed with prejudice December 6, 2023
W.D. Wash. 2:23-cv-00925 — Judge Robart
Audible enrollment ruled CA ARL-compliant
Expired
$7.5M HelloFresh Automatic Renewal Settlement
Deadline passed: December 17, 2025
California customers 2019–2025
Final judgment August 2025
Paid Out
$1.5M SeaWorld San Diego Annual Pass Settlement
Final approval August 15, 2025
~141,358 California pass holders
No claim form was required
Paid Out
$2.5M Nelson v. System1 (Total Security)
Paid May 12, 2025
San Diego Superior Court
Antivirus / VPN subscriptions
Closed
Peacock TV Auto Renewal Settlement
Final approval late 2024
California related claims
Pro rata payments distributed
Closed
UFC Fight Pass Auto-Renewal Settlement
Claims closed early 2025
California consumer class action
Cash payments distributed
Closed
FuboTV Renewal Allegations
No active ARL class action currently open
California subscribers
Cancellation friction claims resolved
Closed
Daily Wire Subscription Renewal Case
No active ARL class action currently open
California state court
California ARL claims resolved
Closed
Patreon Subscription Renewal Settlement
Payments completed 2025
California state court
Pro rata refunds
Paid Out
$62M Noom Subscription Settlement
Distributed 2023–2024
U.S. subscribers 2016–2020
$56M cash + $6M credits
Paid Out
SquareTrade Protection Plan Renewal Case
Payments completed mid-2024
California Superior Court
Refunds + injunctive relief
Paid Out
AppleCare Auto-Renewal Settlement
Payments made in 2024
California federal court
Refunds + disclosure reforms
Closed
AMC+ Streaming Renewal Case
Claims closed early 2025
California class action
Pro rata payments
Closed
$625K Educative Automatic Renewal Settlement
Deadline passed February 13, 2026
California billing addresses 2019–2023
~$23.86 annual / ~$11.93 monthly
Closed
$4.8M JustFab, ShoeDazzle & FabKids VIP Settlement
Deadline passed January 30, 2026
33-state multistate settlement
VIP membership refunds
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