FTC and States Take Action Against Toast Inc. over Hidden and Unauthorized Fees, Deceptive Subscription and Cancellation Practices and Other Unlawful Conduct
📍 The outcome
The Federal Trade Commission and multiple states, including Nebraska, Utah, and Iowa, sued Toast Inc. over allegations of hidden and unauthorized fees, deceptive subscription and cancellation practices, and other unlawful conduct. Toast responded by stating it was "prepared to defend" against the federal lawsuit. The story quieted without further developments or a reported resolution.
Epilogue added 5d ago, after coverage quieted.
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