On April 26, the FTC prevailed on summary judgment against an online retailer in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, alleging that the retailer billed consumers for unauthorized in-app purchases made by children. The court found the retailer's disclosure about the possibility of in-app purchases within otherwise free apps was insufficient to inform consumers about the charges children could incur within the app. The court order seeks further information from the parties regarding out-of-pocket costs to consumers for the unauthorized purchases.
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