DAZN Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Unlawful Price Increases

German consumer advocacy group claims DAZN's subscription price hikes in 2021 and 2022 violated contract terms, urging affected customers to join the legal action.

• The Consumer Association of Germany (vzbv) has filed a class action lawsuit against DAZN, alleging unlawful price increases during active contracts in 2021 and 2022.
• DAZN raised its monthly subscription fee from €11.99 to €14.99 in August 2021 and then to €29.99 in August 2022, while annual fees surged from €119.99 to €149.99 and later to €274.99.
• The lawsuit argues that DAZN's price adjustment clauses were too vague, preventing consumers from understanding the justification for the increases.
• A 2024 Munich court ruling deemed DAZN's price adjustment terms invalid, strengthening the case for affected customers, although the ruling is not yet final.
• Consumers impacted by the price hikes can join the lawsuit by registering with Germany's Federal Office of Justice, with potential reimbursement for overcharges if the case succeeds.

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