Overview

• Under the proposed deal, Peacock will pay $1.5 million to Los Angeles County’s consumer affairs department, $2 million in civil penalties and $100,000 in investigative costs.
• The agreement requires clear and conspicuous disclosure of renewal terms, affirmative consent for subscriptions and an immediate cancellation method.
• County Counsel Dawyn Harrison filed the lawsuit on behalf of California after consumers reported confusing billing and hidden post-trial pricing.
• A Los Angeles Superior Court judge must approve the settlement before its enforcement provisions take effect.
• Despite agreeing to the reforms and payments, Peacock denies any liability as part of the resolution.