Savage X Fenty was accused of violating California law and automatically enrolling customers in a program with recurring charges.
Savage X Fenty, the lingerie line owned by Barbadian pop artist Rihanna, will pay $1.2 million to settle a lawsuit that claimed her company defrauded customers.
Rihanna debuted the lingerie line in 2018, offering a wide range of sizes and promoting body positivity.
According to The East Bay Times, Lavender Lingerie LLC, doing business as Savage X Fenty, was accused by the counties of Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Los Angeles and San Diego, plus the city of Santa Monica, of violating California law and misleading customers by automatically enlisting them in a “VIP” program that had recurring credit card charges.
“Consumers have a right to know up front what they are paying for and how often,” said Jennifer Deng, Santa Clara County deputy district attorney, according to The Times. “Businesses have a duty to be transparent about their automatic renewal charges.”