Class action suit seeking more than $5 million for "concealed monthly fees," among other things.
By Kat Bailey
A class action lawsuit has been brought against Square Enix, seeking more than $5 million for what is alleged to be "unfair business practices, false advertising and unjust enrichment" (via Courthouse News Service)
The named plaintiff is Esther Leong of San Francisco, who said that Square Enix "lied about or concealed its monthly fees, penalties for late payments, interest, restrictions and other things that should have been fully disclosed at points of purchase" concerning Final Fantasy XI. Leong is being represented by Ronald Makarem and Michael Kim.
It's unclear how exactly Square Enix might have lied about or concealed its monthly fees and other items. Clicking the "monthly fee" tab on the official website lists a 12.95 per month subscription fee, plus another dollar per month for additional content.
