NordVPN hit with yet another lawsuit over 'difficult to cancel' auto-renewal subscriptions
NordVPN is facing a new class-action lawsuit filed in Virginia on April 10, 2026, over allegations of using 'dark patterns' and deceptive auto-renewal practices. The lawsuit claims the company makes it excessively difficult for users to cancel subscriptions and fails to clearly disclose renewal terms. This is at least the sixth such legal action against Nord Security between 2024 and 2026.
- ▪The lawsuit was filed in Virginia and seeks to represent Nord Security customers in Virginia and North Carolina.
- ▪Plaintiff Craig Schnappinger alleges he was charged for unwanted renewals in 2023, 2024, and 2025 due to confusion over cancellation procedures.
- ▪The complaint accuses Nord Security of violating consumer protection laws by using manipulative design and charging users 14 days before subscription expiration without clear notice.
- ▪NordVPN claims two prior North Carolina lawsuits were dismissed, though TechRadar could not verify this.
- ▪The lawsuit demands an injunction, class certification, and compensatory damages of at least $100 million.
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VPN VPN Services NordVPN hit with yet another lawsuit over 'difficult to cancel' auto-renewal subscriptions News By Chiara Castro published 28 April 2026 The latest 'dark pattern' lawsuit was filed in Virginia earlier in April When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: NordVPN) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter NordVPN faces yet another lawsuit in the US over auto-renewal pricingThe complaint accuses the firm of using 'dark patterns' to trap usersThis is not the first time Nord Security has faced similar legal complaintsNord Security, the company…
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