AI power users claim Anthropic duped them with subscriptions, and they’re taking it to court

A class action lawsuit filed September 8, 2026 alleges Anthropic deceptively marketed its Claude Max subscription plans, priced at $100/month for 5x usage limits and $200/month for 20x limits above the $20/month Pro tier. Plaintiffs argue the advertised multipliers are misleading because they apply only to five-hour usage sessions subject to weekly caps, not as broadly as marketing graphics implied. Understanding the actual terms required navigating two separate hyperlinks and cross-referencing multiple pages to define key terms like "session." The suit was brought by two former FTC attorneys who worked under Lina Khan, representing a rare legal challenge to AI companies over subscription pricing practices. The case reflects broader industry frustration over AI monetization and usage restrictions that diverge from advertised promises.