Todd v. BuzzFeed Media Enterprises, Inc.

What this case is about

The plaintiff, Todd, is suing BuzzFeed Media Enterprises on behalf of a proposed class of consumers who used BuzzFeed's online platforms. The lawsuit alleges that BuzzFeed improperly collected, shared, or disclosed users' personal information and viewing or reading habits without their knowledge or consent, potentially in violation of federal privacy protections. The proposed class likely includes individuals who visited BuzzFeed's websites or used its digital services and whose personal data was allegedly transmitted to third parties, such as advertisers or data brokers, without proper authorization. The plaintiff seeks damages on behalf of all similarly affected users, arguing that BuzzFeed's data practices violated consumers' privacy rights and caused them harm.

What happens next

The case is in its earliest stage. The defendant has not yet responded. Class certification — the court's decision on whether the case can proceed as a class action — typically takes 12 to 24 months after filing.

Source: CourtListener docket entry. This summary was generated automatically and may not reflect subsequent filings.