Match Group Regulatory Developments

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This topic discusses Match Group’s regulatory developments such as civil suits.

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Six rape survivors sue Tinder and Hinge for accommodating known rapists

  • Six U.S. rape survivors have sued Tinder and Hinge for accommodating known rapists.
  • The women, who are backed by four law firms said the two platforms allowed known abusers such as Stephen Matthews to stay on the app.
  • The victims are seeking unspecified compensation from Match Group.
  • Legal experts said the suit faces an uphill battle against section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which grants online platforms immunity from liability for most user-generated content.
  • In 2019, Carrie Goldberg, one of the attorneys representing the victims lost a lawsuit against Grindr, with the court saying the app was immune from liability due to section 230.