Plaintiffs May Exploit CDA Exception Created By 9th Circ.

Law360, New York (October 1, 2014, 10:05 AM EDT) -- In reversing the dismissal of a negligent failure-to-warn action, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals appears to have carved out an exception to the immunity afforded to website operators under the Communications Decency Act. This exception may provide an opportunity for exploitation by plaintiffs who seek to shift liability to website operators for injuries caused by others who use their websites. See Jane Doe No. 14 v. Internet Brands Inc., (9th Cir. Sept. 17, 2014)....

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