Fraley et al v. Facebook, Inc.

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Case overview

Case Number:

5:11-cv-01726

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Court:

California Northern

Nature of Suit:

Other Statutory Actions

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action

Judge:

Lucy H. Koh

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  1. July 11, 2012

    Judge Bows Out Of Facebook Ad Suit Day Before Hearing

    The California federal judge overseeing the class action alleging Facebook Inc. uses people's pictures in ads without their permission recused herself Wednesday, just a day before a scheduled hearing to discuss the social network's plan to pay $20 million to exit the suit.

  2. June 21, 2012

    Facebook Deal Over 'Like' Ads Nets Attorneys $10M

    A Facebook Inc. settlement made public earlier this week in a class action alleging the social network uses people's pictures in ads without their permission includes $10 million for attorney fees, bringing the total amount to more than $20 million, a Wednesday court filing showed.

  3. June 18, 2012

    Facebook To Pay $10M To End Privacy Suit Over 'Like' Ads

    Facebook Inc. has reached a $10 million preliminary settlement in a putative class action that accused the social network of allegedly using users' images and likenesses in advertisements without their permission, according to documents filed Friday in the case.

  4. May 23, 2012

    Facebook Strikes Deal To Resolve 'Like' Ad Action

    Facebook Inc. has reached a settlement in principle in a putative class action targeting Facebook's allegedly nonconsensual use of users' "likes" in advertisements, according to a court document filed Monday in California federal court.

  5. March 14, 2012

    Fearful Class Rep Flees Facebook 'Like' Ad Action

    Two plaintiffs dropped out as proposed class representatives Tuesday in a suit in California over Facebook Inc.'s allegedly nonconsensual use of users' "likes" in advertisements, with one claiming she grew fearful for her privacy after the company "attacked" other representatives during depositions.

  6. December 19, 2011

    Facebook Can't Shut Down Class Action Over 'Like' Ads

    Facebook Inc. still faces claims of misappropriation and fraudulent business practices after a California federal judge on Friday refused to dismiss a putative class action's claims surrounding Facebook's allegedly nonconsensual use of users' "likes" in commercial advertisements.

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