A federal judge dismissed a class action against Meta over WhatsApp privacy claims but allowed plaintiffs to refile with stronger evidence.
A U.S. federal judge dismissed a class action lawsuit against Meta (META) filed by non-U.S. users, ruling the complaint lacked sufficient details to prove intentional deception or fraud. The judge found the plaintiffs failed to meet federal standards for demonstrating Meta misled users about privacy practices on WhatsApp.
The lawsuit, which sought damages for alleged privacy violations, was tossed without prejudice, meaning plaintiffs may refile if they provide more specific evidence. Prior attempts to hold Meta accountable for data practices have faced similar legal hurdles, often due to jurisdictional or evidentiary challenges.
Meta shares showed minimal reaction in after-hours trading following the ruling.