Judge Certifies Appeal, Finds Tech Platforms Not Immune To Gambling App Claims

Mealey's (September 7, 2022, 8:36 AM EDT) -- SAN FRANCISCO — A California federal judge on Sept. 2 certified an interlocutory appeal after granting in part and denying in part Apple, Google and Meta’s motions to dismiss putative class action claims that they engaged in racketeering and violated state consumer protection laws by hosting addictive casino-style gaming apps, writing that appeal is warranted because the case involves “controlling questions of law” regarding the companies’ immunity under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (CDA)....