Technology
Jul. 27, 2023
Tech companies tell 9th Circuit they shouldn’t be sued for partnering with casinos
The appeal is the latest to raise questions about the reach of Section 230, the 1996 federal law that includes a provision that confers immunity on websites for third-party content.
Silicon Valley technology companies argued this week that a federal judge in San Jose was incorrect to conclude that plaintiffs can pursue a class action against them for partnering with slot machine companies to create casino applications.
The question before the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is whether Apple Inc., Alphabet Inc.-owned Google and Meta Platforms Inc. are protected by Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.
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