R&R concluded the Sherman Act allegations fell far short of alleging the required agreement or conspiracy and that the FTCA provides no private right of action; it recommended dismissal with an opportunity to amend.
Court source ↗Tufano v. TikTok Inc.
3:24-cv-01116 · U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania
Defendants
Source record
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Outcome and research status
Outcome reason: After the court adopted an R&R dismissing the complaint without prejudice and allowed an opportunity to amend, the case was ultimately dismissed with prejudice on Dec. 30, 2024.
Research status: Source-backed
Research notes: The Nov. 5, 2024 R&R found the Sherman Act allegations fell far short of alleging the required agreement/conspiracy and found no private right of action under the FTCA. The Third Circuit appeal (25-1015) was terminated Mar. 21, 2025.
Related litigation
- Dispute group: TikTok / ByteDance litigation