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Underdog Fantasy
Case Name (Date)
Ballentine et al. v. Underdog Sports, LLC d/b/a Underdog Fantasy
25-cv-1106, E.D.N.Y.
(Feb. 2025)
Koning et al. v. Underdog Sports, LLC d/b/a Underdog Fantasy
25-cv-7211, N.D. Cal.
(Aug. 2025)
Product/Service
Underdog Fantasy
Allegations
Falsely marketing the platform as an interactive fantasy sports game when it is actually a sports betting website
Status
Ballentine case: Stayed pending mediation
Koning case: Voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.
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