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Case Name (Date)
Klaneski et al. v. Whitepages, Inc.
24-cv-121, W.D. Wash.
(Jan. 2024)
Product/Service
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Allegations
Sending unsolicited emails containing misleading and false information to entice consumers to purchase “background reports”
Status
Pending
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