JDI Dating

Feds Settle with Dating Websites over ‘Virtual Cupids’

What’s love got to do with it? In the case of one online dating service, nothing at all, says the FTC.

CATrends: Dating Apps’ Alleged Unlawful Storage of Biometric Information

Is your selfie safe?

It’s Just Lunch! Dating Service

In September 2014, a class-action lawsuit was filed against It’s Just Lunch! for allegedly claiming to be “the world’s #1 personalized matchmaking service” when it actually delivers unsuitable matches, including…

Claims of It’s Just Lunch Dating Service

March 2020: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. Later in March, one of the class members filed a Notice of Appeal regarding the approval of the…

Tinder Dating App

July 2015: This action was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.. The reasons for the dismissal have not been disclosed. April 2015: A class-action…

Grindr Online Dating Website

October 2016: The parties in this case reached a settlement agreement, the terms of which have not been disclosed, and the action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed…

Roblox Considering Virtual Dating As A Way To Court Older Users

Asa Hiken, Adage

Match Group’s Dating Apps and Websites

Allegations: Requiring consumers to upload photos to create an account without adequately disclosing why and how long the companies were collecting, storing, and using biometric data

Hinge Dating App

Allegations: Requiring consumers to upload photos to create an account without adequately disclosing why and how long the companies were collecting, storing, and using biometric data

Five Ways a Dating Site May Deceive

Looking for love online has its own challenges.

Tinder’s Dating App

May 2018: This case was voluntarily dismissed. January/February 2017: The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the district court’s decision to dismiss the complaint with prejudice and remanded the case…

Bumble Dating App

Allegations: Failing to disclose that consumers’ personal information would be collected and shared with third parties, such as Facebook

eHarmony: Where’s the Science?

UK ad watchdog tells dating site to dump “scientifically proven” claim.

eHarmony Told to Drop No. 1 Claims following Match.com Complaint

National Advertising Division recommends dating site discontinue No. 1 claims.

Valentine’s Day Deception: Don’t Fall for These Bad Ads

From “Belgian” chocolates made in the U.S. to knockoff engagement rings, be wary of these roadblocks to love.

Caught Cheating: Affair Site Ashley Madison to Pay $1.6M

FTC takes action against dating site’s fake profiles.

eHarmony vs. Match.com

Dating website eHarmony claims in its television and web ads that it makes more marriages than anyone else.

Elite Singles

Just how elite — and “highly educated” — are the singles on this dating site?

Tinder

Class-action lawsuit takes a swipe at online dating app’s new policy to charge for unlimited likes.