United States of America: Attorney General lawsuit against Netflix over alleged violations of Texas Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act
Progress
Current status
under deliberation
11 May 2026 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
United States of America
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
streaming service provider
Government Branch
judiciary
Government Body
court
Implementation Level
subnational
Timeline of events
Attorney General filed lawsuit against Netflix over alleged misrepresentations on data collection, kids profiles, and dark patterns
On 11 May 2026, the Attorney General of Texas filed an original petition and application for temporary and permanent injunctions against Netflix in the District Court of Collin County under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices–Consumer Protection Act…
Event type
public lawsuit
Action type
announcement
Government branch
judiciary
Government body
court