ByteDance Consumer Class Action
Last verified September 19, 2026Source: courtlistener-litigationHow ClaimWatch verifies cases
Still being litigated: the claims below are allegations, not findings, and there is no settlement, claim form or payout yet.
Where this case stands
In litigation
The case has been filed and is being fought in court. There is no settlement, no claim form and no payout yet; many class actions are dismissed or never certified.
Pending in the District Court, N.D. California (No. 3:26-cv-01536).
- February 20, 2026Case filed
What happened
A proposed class action has been filed against ByteDance, Inc. in federal court. While the docket entry details are unavailable, the nature of suit code (360 P.I.: Other) suggests the lawsuit may involve personal injury or a similar claim against the technology company. The case was recently filed and allegations have not yet been adjudicated.
Do you qualify?
No settlement exists yet, so there is nothing to file and no class definition to check. If the case settles, the settlement will define exactly who qualifies — watch this case and we'll let you know.
How to file
There is no claim to file yet. If this case reaches a settlement, a claim process will open — usually with an official settlement website and a filing deadline.
Common questions
- Can I file a claim in the ByteDance Consumer Class Action case?
- No. The case is still being litigated — there is no settlement, no claim form, and no payout. It was filed February 20, 2026 in the District Court, N.D. California (No. 3:26-cv-01536).What a class action lawsuit is →
- Who are the attorneys in the ByteDance Consumer Class Action?
- For the plaintiffs: Philip Lawrence Fraietta (Bursor & Fisher, P.A.). From the public court docket.
Who's involved
Plaintiffs
- Lisa Tsering
Defendants
- TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC
- TikTok, Inc.
- ByteDance, Inc.
Counsel for plaintiffs
- Philip Lawrence FraiettaBursor & Fisher, P.A.Represents Lisa Tsering108 tracked cases · $37.8M in disclosed settlementspfraietta@bursor.com · (914) 874-0710
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From the public court docket, contact details as filed; not an endorsement.
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