Parents: TikTok is violating your child’s privacy rights. This lawsuit seeks to end that, but we need your help.
Help protect children's privacy. Become the voice for families in your state.
QUICK SUMMARY:
- Parents of children who joined TikTok before age 13 may qualify to participate in a nationwide privacy lawsuit.
- The lawsuit alleges that TikTok unlawfully collected and used children's personal information without the parental consent required by federal law.
- The Court has limited the case to states in which the current plaintiffs live. At present, this only includes the following states: AZ, CA, TX, NY, PA, IL, GA, WA, IN, MI, MO, MD, and MN
- This means that only persons who live in those states will be able to receive compensation from the lawsuit.
- If you live in CO, CT, FL, GA, IN, MD, MA, MN, MO, NY, NC, OH, PA, TN, TX, or VA and want to have the opportunity to participate in a recovery, please contact us.
- By participating, you can help hold TikTok accountable for its illegal actions and ensure families in your state have a voice in the litigation.
- Free, confidential case evaluations are available, and there are no upfront legal fees.
Help protect children's privacy. Become the voice for families in your state.
If your child joined TikTok before turning 13, you may have the opportunity to help hold the company accountable for alleged Federal violations to their privacy.
Every parent expects that companies will respect their children's privacy. Federal law exists to protect young children from having their personal information collected, used, or shared without a parent's informed consent.
Our class action lawsuit alleges that TikTok failed to meet its responsibilities. At present, the case is limited to the following states: AZ, CA, TX, NY, PA, IL, GA, WA, IN, MI, MO, MD, and MN. If the state you live in is not on this list, please contact us so that we can make sure that you and other families in your state participate in any recovery that results from this lawsuit.
Start your free, confidential case evaluation today. Call us at (800) 776-6044, email us at [email protected] or complete the form on this page.
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Why this lawsuit matters
Children deserve to grow up without having their personal information collected or used without their parents' knowledge.
The lawsuit alleges that TikTok knowingly collected and used personal information from children under the age of 13 without obtaining the parental consent required under the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
If these allegations are proven, this conduct affected not only individual families, but it also undermined protections that Congress created specifically to safeguard children's privacy online.
By participating as a class representative, you can help ensure these important legal protections are enforced for children in your home state.
We're looking for parents who want to make a difference
This case is about more than seeking compensation. It's about helping protect children from practices that allegedly prioritize corporate profits over their privacy rights.
Class representatives play an important role in helping courts consider claims that may affect families across the country. By stepping forward, you can help ensure that your state's residents have a voice in this litigation.
You don't need legal experience. You simply need to be a parent or guardian whose child may have been affected.
Who may qualify?
You may be eligible if:
- Your child signed up for TikTok before reaching age 13.
- You are the child's parent or legal guardian.
- You currently reside in one of the states listed above.
Even if you are unsure whether you qualify, we encourage you to contact us. Our team can review your situation during a free, no-obligation consultation.
Why are parents needed from additional states?
The Court has ruled that certain state-law claims may only proceed if the lawsuit includes a plaintiff who resides in that state and has standing to bring those claims.
In other words, families from individual states must participate in order for the Court to consider claims brought under that state's laws.
Without a qualified plaintiff from a particular state, families there may lose the opportunity to pursue those state-law claims as part of this litigation.
That is why we are actively seeking parents from additional states who may qualify to serve as class representatives.
While we welcome inquiries from anyone who may be affected, we are currently seeking parents whose children had TikTok account before the age of 13 from the following states:
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Indiana
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- New Jersey
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Virginia
If your child created a TikTok account before turning 13 and you live in one of these states, we encourage you to contact us.
What does it mean to be a class representative?
Class representatives help ensure that the interests of affected families are presented to the Court.
If selected, you would work with experienced attorneys throughout the litigation. While every case is different, class representatives are generally asked to:
- Provide information about their experience.
- Review important case developments.
- Assist attorneys as the litigation progresses.
- Help represent the interests of other affected families in their state.
Our attorneys will explain the process and answer your questions every step of the way.
Start your free, confidential case evaluation today. Call us at (800) 776-6044, email us at [email protected] or complete the form on this page.
Frequently asked questions
Why are you looking for parents from my state?
The Court has ruled that, to pursue claims under a particular state's laws, the lawsuit must include a plaintiff from that state. As a result, additional parents are needed to help represent families in certain states.
Will becoming a class representative cost me anything?
No. Keller Rohrback handles this litigation on a contingency-fee basis, meaning attorneys' fees are paid only if there is a recovery.
Does serving as a class representative mean I'll have to go to trial?
Not necessarily. Many class actions resolve before trial. If additional participation becomes necessary, our attorneys will explain the process and guide you through each step.
Why is COPPA important?
The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) is a federal law designed to protect children under 13 by requiring parental consent before companies collect, use, or disclose certain personal information.
Is there a deadline?
Legal claims are subject to statutes of limitations and other deadlines that vary depending on the circumstances. If you believe your family may qualify, we encourage you to contact us promptly.
Why choose Keller Rohrback?
Keller Rohrback has spent decades representing consumers, families, and communities in complex litigation against some of the world's largest corporations.
Our attorneys have helped recover billions of dollars for clients in significant cases involving consumer protection, privacy, environmental harms, and corporate misconduct.
The firm serves as Interim Co-Lead Counsel in this nationwide litigation and is committed to protecting children's privacy rights.
