The nuances in legal standards from one jurisdiction in the United States to the next that online gambling companies have to consider go beyond gambling regulations. Statutes governing general commerce on the Internet are also applicable in many ways.
California has unique online privacy laws, and that section of the state’s code is currently of particular interest to FanDuel’s legal counsel. A resident of that state alleges FanDuel has violated those rules and has sought a remedy through a federal court.
The complainant in this matter, Courtney Mitchener, is a California resident who filed the lawsuit in the federal court for the district of central California on July 30.
