Dating App Sex Abuse Lawsuit

Around 1 in 10 partnered Americans met their significant other online, according to Pew Research Group. However, online dating can be dangerous when the companies that run these sites fail to protect users from sexual predators.

Match Group, which owns popular dating platforms like Tinder, Hinge, and Match.com, has been accused of allowing known abusers to remain on their apps — putting users at risk.

If you were sexually assaulted by someone you met on a dating app, you may be able to file a dating app sexual abuse lawsuit.

What Is the Match Group Lawsuit for Sexual Assault?

Match Group markets their dating apps, like Tinder and Hinge, as a way to build connections with new people. The company claims 40% of relationships in the U.S. start online, highlighting the key role of their apps in modern dating.

However, the company is facing scrutiny for reportedly failing to protect users of their apps from sexual abusers. While harmful behavior can be reported, some profiles have remained active despite being flagged for misconduct.

The Match Group lawsuit claims the company:

Allowed banned users to easily create new profiles
Didn’t remove known abusers from their platforms
Featured the profiles of abusers on their apps
Withheld data on assaults linked to their apps

One man was repeatedly reported to Match Group over the course of 3 years for drugging and sexually assaulting women he met on Hinge. Despite these reports, his profile remained active until he was arrested and sentenced to 158 years in prison.

At VoicesThatMatter, our legal partners have over 45 years of experience helping survivors hold those responsible for their suffering accountable. Find out if you may be able to file a dating app sex abuse lawsuit.

Dating Apps Owned by Match Group

Match Group, which was founded in 2009, is one of the largest companies involved in the online dating industry. The company owns multiple dating apps and websites, but their safety practices for these platforms have been called into question.

For example, users who are banned from one Match Group app for harmful behavior can easily create a new profile using the same name, birthday, and photos — either on the same app or across other platforms owned by the company.

Dating apps owned by Match Group include:

Archer
BLK
Hinge
Match.com
OkCupid
Plenty of Fish
The League
Tinder

Match Group has maintained a database of reported assaults across all of their platforms since 2019, often receiving hundreds of reports each week. While the company pledged to release data on these incidents, it has yet to follow through.

Anyone who was harmed by someone they met on their platforms may be able to seek compensation by filing a dating app sex abuse lawsuit.

Who Can File a Dating App Sex Abuse Lawsuit?

Civil sexual abuse lawsuits can be filed against organizations that enabled abuse or failed to protect individuals.

You may be able to file a dating app sex abuse lawsuit if you or a loved one:

Used a dating app or website
Met up with someone from the app
Was sexually assaulted during this meeting

Sexual abuse can take many forms, including unwanted touching or kissing, unknowingly being drugged, or being taken advantage of while unable to consent due to intoxication.

While each state has laws that limit how long you have to take legal action for sexual assault, you may still have options available to you — even if the abuse happened years ago.

Get Help from Dating App Sexual Abuse Lawyers

Match Group claims they’re committed to making their platforms a safe space to meet others, but they’ve allegedly failed to remove known abusers from their apps.

At VoicesThatMatter, we partner with compassionate sexual abuse attorneys who fight to ensure survivors have their voices heard by filing lawsuits against Match Group.

Our legal partners have:

Over 45 years of experience
Helped thousands of clients injured through no fault of their own
No upfront costs or hourly fees
More than $10 Billion secured in total results

Our team can help survivors in all 50 states seek justice and compensation from a dating app sex abuse lawsuit.

Get a free case review now. We’ll listen to your story and amplify your voice.

Frequently asked questions

Can you file a lawsuit against a dating app for sexual assault?

Yes. If you were sexually assaulted by someone you met through a dating app, you may be able to file a dating app lawsuit against the company that owns the app.

Some companies, like Match Group, have been criticized for failing to remove users reported for sexual abuse from their platforms.

What’s the Match Group lawsuit update?

Multiple survivors have filed lawsuits against Match Group, accusing the company of failing to protect users on some of the largest dating apps and websites.

Match Group lawsuits claim the company allowed banned users to easily create new profiles and failed to remove known abusers from its platforms.

If you’ve been harmed, we may be able to help. Take the first step toward justice with a free case review.

Written by: Voices That Matter

At VoicesThatMatter, we believe survivors deserve to be heard — especially when it comes to their health and safety. Too often, individuals and institutions abuse their positions and impact our lives without accountability. We’re here to change that. We work with trusted legal partners who are deeply experienced in holding powerful companies accountable. But more than that, we’re here to remind survivors everywhere that their pain is real, their experiences matter, and they deserve justice.