FanDuel and DraftKings have recently filed court documents in Pennsylvania seeking the dismissal of a lawsuit alleging sports betting addiction. The case involves two Philadelphia residents who are also suing the NFL and Genius Sports.
The operators argue that their mobile platforms qualify as free applications rather than tangible products. According to the legal filings, this classification excludes the apps from state product liability statutes. The companies maintain that the Pennsylvania consumer protection law cited by the plaintiffs does not apply to their digital services.
Legal Arguments and Case Background
The plaintiffs’ legal representative contends that the defendants are attempting to deflect responsibility for the alleged harms. The attorney asserts that the consumer protection statute should cover the betting platforms’ mobile interfaces. The litigation remains active in Pennsylvania courts as both sides present their interpretations of state regulations.The procedural developments were first reported by Gambling Insider.