Seatrium: no action will be taken against the co

Seatrium: no action will be taken against the co

Following a significant data breach, Tea, the anonymous dating app for women, has faced two class-action lawsuits. However, no action is expected to be taken against the co-founders.

Data Breach and Legal Action

The data breach, which exposed about 72,000 images and private messages, occurred last week. The two lawsuits, filed in the Northern District of California, allege negligence, breach of implied contract, and other claims. One lawsuit, filed on behalf of Griselda Reyes, seeks an injunction requiring Tea to encrypt all data and purge private information, as well as monetary damages as determined by the court. The second lawsuit, brought on behalf of an anonymous Jane Doe, also names X and 4chan as defendants and says sensitive information was circulated on those platforms [1].

Reactions and Remedies

A Tea spokesperson declined to comment on the lawsuits. The company has stated that it is working to identify any users whose personal information was involved and will be offering free identity protection services to those individuals. The company's rapid growth and viral success may have contributed to the data breach, as the app hit the No. 1 spot in Apple's App Store before the incident [1].

No Action Against Co-Founders

Despite the lawsuits and data breach, no action is expected to be taken against the co-founders. The focus of the lawsuits is on Tea's negligence and failure to protect user data. The co-founders are not directly named in the lawsuits, and no specific allegations of wrongdoing against them have been made.

Investor Implications

The data breach and subsequent lawsuits may have an impact on Tea's future growth and profitability. However, the absence of direct allegations against the co-founders suggests that the company's leadership is likely to remain intact. Investors should monitor the situation closely for any further developments.

References

[1] https://www.businessinsider.com/tea-dating-app-two-class-action-lawsuits-following-data-breach-2025-7