Judge Strikes Dismissal Of Putative Class Suit Against Alleged Gambling App

(March 6, 2024, 1:25 PM EST) -- LOS ANGELES — A California federal judge struck a plaintiff’s voluntary dismissal of his putative class suit against a “sweepstakes” app for allegedly enticing the plaintiff into illegal sports gambling in violation of California’s unfair competition law (UCL) and directed the plaintiff to file further briefing establishing whether the plaintiff received any settlement or consideration for dismissal and if dismissal will prejudice the interests of potential class members....