FTC v. JustAnswer LLC - Consumer Protection Enforcement

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Filed January 13th, 2026

Detected April 3rd, 2026

Summary

The Federal Trade Commission filed a civil enforcement action against JustAnswer LLC in the Northern District of California (Case 3:26-cv-00333-JD) on January 13, 2026, before Judge James Donato. The case, categorized under Other Statutory Actions, represents an FTC consumer protection enforcement matter. Recent filings include a motion for pro hac vice appearance with a $328 filing fee.

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What changed

The FTC initiated enforcement litigation against JustAnswer LLC in the Northern District of California, Case 3:26-cv-00333-JD, alleging consumer protection violations. The case was filed January 13, 2026, with Judge James Donato presiding in San Francisco. Recent procedural activity includes a motion for leave to appear in pro hac vice filed by JustAnswer LLC on April 3, 2026, requiring a $328 filing fee.

Companies operating in consumer-facing online services should review their marketing practices and disclosures for FTC compliance. Legal teams should monitor this case for potential precedential value regarding FTC enforcement theories. Any attorneys seeking to appear in this matter must file pro hac vice motions with associated fees.

What to do next

Monitor this case for developments and potential precedential guidance on FTC consumer protection enforcement
Ensure marketing practices and consumer disclosures comply with FTC Act Section 5 standards
Review any pro hac vice motions for additional parties entering the litigation

Penalties

Civil penalties and injunctive relief available to the FTC under consumer protection statutes

Source document (simplified)

Federal Trade Commission v. JustAnswer LLC et al

Case Number: 3:26-cv-00333-JD Judge: Donato, James Location: San Francisco Case Type: Civil Case Basis: U.S. Government Plaintiff Nature of Suit: Other Statutory Actions Date Filed:

January 13, 2026

Last Filing Date:

March 6, 2026

View Publicly Available Documents Case Summary No summary of this case is available

Recent Filings

| Date Filed | Docket Number | Document Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 04-03-26 | 46 | MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-21830346.) filed by JustAnswer LLC. (Attachments: # (1) Certificate of Good Standing)(Drian, Joshua) |
| 04-02-26 | 43 | ADR Certification (ADR L.R. 3-5 b) of discussion of ADR options (Bennett, Samantha) |
| 04-02-26 | 44 | ADR Certification (ADR L.R. 3-5 b) of discussion of ADR options (Dwight, Kevin) |
| 04-02-26 | 45 | ADR Certification (ADR L.R. 3-5 b) of discussion of ADR options (Mundel, Benjamin) |
| 03-31-26 | 42 | ORDER RE MOTION TO ATTEND TELEPHONICALLY. (jdlc3, COURT STAFF) |
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