Tsering v. ByteDance, Inc. et al - Civil Suit

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Filed February 20th, 2026

Detected February 21st, 2026

Summary

Lisa Tsering has filed a civil suit against ByteDance, Inc., TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC, and TikTok, Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, bearing number 4:26-cv-01536, was filed on February 20, 2026, with a filing fee of $405.

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A civil complaint has been filed by Lisa Tsering against ByteDance, Inc., TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC, and TikTok, Inc. The case, identified by docket number 4:26-cv-01536, was initiated on February 20, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The filing fee paid was $405.

This action represents a new litigation matter that may have implications for the named technology companies regarding their data handling practices or other operational aspects. Compliance officers should monitor the case proceedings for any developments that could set precedents or lead to new regulatory scrutiny or obligations concerning data privacy and user information.

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Monitor case proceedings for Tsering v. ByteDance, Inc. et al (Case No. 4:26-cv-01536).

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Tsering v. ByteDance, Inc. et al

Case Number: 4:26-cv-01536 Location: Oakland Case Type: Civil Case Basis: Diversity Nature of Suit: P.I.: Other Date Filed:

February 20, 2026

Last Filing Date:

February 20, 2026

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Recent Filings

| Date Filed | Docket Number | Document Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 02-20-26 | 1 | COMPLAINT against ByteDance, Inc., TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC, TikTok, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ACANDC-21677787.). Filed by Lisa Tsering. (Fraietta, Philip) |
| 02-20-26 | 2 | Proposed Summons. (Fraietta, Philip) |
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