Bartone et al v. Meta Platforms, Inc. et al - Civil Fraud Case

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Filed March 4th, 2026

Detected March 5th, 2026

Summary

A new civil case, Bartone et al v. Meta Platforms, Inc. et al, was filed on March 4, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, bearing number 3:26-cv-01897, is based on diversity jurisdiction and alleges other fraud.

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What changed

A new civil lawsuit, case number 3:26-cv-01897, has been filed against Meta Platforms, Inc. and Luxottica of America, Inc. by Gina Bartone and Mateo Canu in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The filing date was March 4, 2026, and the basis for the suit is diversity jurisdiction, with the nature of suit listed as 'Other Fraud'. The plaintiffs have also filed proposed summons and a certificate of interested entities.

This filing initiates litigation against major technology and retail companies. Companies in the technology and retail sectors, particularly those facing allegations of fraud, should be aware of this new case. Legal teams should monitor the proceedings for potential implications regarding fraud claims and compliance practices. No specific compliance deadlines or penalties are mentioned in this initial filing.

What to do next

Monitor case developments in Bartone et al v. Meta Platforms, Inc. et al (Case No. 3:26-cv-01897).
Review internal fraud prevention and compliance policies if operating in the technology or retail sectors.

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Bartone et al v. Meta Platforms, Inc. et al

Case Number: 3:26-cv-01897 Location: San Francisco Case Type: Civil Case Basis: Diversity Nature of Suit: Other Fraud Date Filed:

March 4, 2026

Last Filing Date:

March 4, 2026

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Recent Filings

| Date Filed | Docket Number | Document Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03-04-26 | 1 | COMPLAINT against Luxottica of America, Inc., Meta Platforms, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ACANDC-21720273.). Filed by Gina Bartone, Mateo Canu. (Attachments: # (1) Civil Cover Sheet)(Clarkson, Ryan) |
| 03-04-26 | 2 | Proposed Summons. (Clarkson, Ryan) |
| 03-04-26 | 3 | Proposed Summons. (Clarkson, Ryan) |
| 03-04-26 | 4 | Declaration of Ryan Clarkson Regarding Venue Pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1780(d) filed byGina Bartone, Mateo Canu. (Clarkson, Ryan) |
| 03-04-26 | 5 | Certificate of Interested Entities by Gina Bartone, Mateo Canu (Clarkson, Ryan) |
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