Overview
Client-Centered Justice
Plenty of Fish in the Sea?
Plenty of Fish, often abbreviated as POF, is an online dating platform with more than 150 million registered users worldwide. Founded in 2003, the company is owned by the Match Group, which owns and operates other popular dating platforms, including Tinder, Match.com, OkCupid, and Hinge, among others.
According to its platform, POF invites users to “become a part of a community of singles where you can come exactly as you are,” but we believe Plenty of Fish has violated the rights of millions of Californians by limiting the age range of potential connections on the platform. In addition, the age range may have been limited even further for women, making this a case of both age and gender discrimination. If you fit the following criteria, you may be eligible for compensation:
- Active user of Plenty of Fish between September 1, 2019 and September 1, 2023
- Free or premium membership holder
- California resident
Background
Case details
When a user creates an account on Plenty of Fish, they are able to select preferences and provide information that is used to search for potential matches, including a minimum and maximum age range. However, there are certain scenarios where the website’s search engine, which contains an age range filter, will override the user’s preference. Instead of providing potential matches covering the entire desired age range, the platform limits matches to within a certain number of years of the user’s age.
If you or someone you know was an active user on POF during the last 4 years, your rights may have been violated, and you may be entitled to compensation.
