Louisiana lawsuit challenges DraftKings, FanDuel apps
DraftKings and FanDuel face a proposed class-action lawsuit in Louisiana alleging that their mobile sports betting products are designed to exploit vulnerable customers. The complaint was reportedly filed October 22 in the Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans.
The case also names Amelia Belle Casino and Bally’s Baton Rouge, the land-based businesses connected with the sportsbooks’ Louisiana market access. The plaintiffs are seeking a jury trial and financial compensation.
Adrian Payton, Toi Smith, and Yolanda Perkins are the three named plaintiffs. Their complaint alleges that customer data and personalized inducements were used to encourage continued betting despite indications of gambling-related harm.
The 27-page filing identifies features including rapid micro-wagering, bonuses allegedly offered during periods of financial distress, and screens allowing customers to override limits without a cooling-off period. These descriptions form part of the plaintiffs’ allegations.
The plaintiffs are pursuing a product liability claim
The lawsuit argues that the apps should be treated as products under the Louisiana Products Liability Act. It alleges defects in their design and inadequate warnings about the potential for addiction, alongside complaints about the handling of responsible gambling protections.
The plaintiffs describe different patterns of app use and spending in support of their claims. WBRZ’s account of the filing reports allegations involving promotional offers, repeated wagering, and substantial personal betting activity.
Requested relief includes compensation for financial losses, emotional distress, and treatment expenses. The plaintiffs also seek the return of specified deposits and charges, together with attorneys’ fees and litigation costs.
Casino.org reported on October 26 that neither sportsbook had filed a response to the complaint. The case remains a proposed class action, and the allegations have not been established by a court ruling.
