TikTok seeks dismissal of amended US antitrust claims over sports memorabilia
( July 16, 2026, 03:23 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: TikTok asked a California federal judge to dismiss an amended complaint alleging a sports memorabilia monopolization scheme involving Fanatics and the National Football League.TikTok is immunized from liability under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act and the plaintiffs also fail to allege relevant antitrust markets and injuries, the company said in a motion to dismiss filed in the Central District of California.See attached document....
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