Netflix faces $2.75 million class action lawsuit over Mike Tyson and Jake Paul fight glitches
Netflix faces $2.75 million class action lawsuit over Mike Tyson and Jake Paul fight glitches
Israeli subscribers demand compensation after technical failures ruined the streaming giant’s live sports event.
A request to approve a class action lawsuit estimated at approximately NIS 10 million (approximately $2.75 million) was filed on Wednesday with the Central District Court against Netflix International B.V. The lawsuit alleges "severe disruptions" in the live broadcast of the highly publicized "Fight of the Century" between boxers Mike Tyson and Jake Paul on November 16, 2024. According to the plaintiffs, these disruptions made it impossible for Israeli subscribers to watch the fight live, despite promotional assurances from Netflix.
The lawsuit was filed by Attorney Lior Haik and his wife, avid boxing fans and Netflix subscribers, through Attorney Eliezer Schwartz. They claim to pay NIS 54.90 monthly ($15) for Netflix’s streaming services, which include live events. The plaintiffs argue that Netflix failed to deliver on its promise to stream the fight, which was marketed as its official entry into live sports broadcasting. According to the claim, technical glitches plagued the broadcast, leaving screens frozen and unwatchable.
The plaintiffs assert that many Israeli subscribers, estimated at around 100,000, stayed awake until 3 a.m. local time to watch the event but were left disappointed and frustrated. The lawsuit alleges Netflix did not issue any acknowledgment of responsibility or offer compensation to its customers, compounding the subscribers' dissatisfaction.
The case also highlights that a similar class action lawsuit was recently filed in the United States regarding the same broadcast issue. However, the Israeli lawsuit focuses solely on local customers. At this stage, Netflix has yet to respond to the claims, and no ruling has been made.
