Court Narrows Browser Extension Lawsuit by Content Creators

Content creators on YouTube and other platforms who do affiliate marketing with online merchants can proceed with one claim in their lawsuit against discount provider RetailMeNot.

When content creators partner with a merchant and promotes their products, they get commission if a viewer buys the product through the creator’s affiliate link. The plaintiffs assert that RetailMeNot violated California, New York, and Florida law by using its free browser extension to take sales commissions for itself.

The creators’ claim of intentional interference with contractual relations survived dismissal ...