WebGroup Czech Republic (WGCZ), the parent company of XVideos, XNXX, BangBros, and GirlsGoneWild, has reached a settlement in a lawsuit filed by the state of Florida. The settlement addresses allegations that these sites failed to age-verify Florida users before providing access to adult content.

Settlement Details

The settlement requires WebGroup Czech Republic to pay $1.2 million. This payment resolves the lawsuit brought by the state of Florida concerning the alleged failure to implement age verification for Florida users accessing adult content on the company's platforms.

Related Legal Actions

WebGroup Czech Republic, A.S. has been involved in other legal proceedings. One such case, Doe v. WebGroup Czech Republic, A.S., was heard by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The decision in this case was filed on January 2, 2024, and amended on February 14, 2024. The citation for this case is 93 F.4th 442 (9th Cir. 2024).

The parties involved in Doe v. WebGroup Czech Republic, A.S. included Jane Doe, acting on behalf of herself and others similarly situated, as the Plaintiff-Appellant. The Defendants-Appellees in this case were WebGroup Czech Republic, A.S.; WGCZ Holding, a.s.; WGCZ Limited, s.r.o.; NKL Associates, s.r.o.; Traffic F, s.r.o.; GTFlix TV, s.r.o.; FTCP, s.r.o.; VS Media, Inc.; HC Media, s.r.o.; HC Multimedia LLC; FBP Media, s.r.o.; Stephane Michael Pacaud; Deborah Malorie Pacaud; ServerStack, Inc.; Digital Ocean Holdings, Inc.; and Digital Ocean, LLC, formerly known as Digital Ocean, Inc.

The appeal in Doe v. WebGroup Czech Republic, A.S. originated from the United States District Court. Arguments for the case were submitted on December 9, 2022, in Pasadena, California. Circuit Judge Collins wrote for the Court in this matter. The docket number for this case was 22-55315.

Corporate Structure and Brands

WebGroup Czech Republic (WGCZ) is identified as the parent company for several adult entertainment platforms. These platforms include XVideos, XNXX, BangBros, and GirlsGoneWild. The lawsuit in Florida specifically cited these sites in its allegations regarding age verification failures.

Key Facts

  • WebGroup Czech Republic (WGCZ) settled a lawsuit with the state of Florida.
  • The settlement amount is $1.2 million.
  • The lawsuit concerned alleged failures to age-verify Florida users on adult content sites.
  • WGCZ is the parent company of XVideos, XNXX, BangBros, and GirlsGoneWild.
  • WGCZ was also a defendant in Doe v. WebGroup Czech Republic, A.S., decided by the Ninth Circuit on February 14, 2024.