Ovadia Law Group sues to block privacy demand letters
Ovadia Law Group, P.A. has filed a federal lawsuit in Florida seeking a ruling that a California privacy law does not apply to out-of-state businesses. The case targets a California man whose website-related demand letters and draft suits have reached hundreds of companies nationwide.
Why it matters: - The lawsuit could give businesses outside California a way to push back against privacy demand letters tied to ordinary website tracking tools. - A ruling in Florida could narrow how far California privacy claims can reach when the business has no clear connection to California.
What happened: - Ovadia Law Group filed a federal lawsuit in Florida, Case 9:26-cv-80766, against California resident Vivek Shah. - The firm is asking a federal judge to declare that a California internet privacy law does not apply to businesses located in other states. - The lawsuit followed a letter Shah sent to Ovadia Law Group threatening legal action.
The details: - Court documents say Shah has sent hundreds of similar letters and draft lawsuits to businesses across the country. - The letters claim standard website tools, including common analytics trackers, violate California wiretapping laws. - Ovadia Law Group says its website follows the law and that California cannot regulate a Florida business with no nexus to California. - The firm filed in Florida rather than wait to be sued in California.
Between the lines: - The lawsuit is part of a broader pushback against privacy claims built around website tracking technology. - In May 2026, a federal court in Los Angeles dismissed one of Shah's lawsuits and ruled that simply typing words into a public website does not create real privacy damage. - On July 20, 2026, a federal judge in California labeled Shah a vexatious litigant, requiring special permission before he can file new privacy lawsuits in that district.
What's next: - Ovadia Law Group wants a federal court in Florida to issue a clear ruling on whether its website can be targeted under California privacy law. - The outcome could affect how other local businesses respond to similar demand letters and threatened lawsuits.
The bottom line: - Ovadia Law Group is trying to turn a one-off threat letter into a broader test case on the reach of California privacy law.
Disclaimer: This article was produced by AGP Wire with the assistance of artificial intelligence based on original source content and has been refined to improve clarity, structure, and readability. This content is provided on an “as is” basis. While care has been taken in its preparation, it may contain inaccuracies or omissions, and readers should consult the original source and independently verify key information where appropriate. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, investment, or other professional advice.
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