The case is about an online dating service called Matchmaker.com. A false profile of Christianne Carafano was created without her knowledge or consent, causing harm to her reputation and privacy. Carafano sued Matchmaker for invasion of privacy, misappropriation of the right of publicity, defamation, and negligence. The court looked at whether a provision in the Communications Decency Act of 1996 called 47 U.S.C. § 230(c)(1) provides immunity to Internet services from liability for publishing false or defamatory material provided by another party. Relevant facts include Matchmaker's role as a platform for users to create their own profiles, the negative consequences for Carafano, and the provision's intention to promote the free exchange of information and ideas over the Internet and encourage voluntary monitoring for offensive or obscene material.

Carafano v. Metrosplash.com, Inc. (2003)
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
339 F.3d 1119

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