A group of approximately 100 survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has filed a proposed class action lawsuit against the United States government and Google, alleging that the disclosure and continued online circulation of their personal information has caused ongoing harm. Filed in late March in federal court in the Northern District of California, the lawsuit claims that between December 19, 2025, and January 30, 2026, thousands of pages of unredacted records released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act exposed sensitive information, including names, phone numbers, email addresses, physical addresses, and images of survivors.
According to the complaint, the Department of Justice initially disclosed the information through online portals and later acknowledged the release of violated survivors’ rights before withdrawing the materials. However, the plaintiffs allege that Google continues to surface the information through search results and AI-generated content despite repeated requests for removal. The survivors say the disclosures have led to harassment, threats, unwanted contact from strangers, and renewed emotional trauma.
Represented by attorney Elizabeth Kramer of Erickson Kramer Osborne, the plaintiffs are seeking compensatory damages from the federal government under the Privacy Act and are asking the court to order Google to stop republishing the information. The lawsuit also includes claims under California laws related to doxxing, unfair competition, invasion of privacy, and negligent infliction of emotional distress. Both defendants face demands for damages, injunctive relief, and a jury trial. Google did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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