RNC Loses “Gmail Sends Money Begs To Spam” Lawsuit

Courthouse News reports:

A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a case filed by the Republican National Committee over improperly routed emails, ruling that Google violated no legislative policy or harmed its users.

U.S. District Court Judge Daniel Calabretta found Republicans made no proper accusation under California’s unfair competition law, or that Google intentionally interfered with economic relations. Additionally, the party didn’t point to any other law Google might have broken, which is essential for an economic relations claim to succeed.

The party had claimed that in the seven months before the 2022 midterm elections Google sent almost all of its fundraising emails to spam folders. This would happen in the days near the end of each month, which the party says cost it significant donations — and done for political reasons.

Read the full article. Photo: RNC co-chair Michael Whatley

The RNC had claimed Google improperly and intentionally routed fundraising emails to Gmail users’ spam folders. @ARiquelmy https://t.co/cD4AP2swDa

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