SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. - A nonprofit has filed a lawsuit against YouTube claiming the online video sharing and social media platform has not enforced its ban on videos depicting animal abuse out of concern it could impact revenue.
The organization, Lady Freethinker, filed the paperwork Monday in the California Superior Court for the County of Santa Clara.
According to its website, Lady Freethinker is an animal rights group which "gives a voice to those who cannot speak out for themselves."The organization, founded by Nina Jackel, said in court documents "YouTube has chosen to put profits over principles of ethical and humane treatment of innocent animals."The nonprofit further claimed it has found and seen videos including "apex.