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WPE Customer Initiates Class Action Against Matt Mullenweg and Automattic

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A class action lawsuit was filed Friday by Ryan Keller, CEO of Ohio-based cybersecurity firm SecureSight, against Automattic and its CEO Matt Mullenweg. The suit alleges multiple counts of tortious interference and violations of California’s Unfair Competition Law.

The lawsuit seeks to represent all US-based WP Engine customers with active WordPress hosting plans between September-December 2024. According to the complaint, Automattic deliberately undermined WP Engine’s services, causing significant disruption to businesses relying on the platform.

The plaintiff emphasizes that WordPress’s success stems from its community and ecosystem of plugins and themes, arguing that the actions of Mullenweg and Automattic have destabilized this ecosystem and harmed users and developers alike.

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2 responses to “WPE Customer Initiates Class Action Against Matt Mullenweg and Automattic”

  1. situs hayati777 Avatar
    situs hayati777

    This lawsuit could have major implications for WordPress users and the broader ecosystem. If the allegations are true, Automattic’s actions may have seriously disrupted businesses relying on WP Engine. Transparency and fair competition are key—interested to see how this unfolds. #WordPress #Automattic #Lawsuit #WPEngine

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    Helvic Boss

    What specific actions did Automattic take to allegedly undermine WP Engine’s services? Were there technical disruptions, policy changes, or restrictions on integrations that impacted users? Curious to know how this has affected the broader WordPress ecosystem.

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