A photo of the logo of the Netflix streaming service provider in Paris September 15, 2014. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photohave launched a class action lawsuit against the streaming giant for leaving the Russian market, demanding 60 million roubles in compensation, the RIA news agency reported on Wednesday.
Netflix Inc said in March that it suspended its service in Russia and had temporarily stopped all future projects and acquisitions in the country as it assessed the impact of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. "Today, a law firm representing the interests of Netflix users filed a class action lawsuit against the American Netflix service with the Khamovnichesky District Court of Moscow", RIA cited law firm Chernyshov, Lukoyanov & Partners as saying."The reason for the lawsuit was a violation of Russian users' rights due to Netflix's unilateral refusal to provide services in Russia.