An ancient Irish law dating back four centuries is blocking major class-action lawsuits against Big Tech in Europe, creating a legal paradox that undermines the EU’s own consumer rights directive. Rooted in medieval concepts of “maintenance” and “champerty,” this rule forbids non-directly-involved parties from funding lawsuits — a restriction unique to Ireland within the EU. As a result, powerful tech giants evade accountability while nonprofits like Noyb and the Irish Council for Civil Liberties are shut out due to prohibitive costs. Yet hope emerges: Ireland’s Law Reform Commission is set to review the law, and the government may soon waive court fees for qualified groups. The European Commission is closely watching, signaling this could be a turning point for collective justice in Europe.
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