Grammarly Sued Over 'Expert' Feedback Feature

Investigative journalist claims writing tool used her name without consent

Published on Mar. 12, 2026

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A New York-based investigative journalist has filed a proposed class action lawsuit against Grammarly, the writing assistance tool, alleging the company used the names and identities of several authors for its 'Expert Review' feedback feature without their knowledge or consent.

Why it matters

This case raises concerns about the use of people's identities and reputations by tech companies without proper authorization, which could have broader implications for the industry's data privacy and transparency practices.

The details

According to the complaint, Grammarly's 'Expert Review' tool offers users comments and feedback from authors, journalists, editors, and lawyers, but these individuals were neither aware of nor had consented to the use of their names with the product. The plaintiff, Julia Angwin, discovered Grammarly's use of her name through another journalist's reporting.

  • The lawsuit was filed on March 12, 2026 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

The players

Julia Angwin

A New York-based investigative journalist who is the plaintiff in the lawsuit against Grammarly.

Superhuman Platform Inc.

The California-based company that owns and operates the Grammarly writing assistance tool.

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What’s next

The judge will determine whether the lawsuit can proceed as a class action in the coming months.

The takeaway

This lawsuit highlights the need for greater transparency and consent from tech companies when using people's identities and reputations, especially those of journalists and other public figures, in their products and services.