Hi!
I found out that there are many, many other people being sued around the US by the same individual, and for the same reason - a 'violation of the Fair Housing Act.
As you can see on the link below, one other person posted about this:
https://community.airbnb.com/t5/Community-Help/served-with-lawsuit-alleging-Fair-Housing-Act-violati...
The person who answered the phone on Airbnb when I first learned of the lawsuit agains me, told me that 'this is a matter between you and your lawyer', she only agreed to contact the legal department after I insisted. Nevertheless, I was not allowed to speak to any one in the legal department, the lady said only that she had 'notified' them about my case. I got an email confirming that, and that was all, they made no further contact with me.
I feel I am being sued - and for the first time in my life, as I am a law-abidding person - because or Airbnb careless policy allowing people to click yes or no on the item 'children under 12'. That was all I did. I now know that this is a violation of the Fair Housing Act, I had no idea. Airbnb legal department must know it is a violation, and I am sure those lawyers are paid good money to know the laws regarding rental of properties in the US.
Because of their oversight, there are dozens of people like me being sued.
Technically, every host on Airbnb can be sued as well, for the same reasons. Be careful with that yes or no buttom, it may cost you a lot!
Really upsetting...
Maria