A Chicago man is suing after his name and photo were included in a disparaging post on a popular Facebook group called, “Are We Dating the Same Guy?”

There are several Facebook “Are We Dating the Same Guy?” Facebook groups – including one that is local to Chicago/Naperville/Elgin. Nikko D’Ambrosio said the Facebook group’s local chapter has ruined his reputation – and he is hoping a new Illinois law will help.

Filed Monday in U.S. District Court in Chicago, D’Ambrioso’s lawsuit names dozens of women, one defendant’s male relative, and several tech companies, including Facebook and Meta, after posts started circulating in the Facebook group with his name, photo, and harassing text messages he reportedly sent to women. Many of the defendants in this lawsuit are moderators for the Facebook page.

D’Ambrosio’s attorneys deny their client sent the messages – and added that even if he did, the content would be protected under the First Amendment as free speech.

D’Ambrosio’s attorneys hope a new Illinois anti-doxing law – which went into effect Jan. 1 – could bolster the case, which they see as the first of its kind. The attorneys are now fielding hundreds of calls from other men who have seen their personal information attached to similar forums.

D’Ambrosio is seeking $75 million in damages. His first hearing is scheduled for March 11 at 9 a.m.