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lorida’s crackdown on adult-industry platforms under its age-verification law has hit a notable pause—at least in one high-profile case.
The Florida Attorney General’s Office has agreed to dismiss its lawsuit against adult industry (aka high-risk) payment processor Segpay, resolving allegations that the company violated Florida’s age-verification requirements. The dismissal was confirmed by AVN.
According to Segpay’s attorney, Corey Silverstein, the case was resolved after collaborative discussions with the state.
“Segpay is very pleased with the outcome and grateful that the Florida Attorney General’s office worked collaboratively with our legal team to understand the facts and resolve the matter thoroughly,” Silverstein said.
Silverstein serves as counsel to Lawrence Walters of Walters Law Group, who acted as lead defense counsel. Court filings from the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court show both parties submitted a joint stipulation for voluntary dismissal, formally ending the case.
What Is Florida’s House Bill 3?
The lawsuit stemmed from Florida’s age-verification statute, House Bill 3, which was enacted to restrict minors’ access to online adult content.
House Bill 3 requires websites that publish material deemed “harmful to minors” to implement robust age-verification measures, typically through government-issued identification or approved third-party verification systems. The law also expands liability beyond content platforms themselves, allowing enforcement actions against payment processors and related service providers if the state believes they facilitate non-compliant sites.
Since its passage, HB 3 has been widely criticized by civil-liberties advocates and adult-industry stakeholders, who argue the law raises serious privacy, data-security, and free-speech concerns, while placing disproportionate compliance burdens on lawful businesses.
Part of a Broader Enforcement Campaign
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed the Segpay lawsuit in September 2025 as part of a broader enforcement effort under House Bill 3.
At the same time, Uthmeier brought separate complaints against Aylo, the parent company of Pornhub, as well as the operators of XVideos and XNXX. Several of those cases also included allegations under the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, asserting deceptive trade practices alongside age-verification violations.
When announcing the lawsuits, Uthmeier framed the effort as part of Florida’s push to protect children from online sexual content.
Why the Dismissal Matters
While Florida’s enforcement efforts against other platforms remain ongoing, the dismissal of the Segpay case highlights the legal gray area surrounding age-verification laws—particularly when they extend beyond publishers to the financial infrastructure that supports adult content online.
For the adult industry, the outcome is a reminder that compliance battles under House Bill 3 are far from settled—and that even in a politically charged environment, not every case ends with penalties or precedent-setting rulings.
