Millions of Android users could be getting up to $100 in a new $135 million class-action Google settlement.
Around 100 million users will be eligible to receive payment, but whether you’re included will depend on certain factors.
The settlement comes from a case known as Taylor v. Google LLC, which was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California and accused Google of transferring user information to the company using its Android operating system – without the user’s permission. The suit also stated that transfers consumed users’ cellular data and occurred in the background, without any notice to the user, “including when the devices are in a completely idle state.”
Google denied any wrongdoing in connection with the lawsuit.
Here’s how to check if you’re eligible:
Who is eligible?
According to the settlement website, anyone in the U.S. who used mobile devices “running the Android operating system to access the internet through cellular data networks operated by mobile carriers at any time from November 12, 2017, to the date this Settlement receives final approval,” is considered eligible.
The only exception is anyone who is a class member in a similar lawsuit for California known as Csupo v. Google LLC.
According to the administrator, eligible users should have received a notice ID and confirmation code via mail or email. If you did not receive those and aren’t sure if you are included, you can call the settlement administrator at (844) 655-4255.
How do I file a claim?
Eligible users don’t need to file a claim to get their payouts. Those who do not opt out of the settlement will automatically receive payment.
Users are urged, however, to choose how they receive their payment using a Payment Election Form. Those who don’t fill out the form could lose out on their payment.
“If you do not select a payment method, the Settlement Administrator will still attempt to send you your payment automatically, but you run the risk of not receiving a payment from this Settlement if those attempts are unsuccessful,” the settlement website states.
How much money could I get?
If the settlement is approved, Google will pay $135 million, though it’s unclear how much users will receive.
“It depends in part on how many Settlement Class Members are successfully paid,” the settlement website notes.
There are approximately 100 million Settlement Class Members.
Eligible users will receive an equal share, but only after the money has paid notice and administration costs, taxes and attorney fees ad expenses. Court documents showed payments would not exceed $100.
When should I expect payment?
Payments can’t be made until the settlement receives final approval and any potential appeals are settled.
A hearing for final approval is currently set for June 23.
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