Claim Form Deadline: October 27, 2024
Payout: Varies
Proof Required: No
Overview of the Settlement
The Philadelphia Inquirer has reached a $1,125,000 settlement in a class action lawsuit. The allegations claim that The Philadelphia Inquirer, LLC intercepted the electronic communications of its digital subscribers without proper consent and disclosed them to Facebook. This included sharing subscriber Facebook IDs and video viewing data without user consent.
The lawsuit contends that The Philadelphia Inquirer violated consumer privacy laws, including sections of the Video Privacy Protection Act and the Pennsylvania Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Control Act.
Total Settlement Amount
The total settlement for the digital subscription class action is set at $1,125,000.
How to Qualify for a Payout
To be eligible for a payout, you must have had a digital subscription with The Philadelphia Inquirer at any point from October 1, 2019, to January 16, 2024, and have used Facebook during that period.
Potential Settlement Payment
The payout amount for each claimant will be determined by dividing the net settlement fund by the number of valid claims submitted and approved. The exact amount per claimant has not yet been specified.
How to File a Claim
You can file a claim by submitting a Claim Form either online or by mail. All Claim Forms must be submitted or postmarked by October 27, 2024.
Proof Requirements
While the notice does not explicitly state that proof is required to file a claim, you may need to provide a personalized code or unique Notice ID, which you may have received via email or mail.
Claim Form Website: Philadelphia Inquirer Lawsuit Site
Please be aware that your claim form will be rejected if it contains fraudulent information. By submitting your information and your sworn statement of its accuracy, you are agreeing to do so under penalty of perjury. Submitting false information not only jeopardizes your claim but also affects others who are genuinely eligible for the settlement. If you are uncertain about your eligibility for this class action settlement, please visit the class action administrator’s website for more information. Note that NoProofClassActions.org participates in the Amazon affiliate advertising program, and this post may include affiliate links, which could result in us earning a commission if you make a purchase through those links.