Google to Pay $135 Million Settlement to 100 Million Android Users
Google agreed to pay $135 million to resolve a 2020 class-action over claims that Android devices sent user data without permission. Roughly 100 million cellular-connected Android users from Nov. 12, 2017 to present may file claims, with actual payouts reduced by court-approved fees and expenses.
1. Settlement Overview
A 2020 lawsuit alleged Android OS transmitted user data without consent, leading Google to agree to a $135 million class-action settlement covering devices used from November 12, 2017 onward.
2. Eligibility Criteria
All users who connected Android mobile devices to cellular networks within the specified period may submit claims, with the administrator estimating roughly 100 million qualifying individuals.
3. Payout Calculations
The $135 million fund will be allocated after deducting attorney fees, taxes, and court-approved expenses, so individual payments will depend on the total number of valid claims filed.
4. Claim Process
Qualifying users receive a notice ID via mail or email and must register it on the settlement website, providing payment details to confirm and receive their distribution.