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Google Android Information Collection Settlement

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Google · Android operating system · Ongoing Litigation

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About this case

The class action alleges that Google needlessly collected cellular data associated with Android products after purchasing that data from mobile carriers. The settlement still required court approval at the time described, and the current procedural status is not otherwise specified.

Case overview

Defendant company
Google
Product or service
Android operating system
Case name
Joseph Taylor, et al. v. Google LLC
Court case number
5:20-cv-07956-VKD
Case status
Ongoing Litigation
Lawsuit type
Privacy
Reported harm
Privacy Security

Important dates

Android Mobile Data Settlement Claim
Android Cellular Data Settlement Claim

Participation information

Availability is based on each listed participation option and its deadline.

Android Mobile Data Settlement Claim

U.S. residents who used an Android device on a cellular data plan at any time from November 12, 2017, through the date of final court approval may have been eligible, excluding people already participating in the Csupo v. Google LLC lawsuit.

People who received a notice with a Notice ID and Confirmation Code were instructed to complete the Payment Election Form on the official settlement website. People who did not receive a notice were instructed to call 1-844-655-4255 or email info@FederalCellularClassAction.com.

Type
Settlement Claim
Status
Deadline passed
Total settlement amount
$135,000,000
Amount per claim
$100
Payout
Up to $100 per person; the exact amount depended on the number of valid claims and deductions for legal fees and administration costs.
Reported proof requirement
Unclear
Submit a claim Settlement information

Android Cellular Data Settlement Claim

The settlement concerns Texans who used Android devices, including Samsung Galaxy devices, and may include devices purchased after 2017.

A Payment Election Form may be used after the settlement terms are approved. The article does not specify whether claims are currently available.

Type
Settlement Claim
Status
Deadline passed
Total settlement amount
$135,000,000
Payout
Approved claimants were slated to receive under $100 each.
Reported proof requirement
Unclear

Android Settlement Claim

Android users with a qualifying device may be eligible to receive payment from the settlement.

Type
Settlement Claim
Status
Unknown
Total settlement amount
$135,000,000
Amount per claim
$100
Payout
Eligible claimants could receive up to $100 after final approval.
Reported proof requirement
Unclear

Android Cellular Data Collection Settlement Claim

U.S. residents who used an Android device to access the internet after November 12, 2017, may be eligible for a payment.

Type
Settlement Claim
Status
Unknown
Reported proof requirement
Unclear

Android Privacy Settlement Payment Process

The settlement terms described in the article cover U.S. residents who used an Android device with a cellular data plan at any time from November 12, 2017, through the settlement approval date, excluding members of a related California-only settlement case.

Eligible users do not technically need to file a claim to receive payment. Users who received a settlement notice may use the settlement website to enter their Notice ID and confirmation code and select a payment method. The article also states that requests to opt out or object were due May 29, 2026.

Type
Settlement Claim
Status
No action required
Total settlement amount
$135,000,000
Amount per claim
$100
Payout
Payments are to be processed during the distribution phase if the settlement receives final approval. The amount per eligible user is not specified.
Reported proof requirement
Unclear
Settlement information Settlement information Submit a claim

Android data collection settlement claim

The settlement concerns people who used an Android product with internet access; the available information does not provide complete eligibility requirements.

Type
Settlement Claim
Status
Unknown

Android settlement claim

The settlement covers eligible U.S.-based Android users who had Google accounts and used Android devices during specified time periods, as described in the article.

Visit the settlement website, verify eligibility, and submit a claim form. The article does not provide an absolute claim URL or a specific deadline.

Type
Settlement Claim
Status
Unknown
Total settlement amount
$100,000,000
Payout
Payments will be determined after the claims period closes and the settlement fund is divided among valid claimants, after fees and costs.
Reported proof requirement
Unclear

Google Android Data Settlement Claim

The article states that claims can be filed in the settlement.

Type
Settlement Claim
Status
Unknown
Total settlement amount
$135,000,000
Reported proof requirement
Unclear

Android Background Data Use Settlement

People who used an Android device with a cellular data plan and accessed the internet using that device at any point from November 12, 2017, through final approval may be included, except those who are part of Csupo v. Google LLC.

Class members are automatically included. The article encourages eligible users to visit the official settlement website to choose how they want to be paid.

Type
Settlement Claim
Status
Unknown
Total settlement amount
$135,000,000
Payout
Estimated individual payments may be approximately $1 to $1.50, with payments potentially reaching a $100 cap if funds remain.
Reported proof requirement
Unclear

Android Background Cellular Data Settlement Claim

Android users may qualify based on claims that the operating system used cellular data in the background without permission.

Type
Settlement Claim
Status
Unknown
Total settlement amount
$135,000,000
Reported proof requirement
Unclear

Android Settlement Payment Election

U.S. users who used an Android smartphone with cellular data between November 12, 2017, and the date of the final order may be eligible. California residents are excluded.

Submit a preferred payment method through the settlement website. Available methods include PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, ACH, or a virtual Mastercard.

Type
Settlement Claim
Status
Unknown
Total settlement amount
$135,000,000
Amount per claim
$100
Payout
The maximum expected payout is about $100 per eligible person, with the final amount depending on the number of claims and deductions for administration costs, taxes, and legal fees.
Reported proof requirement
Unclear

Android information collection settlement claims

The settlement is described as potentially applying to Texas residents and other consumers, but specific eligibility requirements are not specified.

Type
Settlement Claim
Status
Unknown
Total settlement amount
$135,000,000
Reported proof requirement
Unclear

Automatic Settlement Enrollment

The article states that the settlement automatically includes qualifying Android users who connected to cellular networks since November 12, 2017, subject to the settlement terms.

No claim form is required according to the article. The settlement website may be used to review eligibility and select a payment method; users wishing to opt out or object faced a May 29, 2026 deadline.

Type
Settlement Claim
Status
No action required
Total settlement amount
$135,000,000
Payout
Individual payment amounts are not specified and depend on distribution of the settlement fund.
Reported proof requirement
Unclear

Android Cellular Data Settlement Payment Election

Living individuals residing in the United States who used an Android device with a cellular data plan at any point from November 12, 2017, until the date the settlement receives final approval. Individuals who were part of the separate California settlement are excluded.

Complete the payment election form using the notice ID and confirmation code sent by email. If you do nothing, administrators will try to send a payment, but failed attempts may result in missing the payment.

Type
Settlement Claim
Status
Unknown
Total settlement amount
$135,000,000
Payout
The estimated initial payout is just over $1 per person. If funds remain after the first payments, additional payments may be sent to recipients, up to a maximum of $100 per person.
Reported proof requirement
Unclear

Android Cellular Data Settlement Payment Process

U.S. users who used an Android device with a cellular data plan at any time since November 17, 2017 may be covered; California residents appear to be excluded.

Eligible users may select a payment method using a notice ID and confirmation code from the official settlement email or mailed notice. Users who do nothing remain eligible for a payment, but may not receive one unless they select a payment method.

Type
Settlement Claim
Status
Unknown
Total settlement amount
$135,000,000
Payout
Individual payments are capped at $100 per class member, but the actual payment amount is expected to be lower.
Reported proof requirement
Unclear

Android Settlement Claim

Android users who accessed the internet from their device through a cellular network at any time from November 12, 2017, to the present may be eligible.

File a claim as described in the article.

Type
Settlement Claim
Status
Unknown
Total settlement amount
$135,000,000

Android Data Settlement Payment Process

Individuals identified as eligible through a Notice ID and Confirmation Code may select a preferred payment method. Individuals who believe they qualify but did not receive notice may contact the settlement administrator.

Eligible class members who received a Notice ID and Confirmation Code can select a preferred payment method. No action is required to receive a payment, although selecting a method may reduce delivery risks.

Type
Settlement Claim
Status
No action required
Total settlement amount
$135,000,000
Payout
The maximum distribution is capped at $100 per class member. Final amounts are to be distributed equally from remaining funds after administrative, tax, and legal fees are deducted.
Reported proof requirement
Unclear

Settlement claim

Type
Settlement Claim
Status
Unknown
Total settlement amount
$135,000,000
Reported proof requirement
Unclear

Android Data Transmission Settlement Claim

People in the United States who used an Android device to access the internet through a cellular data plan at any time since November 12, 2017, and did not opt out of the class may qualify.

The article states that eligible users may file a claim, but it does not provide a claim deadline, claim URL, or detailed filing instructions. The settlement administrator may attempt to issue payments without payment information, but users may miss payments if delivery is unsuccessful. The deadline to exclude yourself from the settlement was May 29, 2026; people who opted out will not receive a payment.

Type
Settlement Claim
Status
Unknown
Total settlement amount
$135,000,000
Payout
The payment amount is unknown and will depend on the number of valid claims and deductions for court-approved attorneys' fees, costs, taxes, and other expenses.
Reported proof requirement
Unclear

Settlement payment-method selection

The settlement is described as covering United States users who used an Android device with a cellular data plan at any time since November 17, 2017. California residents appear to be excluded because of a separate class action.

Eligible users may select a payment method using a notice ID and confirmation code from an official settlement notice. Users who received no notice may contact the settlement administrator through the settlement site. The article states that users who take no action remain eligible but may not receive payment if they do not select a payment method.

Type
Settlement Claim
Status
Unknown
Total settlement amount
$135,000,000
Payout
Individual payments are capped at $100 per class member, but the actual payment amount may be lower because attorney fees and payments to other eligible users will be deducted from the settlement fund.
Reported proof requirement
Unclear

Settlement payment method selection

U.S. users who used an Android device with a cellular data plan at any time since November 17, 2017 may be eligible. California residents appear to be excluded.

Select a payment method using the notice ID and confirmation code from the official settlement email or mailed notice. Consumers who did not receive a notice can use the settlement site's contact information to inquire about eligibility. Consumers who do nothing remain eligible for a payment, but may not receive one without selecting a payment method.

Type
Settlement Claim
Status
Unknown
Total settlement amount
$135,000,000
Amount per claim
$100
Payout
Individual payments are capped at $100 per class member, although the actual payment may be lower.
Reported proof requirement
Unclear

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