Google $135M Android Mobile Device Privacy Settlement Consumers who used an Android device with cellular data since November 12, 2017, may be eligible to receive a cash payment from a class action settlement. The settlement, which involves a $135 million payout, addresses allegations that Google’s Android operating system sent user data to the company without explicit permission, violating privacy rights. The case, which was settled to avoid prolonged litigation, requires Google to update its data transfer disclosures and settings for Android devices. The lawsuit, brought by plaintiffs who claimed unauthorized data collection occurred in the background even when devices were idle, alleged that Google used cellular data for its benefit without user consent. The settlement class includes an estimated 100 million people who used Android devices in the U.S. between November 12, 2017, and the date the settlement received final approval. Eligible class members, who are not already part of a similar California-based settlement (Csupo v. Google), may receive a pro rata cash payment up to a maximum of $100 per person. To qualify, individuals must reside in the U.S. and have used an Android device to access the internet via a cellular data network operated by a mobile carrier. The settlement excludes participants in the Csupo case, which involved California residents. Payments will be distributed after the court grants final approval, which is scheduled for June 23, 2026. The exclusion deadline for opting out of the settlement is May 29, 2026. The $135 million settlement fund will cover various expenses, including $1.5 million for administrative costs, $39.825 million for attorneys’ fees, $750,000 for attorneys’ expenses, and $75,000 in service awards to class representatives. The remaining funds will go to eligible class members.#class_action #google #android #cellular_data #settlement
