Claim deadline nears for $68 million Google Assistant settlement - WGN-TV
A $68 million settlement for Google Assistant users is about to close, but lawyers' fees have been slashed.
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Settlement approved in class action over Google location trackingCourthouse News · 51d ago
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Plaintiffs lawyers' fee slashed in Google privacy settlementReuters · 51d ago
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Google Assistant users can get up to $56, but should act fastAL.com · 51d ago
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Claim deadline nears for $68 million Google Assistant settlementWGN-TV · 51d ago
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- Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3.
- Primary Driver: A $68 million settlement for Google Assistant users is about to close, but lawyers' fees have been slashed.
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The deadline for claiming a share of a $68 million settlement is approaching. The settlement is the result of a class-action lawsuit over Google's location tracking practices. The lawsuit alleged that Google had been tracking users' locations even when they had disabled location tracking features. The settlement affects users who purchased Google devices since 2016.
Eligible users can receive up to $56 each. The Sun and AL.com have urged users to act quickly to claim their payments. The settlement has also seen a reduction in the plaintiffs' lawyers' fees, as reported by Reuters. The claim deadline is imminent.
The exact date is not specified in coverage. Users who believe they are eligible should submit their claims as soon as possible. The reduction in lawyers' fees may affect the final payout amounts.
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What is the settlement about?
The settlement is the result of a class-action lawsuit over Google's location tracking practices.
Who is eligible for the settlement?
Users who purchased Google devices since 2016 are eligible.
How much can eligible users receive?
Eligible users can receive up to $56 each.
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