Claim deadline nears for $68 million Google Assistant settlement - WGN-TV
The deadline for a $68 million settlement over Google Assistant location tracking is imminent.
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- Settlement approved in class action over Google location tracking Courthouse News · 2d ago
- Final day to claim automatic payment from $68m settlement if you bought a Google device since 2016 the-sun.com · 2d ago
- Plaintiffs lawyers' fee slashed in Google privacy settlement Reuters · 2d ago
- Google Assistant users can get up to $56, but should act fast AL.com · 2d ago
- Claim deadline nears for $68 million Google Assistant settlement WGN-TV · 2d ago
What happened
The deadline for claiming a share of a $68 million settlement is approaching. The settlement stems from a class-action lawsuit over Google's location tracking practices. The lawsuit alleges that Google continued to track users' locations even after they had disabled location history. The settlement affects users who purchased Google devices since 2016. Those eligible for the settlement can receive up to $56 each.
The deadline for claims is nearing, prompting urgency among potential claimants. The settlement also includes a reduction in the plaintiffs' lawyers' fees. The settlement was approved in a class-action lawsuit. The Sun and AL.com have emphasized the urgency for users to act quickly. Reuters has covered the reduction in the plaintiffs' lawyers' fees.
The Courthouse News has provided details on the settlement approval. The next steps involve the processing of claims by the deadline. The reduction in lawyers' fees may influence future class-action settlements. The settlement's approval and the impending deadline are driving the trend.
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Questions people are asking
What is the deadline for the Google Assistant settlement?
The deadline for claiming a share of the $68 million settlement is nearing.
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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