A $3.85 million class action settlement has been reached in a lawsuit alleging the Los Angeles Times installed tracking technologies on visitors’ browsers without consent, violating California’s Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA). Anyone who visited LATimes.com or used the LA Times app in California between January 2023 and December 2025 may be eligible — no paid subscription required.
Settlement Amount: $3,850,000 | Claim Deadline: May 20, 2026 | No Proof Required | Payout: Pro Rata Share
What Is This Settlement About?
The lawsuit alleged that the LA Times embedded three third-party tracking technologies — TripleLift, GumGum, and Audiencerate trackers — into its website and app, collecting user data without obtaining consent. The LA Times denies it violated any law, but has agreed to settle the case.
Who Is Eligible?
Anyone who accessed LATimes.com or the LA Times mobile app while in California between January 31, 2023 and December 19, 2025. You do not need to be a paid subscriber — casual visitors are included.
How Much Can You Receive?
Each claimant receives a pro rata share of the settlement fund after deducting attorney fees (up to one-third), administrative costs, and a $5,000 incentive award to the class representative. The exact per-person amount depends on the number of valid claims filed.
How to File a Claim
Submit a claim online at LAtimescipasettlement.com or mail a paper form to: Mirmalek v. Los Angeles Times Communications, LLC, c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, P.O. Box 225391, New York, NY 10150-5391. No proof of visiting the website is required.
Important Dates
- Claim Deadline: May 20, 2026
- Opt-Out/Objection Deadline: April 22, 2026
- Final Approval Hearing: June 26, 2026
- Payment Distribution: Within 180 days after court approval
Case Details
| Case Name | Mirmalek v. Los Angeles Times Communications, LLC |
| Case Number | 3:24-CV-01797-CRB |
| Court | U.S. District Court, Northern District of California |
| Judge | Hon. Charles R. Breyer |
| Settlement Amount | $3,850,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be a paid LA Times subscriber?
No. Anyone who visited the LA Times website or app in California during the class period qualifies, including casual readers.
What tracking did the LA Times allegedly install?
The lawsuit identified three third-party trackers — TripleLift, GumGum, and Audiencerate — that allegedly collected user data without consent.
See the LA Times privacy settlement details on OpenClassActions.com.
By Steve Levine | Published: February 26, 2026
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