Settlement Amount:
$8,250,000
Claim Deadline:
September 14, 2026
Proof Required:
No documentation — attest to eligibility; register for a Unique Class Member ID
Official Settlement Website:
What Is the Case About?
Google agreed to pay $8.25 million to resolve allegations that it collected personal information from children under 13 through Google Play apps and used that data for behavioral advertising, in violation of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and state privacy laws. Google denies wrongdoing.
Who Qualifies?
U.S. residents who were under 13 when they downloaded or used Google Play applications between April 1, 2015 and the present. No documentation is required — claimants attest under oath to eligibility. Parents or guardians must file for claimants under 18 as of May 2026.
How Much Can You Get?
Eligible claimants are estimated to receive $40–$200 each, depending on claim volume, distributed proportionally after fees and costs.
How to File
Register at the official website for a Unique Class Member ID, complete the online claim form (address, birth month/year, attestation), and submit electronically or by mail postmarked by September 14, 2026.
Key Deadlines
- Opt-out deadline: August 4, 2026
- Claim deadline: September 14, 2026 (11:59 p.m. PT online)
- Final approval hearing: September 24, 2026, 10:00 a.m. PT, San José
Case Details
| Case Name | A.B., et al. v. Google LLC, et al. |
| Case Number | 5:23-cv-03101 |
| Court | U.S. District Court, N.D. California (Hon. P. Casey Pitts) |
| Administrator | Kroll Settlement Administration LLC |
| Settlement Amount | $8,250,000 |
File / Check Official Settlement Site
Sources
- Google Play Children's Privacy Settlement — $8.25M, No Proof on OpenClassActions.com — full settlement breakdown, with eligibility, payout tiers and filing steps.
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By Steve Levine. OpenClassActions.org is a consumer news and information site and is not a class action administrator, class counsel, or a law firm. This page summarizes a public class action settlement and is general information, not legal advice. Deadlines and payment timing may change — always verify details at the official settlement website before filing. Class action claim forms are submitted under penalty of perjury; submit only truthful information.