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Original post 6/29/22:
Facebook Settlement
Facebook Class Settlement link
This lawsuit alleges that Facebook improperly tracked their users from the United States while visiting other websites that had a Facebook ‘Like’ button on their pages. Facebook has agreed to a $90 million settlement payout to affected users.
Who Is Eligible?
Anyone who was a Facebook user in the US and visited non-Facebook websites that displayed the Facebook ‘Like’ button, between April 22, 2010 and September 26, 2011.
How Much?
The total settlement fund is $90 million. There is no stated estimate of how much payout will be, it’ll depend on the number of claimants.
Important Dates
- Claims must be submitted by September 22, 2022
- Must have had a Facebook account between Apr. 22, 2010 through Sept. 26, 2011
Final Thoughts
Should be easy enough to fill out if you were affected during the eligible timeframe.
Hat tip to DDG
