It’s once again the chance to receive some free money due to a company’s alleged wrongdoing. If you’ve used an Android phone in the last decade, there’s good news. Google may have to pay you up to $100 this year. This is part of a preliminary $135 million settlement from the Taylor v. Google LLC class-action lawsuit. The lawsuit claimed Google used Android users’ cellular data to transfer information without permission. Those who believe their data was misused can register for payments on the settlement website. This settlement may include as many as 100 million Android users in the U.S. To see if you qualify, check the email linked to your Android account for the settlement notice.
Not sure if you’re eligible? Consider these requirements:
1. Be a real person based in the United States.
2. Have used an Android phone with cellular data since Nov. 12, 2017.
3. Not be part of Csupo v. Google LLC, another lawsuit for Californians.
If you meet these criteria, provide your payment details on the settlement website. There’s a hearing on June 23 to confirm if these payouts will proceed, revealing whether you’ll receive money. The exact sum isn’t known, and though up to $100 is possible, the amount may be less.
Despite not admitting wrongdoing, Google agreed to the payout and will update its Google Play terms related to passive data transfers. However, the potential cash relief for an incident that went unnoticed for years is a highlight.