Jury Awards $314.6 Million Against Google — California Android Users Now Set to Share $350 Million Settlement
By Steve Levine
Published: April 9, 2026
Settlement Amount: $350,000,000
Jury Verdict: $314,626,932
Eligible: California Android users (since August 9, 2016)
Claim Form Required: No — no action needed right now
Official Website: CellularDataClassAction.com
After a month-long trial in Santa Clara County Superior Court, a California jury found that Google secretly used Android phone owners' paid cellular data to transfer information to its servers — without their knowledge or consent. The jury awarded the class $314,626,932 in damages.
Rather than pursue an appeal, Google has agreed to a $350 million settlement to resolve the case entirely. The settlement also avoids several additional motions the plaintiffs had brought seeking pre-judgment interest, post-judgment interest, costs, and injunctive relief — any of which could have pushed Google's total liability even higher.
What Was This Case About?
The lawsuit, filed on August 9, 2019, alleged that Google's Android operating system caused mobile phones to use their cellular data to transfer a variety of information to Google without users' permission. The plaintiffs — Attila Csupo, Andrew Burke, and Kerry Hecht — claimed that these transfers occurred in the background, without any notice to the user, including when the phones were in a completely idle state: not moving, not being touched, with all apps closed.The heart of the complaint was straightforward: although Google could have designed these transfers to happen only over Wi-Fi, it instead designed them to also take place over cellular networks — burning through data that users were paying for out of their own pockets.
Google denied the allegations, contending that the transfers provided valuable benefits to users and could not be limited to Wi-Fi. Google further argued that it disclosed these transfers and obtained consent through user controls.
The Trial and Jury Verdict
Trial began on June 2, 2025, in Santa Clara County Superior Court before Judge Charles F. Adams. After roughly a month of testimony and evidence, the jury reached its verdict on July 1, 2025, finding in favor of the class by a vote of 9-3.The jury awarded the class $314,626,932 in damages — one of the largest jury verdicts in a class action privacy case involving a major tech company.
Following the verdict, the plaintiffs and Google negotiated a settlement that would resolve the case. The total cash amount of the settlement is $350 million — approximately $35 million more than the jury's award. As part of the deal, Google will also update some of its materials to better inform consumers and ask for their consent to the conduct at issue in the lawsuit.
Who Qualifies?
You may be a class member if you meet all of the following criteria:• You resided in the State of California
• You used a mobile phone running a Google-licensed version of the Android operating system
• You had a cellular data plan
• This occurred at any time from August 9, 2016, to the present
Excluded from the class are Google and its subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, and directors; the judges assigned to the case and their immediate family members; class counsel; and any persons who previously opted out of the class before May 15, 2025.
How Much Will You Get?
The total settlement fund is $350 million. Class Counsel has requested an award of attorney's fees representing 33% of the settlement amount ($115,500,000), plus approximately $7 million in litigation costs advanced over more than six years of litigation.The court held hearings on the attorney's fee request on November 14 and December 2, 2025, and will decide the final amount. All funds, less the court-approved payment of fees, costs, and administration expenses, will be distributed to individual class members.
The exact per-person payment amount has not been determined yet. You will receive additional information about how much you will be paid after the court's approval hearing.
Do I Need to Do Anything?
No. You do not need to file a claim form or take any action right now. As a class member, you will receive additional information about how you will be paid at a later date.All settlement funds will be kept in an interest-bearing account until they are distributed. Any remaining amounts that cannot practicably be distributed to class members will go to a charitable organization selected by the parties and approved by the court.
What Changes Is Google Required to Make?
Beyond the $350 million in cash, the settlement requires Google to update some of its materials to better inform consumers and obtain their consent to the data transfers at issue. Google will also be required to disable a related setting on Android devices.The full text of the settlement agreement and the proposed updates to Google's Play Terms of Service, Help Center website, and Android setup screens are available on the official case website, CellularDataClassAction.com.
The Related Federal Case
This California state court settlement runs parallel to a separate federal case, Taylor v. Google LLC (Case No. 5:20-CV-07956-VKD), which covers Android users in all other U.S. states outside California. That case resulted in a separate $135 million settlement.Together, the two settlements total $485 million. Both were negotiated with the assistance of mediators Kenneth R. Feinberg and Camille S. Biros — known for designing and administering the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. The settlements are cross-contingent, meaning if either one is not approved, the other can be terminated as well.
If you are not a California resident but used an Android phone with a cellular data plan in the United States since November 2017, you may be covered by the federal Taylor v. Google settlement instead. Read the full investigation into the $135 million federal settlement here, or see our step-by-step guide on how to get paid from the federal settlement.
Timeline
• Complaint Filed: August 9, 2019
• Class Period: August 9, 2016 – present
• Class Certified: October 26, 2023
• Trial Began: June 2, 2025
• Jury Verdict: July 1, 2025 ($314,626,932)
• Objection Deadline: February 10, 2026
• Final Approval Hearing: February 24, 2026 at 1:30 PM PST
What You Should Do
If you are a California resident who has used an Android phone with a cellular data plan at any time since August 9, 2016, you are likely a class member. Here's what to know:• You do not need to take any action right now to be eligible for payment.
• Check CellularDataClassAction.com often for updates about the case, or sign up to receive email updates by completing the Interest Registration Form on the website.
• You will receive another notice explaining exactly how you will be paid once the court decides how the settlement funds will be distributed.
• If you have questions, you can email info@CellularDataClassAction.com.
Related Google Lawsuits and Cases
• Google $135 Million Federal Android Cellular Data Settlement (Taylor v. Google) — The parallel federal case covering Android users in all states outside California.• Google Android Settlement: How to Get Paid (Federal Case Guide) — Step-by-step guide to getting paid from the federal $135 million settlement.
• Google $425 Million Web & App Activity Privacy Settlement — A jury awarded $425.7 million against Google for tracking web and app activity without consent.
• Google $700 Million Play Store Antitrust Settlement — Antitrust claims over Google Play Store billing practices.
• Google $5 Billion Incognito Mode Privacy Lawsuit — Allegations that Google tracked users while browsing in Incognito mode.
• Google Assistant $68 Million Privacy Settlement — Claims that Google Assistant recorded conversations without consent.
• Social Media Addiction Lawsuit (Tolbert v. Meta) — A class action against Meta, Google/YouTube, TikTok, and Snapchat alleging platforms were designed to be addictive and caused mental health harm to children and teens.
How Do I Find Class Action Settlements?
Find all the latest class actions you can qualify for by getting notified of new lawsuits as soon as they are open to claims:Case Information
The case is Attila Csupo et al. v. Google LLC, Case No. 19–CV–352557, in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Santa Clara, before Hon. Charles F. Adams, Department 7.Named plaintiffs: Attila Csupo, Andrew Burke, and Kerry Hecht.
Class Counsel: Marc A. Wallenstein of Korein Tillery LLC (Chicago, IL) and Glen E. Summers of Bartlit Beck LLP (Denver, CO).
Official Settlement Website: www.CellularDataClassAction.com
Settlement Administrator Email: info@CellularDataClassAction.com
Court Filing
Sources
• Official Court Notice of Settlement and Approval Hearing, Csupo v. Google LLC, Case No. 19–CV–352557 (Santa Clara County Superior Court)• CellularDataClassAction.com — Official Settlement Website
About This Article
This article is based on court filings and the official settlement notice and is provided for informational purposes. OpenClassActions.com is a consumer news site and is not a law firm or the settlement administrator.
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Submit Claim| Class Action Summary | |
| Status | Settlement — Final Approval Hearing Scheduled |
|---|---|
| Jury Verdict | $314,626,932 (9-3 in favor of class) |
| Settlement Fund | $350,000,000 |
| Claim Form | Not required — no action needed right now |
| Category | Privacy / Cellular Data / California |
| Class Period | August 9, 2016 – present |
| Eligible | California residents who used Android phones with cellular data plans |
| Case Number | 19–CV–352557 |
| Case Title | Attila Csupo et al. v. Google LLC |
| Court | Santa Clara County Superior Court |
| Judge | Hon. Charles F. Adams, Dept. 7 |
| Trial Date | June 2, 2025 |
| Verdict Date | July 1, 2025 |
| Objection Deadline | February 10, 2026 |
| Final Approval Hearing | February 24, 2026 at 1:30 PM PST |
| Attorneys' Fees | Up to 33% ($115.5M) + ~$7M costs |
| Official Website | Cellular Data Class Action |
| Related Federal Case | Taylor v. Google ($135M) |