Is there a settlement in the NordVPN class action?

No. Sasgen v. NordVPN S.A. is a newly filed class action. There is no settlement amount, no claim form, and no payment timeline yet.

Who could be affected by the NordVPN class action?

If the case is certified or settles, a potential class could include Illinois consumers who were enrolled in NordVPN or related Nord Security subscriptions and charged automatic renewals without clear disclosure or an easy cancellation method.

What are the odds the NordVPN case settles and pays out?

Many subscription related class actions settle, but there is no guarantee. Any payout depends on class certification or a negotiated class wide settlement approved by the court.

NordVPN Auto Renewal Charges Class Action Lawsuit

Q: How do I file a claim in the NordVPN class action?

You cannot file a claim yet. If a settlement is reached, an official settlement website and instructions will be provided.

By Steve Levine

NordVPN Auto Renewal Dark Patterns Class Action Lawsuit

Published: November 14, 2025

Claim Form: Not Yet Available

Estimated Payout: Pending

Latest Update on the NordVPN Auto Renewal Class Action

The NordVPN auto renewal lawsuit filed in Massachusetts federal court on November 11, 2025 remains in the early stages. The case, Tio v. NordVPN S.A. et al., is pending before the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. No settlement, no claim form, and no court decisions have been issued yet. The defendants have not resolved the allegations and the case is still awaiting initial motions and procedural steps. More updates will be posted once the court enters new filings or schedules.

What is the NordVPN Class Action About?

Have you ever signed up for a discounted NordVPN plan and then discovered renewal charges you did not expect? You may be included in a new proposed class action lawsuit.

A complaint filed in the Northern District of Illinois, Sasgen v. NordVPN S.A., et al., alleges that NordVPN and related Nord Security entities used dark patterns and deceptive auto renewal practices: buried disclosures, confusing terms, early renewal charges, and a cancellation flow that is difficult to find and complete. The lawsuit claims these practices violate the Illinois Automatic Contract Renewal Act, the Illinois Consumer Fraud Act, and related common law, and seeks at least $50 million in relief for affected subscribers.

NordVPN Class Action Complaint

● Case Name: Sasgen v. NordVPN S.A., Tefincom S.A. d/b/a NordVPN

● Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

● Case Number: 1:25-cv-06822

● Status: Complaint filed. No settlement has been reached.

● Key Allegations: Deceptive auto renewal terms, dark pattern sign up and cancellation flows, early renewal charges, and failure to provide clear, conspicuous notices required by Illinois law.

What is the NordVPN Class Action Lawsuit About?

The lawsuit alleges that Nord Security marketed NordVPN, NordPass, and NordLocker as privacy and security tools while quietly locking users into automatically renewing subscriptions. According to the complaint, Nord: hides renewal terms in small print, charges users up to 14 days before a term ends, makes cancellation hard to find, and fails to send proper renewal notices. The suit claims these tactics are unlawful dark patterns designed to collect unwanted subscription fees from Illinois consumers.

Who Could Be Included if the Class Is Certified?

The proposed class covers Illinois consumers who:

● Purchased NordVPN or other Nord Security subscriptions, and
● Were automatically renewed or charged for at least one additional term without clear, conspicuous disclosure or an easy way to cancel.

The exact class definition will be set later by the court if and when it rules on class certification or approves a settlement.

How Many People Are Affected?

Nord reports tens of millions of users worldwide, with a large share in the United States. The complaint alleges that standardized sign up and renewal practices were used across accounts. That means the Illinois class alone could include thousands of subscribers. The precise number will come from Nord’s billing and account records if the case proceeds.

Is There a Settlement?

No. At this time:

● No settlement fund exists.
● No claim form is open.
● No payments are scheduled.

The lawsuit is at the complaint stage. Everything, including class certification and liability, still has to be litigated or resolved.

When Will this Class Action Be Certified?

Class certification has not occurred yet. In consumer subscription cases, certification decisions often come many months or even years after filing, depending on motions and discovery. The court could:

● Certify a class as requested.
● Certify a narrower class.
● Deny certification.

There is currently no fixed date for a certification ruling.

What Are the Odds this Class Action Is Settled?

Many subscription and auto renewal class actions eventually settle because:

● The conduct is standardized across users.
● Statutory penalties and fee shifting can raise exposure.
● Litigation and discovery are expensive for both sides.

However, nothing is guaranteed. This NordVPN case could:

● Settle on a class wide basis.
● Be dismissed in whole or in part.
● Proceed through contested certification and possibly trial.

Any numeric odds you see are speculation. Treat settlement as a possibility, not a promise.

What Is the Anticipated Settlement Amount?

The complaint requests at least $50 million in damages and related relief. That number:

● Is a demanded amount, not an approved fund.
● Could end up higher, lower, or never approved at all.

If a settlement is reached, the size of any fund will depend on: total unauthorized charges, strength of the legal claims, and how the court views Nord’s alleged use of dark patterns and auto renewal practices.

How Much Will Each Claimant Be Paid?

No per person payout has been set. If the case settles, typical models in similar cases include:

● Refund based payments that return some or all unauthorized renewal charges.
● Flat payments per eligible subscriber.
● Tiered payments, where users with documented losses receive more.

Any actual amount will depend on the settlement terms and how many people file valid claims. Until a settlement is formally announced and approved, no specific dollar figure is reliable.

What Are the Odds this Case is Certified, Settled, and Eventually Pays Out?

For consumers, three things have to happen before money goes out:

1. The claims survive early dismissal challenges.
2. The court certifies a class, or Nord agrees to a class wide settlement.
3. The court grants final approval and a claims process runs to completion.

Many consumer subscription cases clear some or all of these steps, but some are dismissed or settle without direct cash relief. Right now:

● The case has a plausible path to a payout, based on standardized conduct alleged.
● It also carries real risk that it could narrow or end before any payments.

It is smart to stay informed, but do not count on a payout unless and until an official settlement notice is posted.

How Do I File a Claim?

You cannot file a claim at this time. If a settlement is reached:

● An official settlement website will launch.
● Instructions, deadlines, and proof requirements will be listed there.
● OpenClassActions.com will link directly to the authorized claim form page.

Is Proof Required to File a Claim?

We do not know yet. Depending on the terms:

● Some users may only need basic account details.
● Others may need bank or card statements showing renewal charges.

Proof rules will be set in any future settlement agreement and court approved notice.

What is the Difference Between a Complaint and a Settlement?

Class Action Complaint: The starting document. It contains allegations, legal theories, and requested relief. Nothing has been proven and there is no money available at this stage.

Class Action Settlement: A negotiated resolution, subject to court approval. Only then do you see clear answers on who qualifies, how to file, how much may be paid, and when.

NordVPN Class Action Complaint Document

Sources

• ClassAction.org case summary
• Check the federal docket for Sasgen v. NordVPN S.A., N.D. Ill. Case No. 1:25-cv-06822, via CourtListener or PACER

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Case Summary
Status	Complaint filed. No settlement
Case	Sasgen v. NordVPN S.A., et al.
Court	U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Case Number	1:25-cv-06822
Allegations	Deceptive auto renewal terms, dark patterns, early charges, and difficult cancellation.
Who May Be Included	Illinois NordVPN and Nord Security subscribers charged for at least one automatic renewal without clear consent.
Potential Settlement	Requested relief of $50 million; no settlement approved.
Proof Requirements	None yet. If a settlement is reached, proof such as billing records may be required.
Important Dates	No claim or opt out deadlines. Case is in early stages.
Claim Form	Not yet available.