Published
October 15, 2025
Updated
July 25, 2026
Claims are closed. The December 31, 2025 deadline has passed. The administrator issued payments for valid claims on April 13, 2026.
Current Status
Claims are closed. The December 31, 2025 deadline has passed. The administrator issued payments for valid claims on April 13, 2026.StatusPayments IssuedSee the current-status update above.
Claim DeadlineDecember 31, 2025The filing window has passed.
Settlement Fund$12.5 millionFinancial terms are governed by the settlement documents.
Potential BenefitPro rata cash paymentEligibility and allocation rules apply.
What Happened?
The lawsuit alleged that AARP disclosed identities and video-viewing activity from AARP.org to Meta through tracking technology without proper consent, in violation of the Video Privacy Protection Act. AARP denied wrongdoing.Who Was Covered?
The settlement covered certain AARP members or registered AARP.org users who accessed video content in the United States while also having a Facebook account between September 27, 2020 and September 12, 2025.What Benefits Were Available?
Eligible claimants received a pro rata share of the net settlement fund after court-approved deductions.How Claims Were Filed
Claims had to be submitted through the official settlement process by December 31, 2025. The filing window is closed.Official information is available at AARPSettlement.com.
Important Dates
• Claim deadline: December 31, 2025• Final approval hearing: February 10, 2026
• Payments issued: April 13, 2026
Settlement Fund and Legal Fees
Notice, administration, legal-fee, expense, and other permitted amounts are governed by the settlement documents and court orders. Those deductions can affect amounts available for eligible claims.Case Information
The matter is Markels, et al. v. AARP, Case No. 4:22-cv-05499-YGR, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.Official Website: AARPSettlement.com
Sources
• Official settlement information and court documents: AARPSettlement.comFor more class actions keep scrolling below.
Settlement Fund
$12.5 million
Case Title
Markels, et al. v. AARP
Case Number
4:22-cv-05499-YGR
Court
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
Claim Deadline
December 31, 2025 (passed)
Status
Payments Issued
Official Website
AARPSettlement.com
