Published
February 15, 2024
Updated
July 26, 2026
The court granted final approval, the claim period closed, and settlement payments were issued to eligible claimants.
Current Status
The court granted final approval, the claim period closed, and settlement payments were issued to eligible claimants.StatusPayments IssuedSee the current-status update above.
Claim DeadlineApril 9, 2024The claims or election period is closed unless stated otherwise.
Settlement Fund$8.3 millionDeductions and allocation terms apply.
Potential BenefitPro rata cash plus one-week AMC+ subscriptionEligibility and allocation rules apply.
What Happened?
The lawsuit alleged that AMC Networks disclosed subscribers' video-viewing information through tracking technology without the consent required by the Video Privacy Protection Act. AMC denied wrongdoing and settled the claims.Who Was Covered?
The class included qualifying U.S. registered users of AMC+, Shudder, Acorn TV, ALLBLK, SundanceNow, or HIDIVE who requested or obtained video content during the January 18, 2021 through January 10, 2024 class period.What Benefits Were Available?
Valid claimants shared the net cash fund pro rata. The settlement also provided a one-week AMC+ digital subscription benefit to settlement class members under the agreement.How Claims Were Filed
Claims had to be submitted by April 9, 2024. The claims process and payment-election window are closed.Official information is available at AMC VPPA Settlement.
Important Dates
• Claim deadline: April 9, 2024• Final approval: Granted
• Distribution: Settlement payments were issued
Settlement Fund and Legal Fees
Notice, administration, legal fees, expenses, benefit payments, and other court-approved deductions are governed by the settlement documents and orders. These amounts can affect individual benefits.Case Information
Vela v. AMC Networks, Inc., Case No. 1:23-cv-02524, in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.Official Website: AMC VPPA Settlement
Sources
• Official settlement, court, or agency information: AMC VPPA SettlementFor more class actions keep scrolling below.
Settlement Fund
$8.3 million
Case Title
Vela v. AMC Networks, Inc.
Case Number
1:23-cv-02524
Court
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Claim Deadline
April 9, 2024
Status
Payments Issued
Official Website
AMC VPPA Settlement
