Published
May 2, 2024
Updated
July 26, 2026
The claim deadline has passed. In April 2025, the British Columbia Supreme Court directed a second e-transfer to previously approved claimants who did not accept the initial distribution.
Current Status
The claim deadline has passed. In April 2025, the British Columbia Supreme Court directed a second e-transfer to previously approved claimants who did not accept the initial distribution.StatusSecond Distribution OrderedSee the current-status update above.
Claim DeadlineAugust 20, 2024New claims are no longer accepted or were not required.
Settlement FundCAD $51 millionApproved deductions and allocation terms may apply.
Potential BenefitPro rata e-transfer; originally up to CAD $200Eligibility and payment terms apply.
What Happened?
The Canadian lawsuit alleged that Facebook used class members’ names or portraits in Sponsored Stories without consent under provincial privacy laws. Facebook denied liability, and the settlement was a compromise of disputed claims.Who Was Covered?
The settlement covered qualifying residents of British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Newfoundland and Labrador who used Facebook under the stated conditions from January 1, 2011 through May 30, 2014.What Benefits Were Available?
Approved claimants received a pro rata e-transfer from the net settlement funds. The court later ordered a second distribution to certain approved claimants who had not accepted the first payment.Claims and Payment Information
New claims are closed or no claim form was required. People identified by the administrator should rely on the official site and claim-specific notices for payment or reissue information.Official information is available at MNP Facebook Settlement.
Important Dates
• Claim deadline: August 20, 2024• Second-distribution order: April 4, 2025
• Second-payment acceptance window: 60 days after issuance
Settlement Fund and Legal Fees
Administration, legal fees, expenses, benefit payments, and other approved deductions are governed by the official documents and orders and can affect individual benefits.Case Information
Facebook Sponsored Stories Canadian LitigationVLC-S-S-122316
Supreme Court of British Columbia.
Sources
• Official program or court information: MNP Facebook SettlementFor more class actions keep scrolling below.
Settlement Fund
CAD $51 million
Case Title
Facebook Sponsored Stories Canadian Litigation
Case Number
VLC-S-S-122316
Court
Supreme Court of British Columbia
Claim Deadline
August 20, 2024
Status
Second Distribution Ordered
Official Website
MNP Facebook Settlement
