Published
November 28, 2025
Updated
July 27, 2026
The court granted final approval. The January 20, 2026 claim deadline has passed, and the official site does not currently confirm that payments have been distributed.
Current Status
The court granted final approval. The January 20, 2026 claim deadline has passed, and the official site does not currently confirm that payments have been distributed.StatusFinal Approval Granted · Distribution Update Not PublicSee the current-status update above.
Claim DeadlineJanuary 20, 2026New claims are not currently accepted.
Settlement Fund$1.577 millionApproved deductions and allocation terms may apply.
Potential BenefitEstimated $60–$145 pro rata paymentEligibility and payment terms apply.
What Happened?
The lawsuit alleged that DirectToU and Alliance Entertainment disclosed customers’ video or videogame purchase and interest information without consent, in violation of the Video Privacy Protection Act. The defendants denied wrongdoing and liability.Free settlement alerts
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Who Was Covered?
The class covered qualifying U.S. consumers whose records indicated that they purchased a video or videogame or signed up to receive notices about videos or videogames from DirectToU during the settlement period.What Benefits Were Available?
Approved claimants are entitled to equal pro rata shares of the net fund. The notice estimated roughly $60 to $145 per claimant, but the actual amount depends on approved claims and deductions.Claims and Payment Information
The court granted final approval. The January 20, 2026 claim deadline has passed, and the official site does not currently confirm that payments have been distributed. People with an existing claim or notice should rely on claim-specific communications and the official source.Official information is available at DirectToU VPPA Settlement.
Important Dates
• Claim deadline: January 20, 2026• Final approval hearing: April 22, 2026
• Final approval: granted
Settlement Fund and Legal Fees
Administration, legal fees, expenses, benefit payments, and other approved deductions are governed by the official documents and court orders and can affect individual benefits.Case Information
Jonathan Hoang To, et al. v. DirectToU, LLC and Alliance Entertainment, LLC3:24-cv-06447
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
Sources
• Official program, breach notice, or court-authorized information: DirectToU VPPA SettlementFor more class actions keep scrolling below.
Settlement Fund
$1.577 million
Case Title
Jonathan Hoang To, et al. v. DirectToU, LLC and Alliance Entertainment, LLC
Case Number
3:24-cv-06447
Court
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
Claim Deadline
January 20, 2026
Status
Final Approval Granted · Distribution Update Not Public
Official Website
DirectToU VPPA Settlement
