Forbes Facebook Video Privacy $7.5M Class Action Settlement
By Steve Levine
Published: November 1, 2025
Settlement Payment: $15.00
Claim Form Deadline: November 4, 2025
Proof required: No
What is the Forbes Class Action About?
You may be part of a new $7,500,000 class action settlement with Forbes Media over allegations that they disclosed personal information of consumers to Facebook and tracked user behavior in violation over a consumer privacy protection law.Specifically, the class action settlement resolves claims that Forbes Media, LLC disclosed subscribers’ personally identifiable information related to video viewing to Facebook via the Facebook Tracking Pixel in violation of the Video Privacy Protection Act. Forbes denies all wrongdoing and denies disclosing any PII, but agreed to settle to avoid the costs and risks of further litigation in the Circuit Court for the 17th Judicial Circuit for Broward County, Florida.
Who May Qualify for a Payment?
You may be part of the settlement class and owed a potential class action claim payment if you were a Forbes U.S. online or mobile application account holder and or a Forbes newsletter subscriber, you had a Facebook account, and you accessed a video through Forbes.com from July 25, 2020 through December 1, 2022 from the same device and browser you used to access Facebook.Note that you do not qualify if you did not have an active Facebook account at the same time, or if you did not view a video on Forbes.com during the class period from the same device and browser you used for Facebook.
How to File a Claim
File online at the official settlement website or download and mail a paper claim form. Online claims must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern on November 4, 2025. Mailed claims must be postmarked by November 4, 2025.Do I Need Proof to File a Claim?
No purchase proof is required. You must provide information sufficient to confirm that you meet class criteria, such as details that identify your Forbes account and your Facebook page, or a screenshot showing you were a Forbes.com and Facebook member during the class period, and complete the required attestation on the claim form.You will be asked to provide a unique Pin or confirmation code. If you did not receive one, you can still file a paper claim form by printing and mailing it in, but will need to provide your Facebook account name or Facebook ID, and attest under penalty of perjury to qualifying specifically based on the date or time at which you acessed a video on forbes.com and had a qualifying Facebook social media account.
What is the Estimated Payment?
Valid claimants will receive up to $15, subject to pro rata adjustment based on the number of valid claims and Court approved deductions for administration, fees, costs, and service awards.Do I Qualify If I Only Subscribed To The Newsletter?
Newsletter subscribers might qualify if they also had a Facebook account and watched a video on Forbes.com during the class period using the same device and browser as Facebook.How Will Payments Be Sent?
You can receive payment by PayPal, Zelle, Venmo, or by check. Checks expire 180 days after they are issued, so choose a digital option if you prefer faster delivery.When Will Payments Be Issued?
If the class action receives a final approval and any appeals end, after the claims period is over, payments are scheduled to be issued in several months after the settlement becomes final, bshut this can vary on a case by case basis depending on the details of the settlement administration process and claims reviews.Key Deadlines
• Claim submission deadline: November 4, 2025
• Opt out deadline: October 21, 2025
• Objection deadline: October 21, 2025
• Final Approval Hearing: November 17, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern
Case Overview
Case title is Ramirez v. Forbes Media, LLC, Case No. CACE 25 011695, before Judge Michele Towbin Singer in the Circuit Court for the 17th Judicial Circuit for Broward County, Florida. The parties reached this settlement to provide benefits without the uncertainty of a trial.How Do I Find Class Action Settlements?
Find all the latest class actions you can qualify for by getting notified of new lawsuits as soon as they are open to claims:What are my Options?
You can submit a claim to receive a payment if eligible. You can exclude yourself by October 21, 2025 to keep your right to sue Forbes separately. You can object by October 21, 2025 if you remain in the Class and want to tell the Court you do not like something about the settlement. If you do nothing, you will not get a payment and you will give up your right to sue about the same issues.How to Exclude Yourself
Mail a letter stating you want to be excluded from Ramirez v. Forbes Media, LLC, include your name, address, signature, and the case name and number, postmarked by October 21, 2025, to: Forbes.com Privacy Settlement, c o Kroll Settlement Administration, PO Box 225391, New York, NY 10150 5391.How to Object
File your written objection with the Court and mail copies to Class Counsel and Defendant’s Counsel by October 21, 2025. Include your name, basis for being a class member with information sufficient to identify your Forbes account and Facebook page or a screenshot showing you were a Forbes.com and Facebook member during the class period, the reasons for your objection with any supporting materials, and your signature. If you plan to speak at the hearing, say so in your filing.Claim Form Website: ForbesVPPASettlement.com
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Sources
• Official Settlement Website: www.ForbesVPPASettlement.com• Circuit Court for the 17th Judicial Circuit for Broward County, Florida, Ramirez v. Forbes Media, LLC, Case No. CACE 25 011695
Filing Class Action Settlement Claims
Please submit only truthful information. False claims can be rejected and may carry penalties. If you are unsure whether you qualify, review the official notice or contact the administrator. OpenClassActions.com is a consumer news site and is not a settlement administrator or a law firm.
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| Class Action Summary | |
| Status | Proposed Settlement |
|---|---|
| Claim Form Deadline | November 4, 2025 |
| Settlement Amount | Up to $7,500,000 |
| Category | Privacy and VPPA |
| Estimated Payout per Person | Up to $15, subject to pro rata |
| Case Number | CACE-25-011695 |
| Case Title | Ramirez v. Forbes Media, LLC |
| Court | Circuit Court for the 17th Judicial Circuit, Broward County, FL |
| Final Approval Hearing | Nov 17, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern |
| Claim Website | Settlement Site |