$100M Google AdWords Clicks Class Action Settlement

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Claim Form Deadline: July 20, 2025

Payout: Minimum $1.00+

Proof required: Yes

What's the Google AdWords Clicks Class Action Settlement?

If you advertised through Google AdWords program between January 1, 2004, and December 13, 2012, you may be owed compensation from a new class action settlement. Google has settled a class action over allegations that it misled advertisers about location targeting and manipulated pricing formulas, resulting in overcharges. Google has not admitted to any wrongdoing but has agreed to pay $100 million to resolve the claims. The court has not decided in favor of either party, but both sides have agreed to the settlement to avoid further litigation costs and risks.

What is the Total Settlement Amount?

Google has agreed to pay $100,000,000 in cash.

How Do I Qualify For a Payout?

There are two separate classes in this settlement, and you may qualify for one or both of them:

• Location Targeting Class: U.S.-based advertisers who paid for clicks on Google AdWords ads between January 1, 2004, and March 22, 2011, where clicks originated outside the selected location.

• Search Bundled Clicks Class: U.S.-based advertisers who paid for clicks on Google Display Network ads between June 1, 2009, and December 13, 2012, where ads were shown on both Search and Display Networks without a separate Display Network bid.

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How Much Can I Get Paid?

Payments will be calculated based on your pro rata share of the Net Settlement Fund, determined by damages assessed by experts involved in the AdWords class action settlement. The minimum payout is $1.00.

What are the Payout Options?

You can choose to receive your payment via:

• Physical check
• Virtual prepaid MasterCard
• Venmo
• ACH transfer (direct deposit)

If no payment method is selected, the default option is a virtual prepaid MasterCard.

What are the Important Dates?

• Claim Form Deadline: July 20, 2025
• Exclusion/Objection Deadline: July 20, 2025
• Final Fairness Hearing: August 21, 2025

How Do I File a Claim?

Submit a completed Payment Form online or by mail. Claim Forms must be submitted by July 20, 2025 at the very latest.

Is Proof Required to File a Claim?

Yes, you must provide Google Customer ID, or a notice ID that was provided to you previously. You can find your Google Customer ID here.

Claim Form Website: Settlement Site

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Filing Class Action Settlement Claims

Please note that your claim form will be rejected if you submit a settlement claim for payout with any fraudulent information. By providing this information and your sworn statement of its veracity, you agree to do so under the penalty of perjury. You would also be harming others that actually qualify for the class action settlement. If you are not sure whether or not you qualify for this class action settlement, visit the class action administrator's website. OpenClassActions.com is a consumer advocacy and class action news site, and is not a class action administrator or a law firm. OpenClassActions is a participant in the Amazon affiliate advertising program and this post may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission or fees if you make a purchase via those links.

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