Google Play Store Subscription $5 Million Settlement — No Claim Form Needed, Payments Are Automatic
By Steve Levine
Published: March 11, 2026
Settlement Fund: $5,000,000
Estimated Payout: ~$5.85 per person (automatic — no claim form needed)
Opt-Out Deadline: May 9, 2026
What Is This Settlement About?
If you live in California and ever paid for a subscription through the Google Play Store that automatically renewed between May 2014 and October 2019, you may be getting money back — and you do not have to do anything to get it.California has an automatic renewal law that requires companies to clearly disclose certain information before charging customers for auto-renewing subscriptions — things like the renewal terms, the cancellation policy, and how to cancel. The lawsuit alleged that Google did not follow all of these disclosure requirements when selling auto-renewing subscriptions through the Google Play Store checkout screen. Think of apps, games, streaming services, and other subscriptions you may have purchased through Google Play that automatically charged you each month or year.
Google denies all allegations and says it did nothing wrong. The company is entering into this settlement to avoid the cost of continued litigation. The court has not decided who is right. The settlement fund is $5 million, and the money is non-reversionary — meaning none of it goes back to Google. Every dollar goes to class members, attorneys' fees, and administration costs.
Do I Qualify?
You qualify if you are a California resident who paid for at least one renewal term of a Google subscription through a Google Play checkout screen (also called a "Buy Cart") billed through Google Play billing from May 30, 2014 to October 27, 2019, and the subscription was for personal, family, or household purposes.You do not qualify if your subscription was for Google Drive, if you cancelled during a free trial, or if Google fully refunded you. This settlement is California only.
Do I Need to File a Claim?
No. This is an automatic payment settlement. If you qualify and do nothing, you will receive your payment automatically. There is no claim form to fill out.If you still have an active Google Play account, your payment will be applied as a Google Play credit directly to your account. If you no longer have an active Google Play account, the settlement administrator will send you an electronic payment via PayPal or Zelle.
How Much Will I Get?
Each participating class member is estimated to receive approximately $5.85. The exact amount depends on the final number of participants and court-approved deductions for attorneys' fees, expenses, and service awards. The amount will be distributed pro rata (equally divided) among all class members who have not opted out.What Are the Important Dates?
Opt-Out Deadline: May 9, 2026 (11:59 PM Pacific)
Objection Deadline: May 9, 2026 (11:59 PM Pacific)
Final Approval Hearing: July 23, 2026, Superior Court of California, Santa Clara County, San Jose, CA
Class Period: May 30, 2014 – October 27, 2019
What Happens If I Do Nothing?
If you do nothing and you qualify, you will automatically receive your Google Play credit or electronic payment after the court approves the settlement. You will also be bound by the settlement and give up your right to sue Google separately over the same claims. If you want to keep your right to sue Google on your own, you must opt out by May 9, 2026 — but if you opt out, you get no payment.Case Information
Caption: Uzair, et al. v. Google LLC, Case No. 18-CV-328915
Court: Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara
Judge: Hon. Beth McGowan
Settlement Fund: $5,000,000 (non-reversionary)
Estimated Per Person: ~$5.85
Class Representative: Salvador De La O
Class Counsel: Dardarian Ho Kan & Lee; Hammond Law, P.C.
Attorney Fees: Up to $2,250,000, plus up to $180,000 in expenses
Claim: Violation of California's automatic renewal law (disclosure requirements for auto-renewing subscriptions)
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:Official Settlement Notice (PDF)
Settlement Website: PlayStoreSubscriptionSettlement.com
View Settlement Details
Sources
• Official Settlement Site — PlayStoreSubscriptionSettlement.com• Court-authorized settlement notice (reviewed March 2026)
Filing Class Action Settlement Claims
No claim form is required for this settlement. Payments are automatic. OpenClassActions.com is a consumer advocacy and class action news site, and is not a class action administrator or a law firm.
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Pre-Qualify| Google Play Store Subscription Settlement Summary | |
| Status | Pending Final Approval — Payments Automatic When Approved |
|---|---|
| Claim Form | Not required — payments are automatic |
| Opt-Out / Objection Deadline | May 9, 2026 |
| Final Approval Hearing | July 23, 2026 (Santa Clara County, CA) |
| Settlement Fund | $5,000,000 (non-reversionary) |
| Estimated Per Person | ~$5.85 |
| Payment Method | Google Play credit (active accounts) or PayPal/Zelle (no active account) |
| Who Qualifies | CA residents who paid for Google Play subscription renewals (May 2014 – Oct 2019) |
| Website | Play Store Subscription Settlement |