Published
March 11, 2026
Updated
July 16, 2026
This $5 million settlement resolves claims that the Google Play Store did not fully disclose its auto-renewal terms to California subscribers. If you paid for a Google Play subscription renewal between 2014 and 2019, it pays you automatically — there is nothing to file.
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, such as 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 the apps, games, streaming services, and other subscriptions people buy through Google Play that charge them 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, and 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. The case is Uzair, et al. v. Google LLC, Case No. 18-CV-328915, in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara.
Status
Pending Final Approval
Preliminarily approved January 22, 2026 · payments are automatic.
Final Approval Hearing
July 23, 2026
Superior Court of California, Santa Clara County.
Estimated Payout
~$5.85 per person
Google Play credit, or PayPal/Zelle if no active account.
Proof Required
Automatic Payment
No claim form to file — payment is issued automatically.
Who Qualifies
California residents
Paid a Google Play subscription renewal between May 30, 2014 and Oct. 27, 2019.
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 once the court grants final approval. 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 is distributed pro rata (divided proportionally) among all class members who have not opted out.What Are the Important Dates?
• Opt-Out Deadline: May 9, 2026 (11:59 PM Pacific) — passed• Objection Deadline: May 9, 2026 (11:59 PM Pacific) — passed
• Final Approval Hearing: July 23, 2026 — Superior Court of California, Santa Clara County, San Jose, CA
• Class Period: May 30, 2014 – October 27, 2019
The opt-out and objection window has closed. The only remaining step is the court's final approval hearing on July 23, 2026. If the court grants final approval and no appeals are filed, payments follow after the settlement becomes final. Dates can change by court order, so check the official settlement website for the latest schedule.
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. The window to opt out (and keep your right to sue Google on your own) closed on May 9, 2026.Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to file a claim?
No. Payments are automatic. If you qualify and do nothing, you receive a Google Play credit (if your account is active) or a PayPal/Zelle payment (if it is not).How much will I get?
Approximately $5.85 per person, divided pro rata after court-approved deductions.Who qualifies?
California residents who paid for at least one Google Play subscription renewal for personal use between May 30, 2014 and October 27, 2019. Google Drive subscriptions, free-trial cancellations, and fully refunded subscriptions are excluded.When will payments go out?
After the court grants final approval at the July 23, 2026 hearing and any appeals are resolved.Official Settlement Notice
Sources and Resources
- Official Settlement Website — Play Store Subscription Settlement
- Official Settlement Notice (PDF) — Court-Authorized Class Notice
- Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara — Uzair, et al. v. Google LLC, Case No. 18-CV-328915
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Settlement Amount
$5,000,000 (non-reversionary)
Case Title
Uzair, et al. v. Google LLC
Case Number
18-CV-328915
Court
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara
Final Approval Hearing
July 23, 2026
Estimated Payout
~$5.85 per person (automatic)
Official Website
Play Store Subscription Settlement.com
