Updated
June 8, 2026
If you turned off Web & App Activity but Google kept collecting your data, you are likely one of ~98 million people covered by this $425 million verdict — though there is no claim to file yet.
What's the $425 Million Google Privacy Class Action About?
This new class action lawsuit, Rodriguez v. Google LLC, alleges that Google LLC unlawfully accessed and collected data from users' mobile devices, even when the "Web & App Activity" and/or "Supplemental Web & App Activity" settings were turned off or paused in account settings.The class action lawsuit claims that Google used embedded code in non-Google apps to collect, save, and use data from users' activities on these apps, allegedly violating privacy and the Comprehensive Computer Data Access and Fraud Act (CDAFA).
Status
Verdict — Judgment Challenged
Jury found Google liable Sept 3, 2025; Google has asked the court to vacate the judgment and may appeal
Jury Award
$425.7 Million + Interest
verdict plus interest = $440,345,685.40 as of Mar 2, 2026 · a court judgment, not a settlement fund
Can I Claim?
No — No Claims Process Yet
~98M U.S. class members in two classes · do nothing to stay included
Next Watch Date
July 30, 2026
deadline to object to Class Counsel's fee application — NOT a claim deadline
Latest Update — June 2026
On September 3, 2025, a federal jury in Rodriguez v. Google LLC found that Google unlawfully collected information from certain smartphone and tablet users and awarded more than $425 million to two certified classes. The court then entered judgment requiring Google to pay the verdict plus interest. According to the official case site's FAQ, the verdict plus interest totaled $440,345,685.40 as of March 2, 2026, and interest continues to accrue.Google has asked the court to vacate the judgment, and the official case site says Google may also appeal. Because of that, there is no claim form, no claims period, and no money available now. The official case site says class members will be notified and given claim instructions only if money or benefits become available later. Class members do not need to do anything now to stay included.
Important: July 30, 2026 is the deadline to object to Class Counsel's application for attorneys' fees. This is not a claim deadline — there is no claim to file — and you do not need to do anything by that date to remain a class member.
Who Is Affected?
Approximately 98 million Google account holders in the United States are in the two certified classes, based on court filings and account-settings data. The class stays certified while the post-trial motion and any appeal play out.Will There Be a Claim Form, and When?
Not yet — and possibly not for a while. There is currently no claim form and no active claims process. The jury verdict is not final money because the court must first resolve Google's request to vacate the judgment, and Google may appeal after that. Only if the judgment survives and money or benefits become available will the court authorize a claims process. If that happens, the official case site says class members will be notified directly and given instructions.Before any claims process could open:
• The court must decide Google's motion to vacate the judgment
• Any appeal must be resolved
• A claims administrator must be appointed and notices sent to class members
Those steps can take a year or more, so a claims process is unlikely in the near term. There is also no guaranteed payout: if Google succeeds in vacating the judgment or wins on appeal, there may be no money to distribute. For now, class members do nothing and stay automatically included.
What Are the Odds This Gets Settled or Paid Out?
The official case site does not give odds, and we do not publish a numerical estimate because the outcome depends on the court's ruling on Google's motion to vacate and any appeal. What is known is that a jury found Google liable and the court entered a judgment for the verdict plus interest; what is unresolved is whether that judgment will stand, be reduced, be settled, or be overturned. We will update this page as the court acts.How Do I Qualify For a Payout?
To potentially qualify, in your Google account settings, you must have had your "Web & App Activity" and/or "Supplemental Web & App Activity" settings turned off or paused at any time between July 1, 2016, and September 23, 2024. In addition, your activity on non-Google mobile apps must have still been sending your personal data to Google.Free settlement alerts
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How Much Could Each Person Get, and Will Proof Be Required?
There is no per-person payout, and the official case site does not list one. The $425.7 million verdict (plus interest) is a court judgment split between two certified classes of roughly 98 million people — it is not a settlement fund with a published per-claimant formula. Any eventual per-person amount would depend on whether the judgment survives, how many people are paid, attorneys' fees, and administrative costs, so we are not publishing a per-person estimate; we will update this page if the court approves a distribution.On proof: no proof requirements exist yet because no claims process has been approved. Class membership is tied to Google account records, so if claims ever open, eligibility would most likely be confirmed through those records, and any documentation that might be needed would be spelled out in the official notice. We will update this section once the court approves a claims process.
What is This Lawsuit About?
This case, Rodriguez v. Google LLC, alleges that Google continued to collect and use data from users who turned off their Web & App Activity tracking setting. Plaintiffs claimed this violated privacy rights and consumer protection laws by misleading users about the extent of data collection.What Did the Jury Decide?
In September 2025, a federal jury found Google liable and awarded approximately $425.7 million in compensatory damages to the class. The jury concluded Google misled users and violated their privacy, but it declined to impose punitive damages.How Much is the Settlement?
There is no settlement — this is a jury verdict. The jury awarded $425.7 million in damages, and the court entered judgment for the verdict plus interest, which the official case site says totaled $440,345,685.40 as of March 2, 2026. It is not a settlement fund, and Google has asked the court to vacate the judgment, so the amount is not final money to class members yet.Who is Eligible?
The class includes all U.S. Google account holders who had Web & App Activity disabled at any point from at least 2016 onward, yet whose data was still collected by Google. Class membership will be confirmed by records tied to users' Google accounts.When Will Payments Be Made?
No payments will be distributed until the court rules on Google's motion to vacate the judgment, any appeal is resolved, and a final resolution is approved. This could take months or even years, and there is no guarantee of a payout if the judgment is vacated or overturned.What Should I Do Now?
Right now, you don't need to take any action to remain part of the class. Keep an eye on your mail or email for official notices, watch for deadlines, and check the case website regularly. If you want to exclude yourself and pursue your own claim, you will need to submit a written opt-out by the court's deadline once it is set.Where Can I Get More Information?
You can visit the official case website at googlewebappactivitylawsuit.com, or follow updates on OpenClassActions.com. You may also contact the Notice Administrator or Class Counsel for questions about your eligibility or status. For a related Google privacy matter, see our coverage of the YouTube children's privacy settlement, or read about the Google real-time bidding (RTB) privacy settlement, which produced a new user control — now live as of April 24, 2026 — that limits the data Google shares during its ad auctions.How Do I File a Claim?
At this time, there is no active claim form available. The lawsuit is still ongoing, and the court has not yet approved a settlement or created a claims process. If a claims period opens in the future, instructions will be posted on the official case website and notices will be sent to class members.Until then, class members can:
• Do nothing and remain in the class.
• Exclude themselves by submitting a written request by the deadline.
To stay updated, check the official case website at googlewebappactivitylawsuit.com or follow updates here.
Important: There is no claim form yet. The jury verdict is under appeal, and no court-approved claims process or payment date exists. Be cautious of any site asking you to "file a claim" or pay a fee for this case — class members do not need to do anything right now to stay included.
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 below. OpenClassActions.com is only providing information 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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Status
Verdict Entered — Judgment Challenged
Google has moved to vacate the judgment and may appeal
Jury Award
$425.7 Million + Interest
Sept 3, 2025 verdict · $440,345,685.40 with interest as of Mar 2, 2026
Case Title
Rodriguez v. Google LLC
Court
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Class Size
~98 million U.S. account holders (two classes)
Next Watch Date
July 30, 2026
deadline to object to Class Counsel fees — not a claim deadline
Proof Required
TBD — no claims process approved yet
Official Website
Google Web & App Activity Lawsuit
