$20M Tubi Video Streaming Class Action Settlement
Unsplash | Published: October 5, 2024
Claim Form Deadline: November 28, 2024
Payout: Pending
Proof required: No
What's the $20M Tubi Video Streaming Class Action?
A $19.99M class action lawsuit has been settled with Tubi over allegations that they violated consumer privacy laws. Specifically, the class action lawsuit alleges that Tubi, Inc. violated the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) by disclosing personally identifiable information of Tubi users without complying with the statute. The lawsuit claims that Tubi shared users' personal information with third parties without first obtaining consent, which allegedly violated federal privacy laws.Previously, AMC Networks had settled a similar class action lawsuit. Earlier in 2024, AMC Networks agreed to an $8.3 million settlement in a VPPA class action lawsuit. AMC was accused of sharing users' streaming data with third parties without explicit consent.
What is Tubi Streaming? Is It Free?
Tubi is a free streaming service that offers a wide range of on-demand movies, TV shows, and live channels. Tubi largely operates on an advertising video on demand ("AVOD") model, allowing users to access content without a subscription fee, though they must watch ads during programming.What is the Total Settlement Amount?
The total settlement amount is $19,990,000.How Do I Qualify For a Payout?
You may be able to qualify for a cash payout if you used the Tubi video streaming service at any time between June 23, 2021, and August 26, 2024.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:How Much Can I Get Paid?
The amount of payment is not yet known at this time and depends largely on the number of valid Claim Forms submitted. Each Settlement Class Member who submits a timely, valid Claim Form will receive an equal share of the $19,990,000 fund after the payment of settlement expenses, attorney fees and expenses, and any service award for the named plaintiff in the litigation approved by the Court.How Do I File a Claim?
To file a claim, you must complete and submit a valid claim form by the final deadline of November 28, 2024. An online Claim Form is available and can be filled out and submitted online at the settlement website. You can also download a PDF of the Claim Form to mail in if you do not have any supporting documentation or proof.Do I Need Proof to File a Claim?
No, you may not need to provide proof to file a claim. If you do not have an email account associated with Tubi and do not have a unique class action ID that was previously provided to you, you can mail in a paper claim form with no proof required. You will be asked the following questions if you have no ID and no associated email:• The type of device (Phone, Smart TV) that you used to stream Tubi,
• The estimated dates you used the device to watch Tubi.
Otherwise, you will be asked for a unique ID, or to confirm with your Tubi-associated account email. The claim form may also ask for some of the following information:
• Full name
• Email address
• If you registered for a Tubi account using a different email address, that email address
• Current U.S. Mail address
Claim Form Website: VideoStreamingSettlement.com
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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 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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