Gaia Yoga International $2 Million VPPA Settlement

If you watched a video on the Gaia or Yoga International websites using a web browser between September 12, 2020, and July 19, 2024, and had a Facebook account during that time, you may be eligible to claim a portion of a $2,000,000 award from a class action settlement.

Gaia, Inc. has agreed to pay $2,000,000 to settle a class action lawsuit for allegedly sharing personally identifiable information with Facebook through the Facebook tracking pixel, which identifies users as having requested or obtained specific video materials, in violation of the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA).

Who can file a claim?

To be part of the Settlement Class, you must meet the following criteria:

• You must reside in the United States
• You must have subscribed or signed up for access to Gaia’s services between September 12, 2020, and July 19, 2024
• You must have requested or obtained any prerecorded videos available on Gaia’s websites using a web browser
• You must have had a Facebook account between September 12, 2020, and July 19, 2024

How much can class members get?

Class members who submit a valid claim will receive a pro rata share of the $2 million settlement fund, after deductions for administrative expenses, taxes, and court-approved fees and awards.

The exact amount each class member will receive depends on the number of valid claims filed.

The net settlement fund will be divided equally among all valid claimants, ensuring that each receives an equal share.

Is proof required to submit a claim?

No proof is required to submit a claim. Claimants can attest that they meet the class criteria without needing to provide additional proof.

_Only submit a claim form if you are an eligible class member_.

How to claim an award

To claim an award, you must complete and submit a claim form. You can file a claim online or download a claim form to mail.

For mail submissions, send the completed form to:

Gaia VPPA Settlement Administrator

Attn: Claim Submissions

1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210

Philadelphia, PA 19103

The claim form must be submitted online or postmarked by December 2, 2024.

Payment methods

• Prepaid Mastercard
• Venmo
• PayPal
• Zelle
• Check

$2,000,000 Settlement Fund Breakdown

The settlement fund of $2,000,000 will cover:

• Payments to class members on a pro rata basis.
• Settlement administration expenses.
• Taxes and related expenses.
• Attorneys' fees and costs, up to one-third of the fund.
• A service award for the class representative, up to $2,000.

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: December 2, 2024
• Final Approval Hearing: December 9, 2024

When is the Gaia Yoga International Settlement payout date?

The court will hold a final approval hearing on December 9, 2024. If approved, payments will be made to eligible class members within 90 days after the settlement is approved and any appeals are resolved.

Why was there a class action settlement?

The lawsuit alleged that Gaia violated the VPPA by disclosing users' personally identifiable information to Facebook. Gaia denies any wrongdoing, but both parties agreed to settle to avoid further litigation costs and uncertainties.