Peacock TV CA Renewal Settlement: $18.33 cash payments (estimated)

If you were automatically billed for a Peacock Subscription from September 15, 2019, to February 27, 2024, you may be eligible to claim approximately $18.33 from a class action settlement.

Peacock TV LLC has agreed to pay $3,742,637.14 to settle a class action lawsuit for alleged violations of California law regarding automatic subscription renewals and unauthorized charges.

Who can submit a claim?

To be eligible, you must have:

• Enrolled in an automatically renewing Peacock Subscription directly through Peacock between September 15, 2019, to February 27, 2024
• Used a California billing address
• Been charged and paid automatic renewal fees

How much can class members get?

Class members are eligible to receive a pro rata cash payment from the settlement fund. Class Counsel estimates this amount to be approximately $18.33 per eligible class member.

Is proof required to submit a claim?

Proof is not applicable to the settlement. Claimants must provide their billing address associated with their subscription(s) to Peacock TV and the settlement administrator will confirm class membership.

How to file a claim

To claim an award, you must submit a valid claim form by October 13, 2024. You can file a claim online or download paper copy.

Mail your completed paper claim form to:

Winston v. Peacock TV LLC

c/o Settlement Administrator

P.O. Box 2956

Portland, OR 97208-2956

Payment options

Class members can choose to receive their payment via check, digital MasterCard, PayPal, or Venmo. Checks will expire and become void 180 days after issuance.

$3,742,637.14 Settlement Fund

The settlement fund of $3,742,637.14 will cover:

• Class member payments.
• Administrative costs.
• Attorneys' fees (up to one-third of the settlement fund).
• An award to the class representative (up to $5,000).

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: October 13, 2024
• Final Approval Hearing: November 21, 2024

When is the Peacock TV Subscription Renewal Settlement payout date?

Payments will be made after the settlement receives final approval and any appeals are resolved.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The lawsuit claims that Peacock violated California law by automatically renewing subscriptions and charging customers without proper disclosures and authorizations. Peacock denies these allegations but agreed to settle to avoid further litigation costs.

Products or services that are the subject of the settlement

The settlement concerns Peacock's video streaming subscription services.

What happens next?

The court will hold a final approval hearing on November 21, 2024, to determine if the settlement is fair, reasonable, and adequate. If approved, payments will be distributed to eligible class members.