Philadelphia Inquirer $1.125M Settlement for Privacy Claims

If you maintained a digital subscription with The Philadelphia Inquirer, LLC from October 1, 2019, to January 16, 2024, and used Facebook during that period, you might be eligible to claim a portion of a $1,125,000 from a class action settlement.

The Philadelphia Inquirer has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit for allegedly intercepting and disclosing users' electronic communications without consent.

Who cal submit a claim?

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

• You maintained a digital subscription account with The Philadelphia Inquirer at any time from October 1, 2019, to January 16, 2024
• You used Facebook during the same time

Approximately 180,000 individuals fall into this category. If you meet these criteria, you are automatically considered part of the Settlement Class.

How much is the payout?

The settlement fund of $1,125,000 will be distributed pro rata among class members who submit valid claims. The exact amount each class member will receive depends on the number of approved claims.

The value of each Settlement Payment is determined by dividing the Net Settlement Fund by the number of valid Claim Forms approved by the Settlement Administrator.

For example, if the Net Settlement Fund is $700,000 and 7,000 valid claims are approved, each claimant would receive $100.

How to Claim an Award

To claim an award, class members must submit a claim form by entering their Notice ID and confirmation code.

You can file a claim online or download a form to mail.

Mail completed forms to:

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The Philadelphia Inquirer Video Privacy Settlement

Attn: Claim Form Submissions

1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210

Philadelphia, PA 19103

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Ensure your claim is submitted online or postmarked by October 27, 2024.

Payout options

• PayPal
• Venmo
• Zelle
• Virtual Prepaid Card
• Physical Check

$1,125,000 settlement fund

The settlement fund of $1,125,000 will cover:

• Administration costs
• Class notice expenses
• Approved claims
• Service Award Payments
• Fee Award and Costs
• Taxes and Tax-Related Expenses

Class Counsel will apply for fees not exceeding one-third of the Settlement Fund, or $374,962.25, plus expenses not exceeding $15,000. Each Settlement Class Representative may receive a Service Award Payment of up to $5,000.

Important Dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: October 27, 2024
• Final Approval Hearing: March 26, 2025

When is the Philadelphia Inquirer Video Privacy Settlement Payout Date?

The Court will hold a Final Approval Hearing on March 26, 2025, to decide whether to approve the Settlement. If approved, payments will be distributed to eligible class members.

Why is There a Class Action Settlement?

The lawsuit alleged that The Philadelphia Inquirer intercepted and disclosed users' electronic communications, including Facebook IDs and video information, without consent. The parties settled to avoid further litigation and provide compensation to affected users.