Although there are many Facebook scams out there, we can confirm that the Facebook Class Action Illinois settlement is a real thing. Claims are now being accepted as a result of a settlement between the plaintiffs and the giant website. Let’s dig in and show you where to apply. Where To Apply For The Facebook Biometric Lawsuit
How much is the new Facebook lawsuit settlement?
This new lawsuit settlement comes just months after another class action lawsuit was settled with Facebook in which Illinois residents who qualified for settlement money received $397. In that lawsuit, Facebook was accused of violating Illinois' biometric privacy law.
What is Facebook's $37 million settlement with meta?
Facebook's parent company, Meta, has agreed to a $37.5 million settlement to resolve a lawsuit accusing the company of violating users' privacy by tracking their movements without permission.
Are You part of the Facebook class action lawsuit in Illinois?
Not everybody in Illinois who uses Facebook is included, and only Class Action Members will receive a payout from the lawsuit. Is There a Way I Can Check to See if I Am Part of the Lawsuit, and if I Will Get a Payout?
Did Facebook violate Illinois' biometric privacy law?
In that lawsuit, Facebook was accused of violating Illinois' biometric privacy law. Barring any further appeals, $397 settlement checks will go out within the next 60 days to nearly 1.6 million users in Illinois who submitted claims.
Is Facebook settlement legit?
A viewer asked us if an email about a class-action settlement with Facebook is real. We can VERIFY it is. Here's how to know if you qualify for payment.
How Much Is the settlement check from Facebook?
The court has scheduled a final approval hearing on Oct. 27, 2022, in San Jose, California, where it will consider whether the $90 million settlement is "fair, reasonable, and adequate." It isn't yet clear how many class members there will be or how much each individual will receive.
When am I getting my Facebook settlement check Illinois?
May 9, 2022When Will I Receive My Check? Payments started getting mailed out to members on May 9, 2022. "It will take about two weeks to finish mailing the checks and processing the electronic payments," the settlement website states.
Can I get money from Facebook settlement?
To receive a payment from the settlement, you need to submit a claim form by September 22, 2022. You can submit your claim form online at www.FBInternetTrackingSettlement.com or download the claim from the website and mail it. If your claim is approved, you will give up the right to sue on your own.
Who qualifies for the Facebook settlement?
How do I Know If I'm Eligible to Be Part of the Class Action Lawsuit? According to the claims administrator, if you are a: Person who, between April 2010 and Sept. 2011 were a Facebook user in the United States, AND. Person who visited non-Facebook websites that displayed the Facebook like button.
Did Facebook send checks?
According to recent updates, the Settlement Administrator began sending out checks to recipients on May 9, 2022, and it will take two weeks to send out the entirety of the checks either via mail or electronic payments.
Is the Facebook litigation check legitimate?
Answer: Yes. The Facebook lawsuit email sent to us by a viewer is real. There is a class action suit that claims Facebook violated privacy and wiretap laws by tracking users even after they logged out of the platform. A settlement has been reached between Defendant Meta Platforms, Inc., formerly Facebook, Inc.
How much can Facebook settle in Illinois?
Illinois Facebook users can file claims as part of class action lawsuit settlement for up to $400. Facebook users in Illinois can now apply for settlement claims of as much as $400 in a privacy lawsuit.
What is the lawsuit against Facebook?
The lawsuit was filed over Facebook's collection and storing of biometric data of Illinois users without proper consent.
When did Facebook store face templates?
Those covered by the settlement include, Facebook users located in Illinois for whom Facebook created and stored a face template after June 7, 2011."
Can Facebook be sued in Illinois?
The lawsuit was filed over Facebook's collection and storing of biometric data of Illinois users without proper consent. ...