Did not receive Facebook settlement check?
Those who were affected should have received a notice via Facebook or email. You must have filed a claim form by November 23, 2020 to receive a payout. If you do not remember whether you filed, or if you think there has been a mistake, you can contact one of the following: Settlement Administrator: 1-844-799-2417.
Can I still get the Facebook settlement in Illinois?
According to the settlement website, “Facebook users located in Illinois for whom Facebook created and stored a face template after June 7, 2011” are eligible for a payout. To have filed a valid claim under the Settlement, you must have lived in the State of Illinois for a period of at least 183 days (6 months).
Why are people getting checks from Facebook?
Here's how you may get one. The free money from Facebook comes from a law in Illinois that is called the Biometric Privacy Act, which basically prevents companies from selling, storing, or collecting biometric data such as fingerprints or face scanning without obtaining consent from the user.
How much is Facebook settlement check?
Facebook agrees to pay $90 million to settle a high-profile, long-running data privacy litigation over cookies. The social media platform was accused of tracking you after you logged off. Meta denies wrongdoing, but reps did not want to go to trial.
Is Facebook sending out settlement checks?
Payments started being sent to members on May 9, 2022. According to the settlement website FAQ, it will take two weeks to finish mailing the checks and processing electronic payments.
How do I get my money from the Facebook lawsuit?
You must submit a claim form to qualify for a payment. Anyone who submits a valid claim form by September 22, 2022, can receive settlement money — if their form is approved by the Settlement Administrator. You can submit a claim form online, or download it and mail it to the Settlement Administrator.
How much should I expect from BCBS settlement?
The exact number of claims was not available on the website but if, say, 1.5 million people filed valid claims, then the average payment would be $12.66. If 150,000 people filed claims, then the average payment would be $126.60.
Who qualifies for the Facebook settlement?
According to the press release, the class action suit applies to Facebook users in the United States who, between April 22, 2010, and Sept. 25, 2011, visited non-Facebook websites that displayed Facebook's "Like" button. Stay informed about local news and weather.
Is the Facebook litigation check legitimate?
The lawsuit is 100% real and legitimate. Although Meta has denied it violated any laws, to avoid the costs and risks of a trial, it has agreed to pay $90 million, divided equally among all settlement class members.
What is happening with the Facebook lawsuit in Illinois?
Some Facebook users are receiving $397 checks over data privacy violations—and these tech companies could be next. This month, 1.4 million Illinois residents received checks up to $397, thanks to a class action lawsuit settled against Facebook.
How do I file a claim with Facebook in Illinois?
If you are looking for more information or want to submit a claim, visit https://www.fbinternettrackingsettlement.com. 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.