Settlement FAQs

why haven't i received my facebook settlement check

by Kole Koepp Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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Most commonly, the reason that you have not received a settlement check is because the settlement agreement has not become final and effective.

Settlement payments to class members have commenced on May 9, 2022. It will take about two weeks to finish mailing the checks and processing the electronic payments. If you changed your address recently and have not received payment by mid-June, feel free to email us at [email protected].

Full Answer

When’s My settlement check coming from Facebook?

When’s My Settlement Check Coming From Facebook?…Unfortunately, Not Anytime Soon. On April 12, 2021 the Court approved a $650 million class-action settlement involving Facebook’s violation of the Illinois Biometric Information Act.

How long does a Facebook lawsuit take to settle in Illinois?

More than 1.5 million eligible Facebook users in Illinois filed a claim. If you responded to the suit but still have not received a check, the settlement administrator updated its website, saying “It will take about two weeks to finish mailing the checks and processing the electronic payments.

Did Facebook send you a $650 million class action lawsuit check?

If you're an Illinois Facebook user, you may have recently received a check in the mail from the company as part of a seven-year, $650 million Class Action Lawsuit. According to the Class Action settlement administrator, checks between $200-$400 to more than 1.4 million people started getting mailed out May 9.

Did you receive a $397 settlement over Facebook facial recognition?

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Facebook users across Illinois have begun receiving $397 checks as part of a settlement over the company’s use of facial recognition technology. To be on the recipient list, any Illinois user who had their face stored by Facebook was contacted by a legal group via email in 2020.

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When can I expect my Facebook settlement?

When will my settlement payment arrive? A final court hearing for the settlement of this case will be held on October 27, 2022, in San Jose, California. The hearing will decide whether the settlement is "fair, reasonable, and adequate."

What is going on with the Facebook settlement?

The lawsuit — known as "Facebook Internet Tracking Litigation" — accuses Facebook of "improperly obtaining and collecting data" through non-Facebook websites that displayed a Facebook "Like" button. Facebook has denied any wrongdoing, but is still choosing to settle the matter without going to trial.

How do I get my $400 from Facebook?

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. Edelson PC, lawyer appointment to the case: 1-866-354-3015.

How to contact Facebook Biometric settlement?

If you don't remember, whether or not you filed out a claim form, here's who to contact: Settlement Administrator: 1-844-799-2417. Edelson PC, lawyer appointment to the case: 1-866-354-3015.

How much are Facebook settlement checks?

The court document titled “Order re: Final Approval, Attorneys' Fees and Costs, And Incentive Awards” states that this is “one the largest settlements ever for a privacy violation, and it will put at least $345 into the hands of every class member interested in being compensated.”

Are Facebook settlement checks still going out?

Failed electronic payments will be re-issued as checks on or around July 1, 2022. Settlement payments to class members have commenced on May 9, 2022. It will take about two weeks to finish mailing the checks and processing the electronic payments.

Is the Facebook settlement real?

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.

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.

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.

Are Facebook checks mailed out?

Payments started getting mailed out to members on May 9, 2022. The website states it will take about two weeks to finish mailing the checks and processing the electronic payments.

Is the Illinois Facebook settlement real?

Facebook, Inc. has settled a class action that claimed Facebook collected and stored the biometric data of Facebook users in Illinois without the proper notice and consent in violation of Illinois law as part of its “Tag Suggestions” feature and other features involving facial recognition technology.

Is re Facebook Internet Tracking Litigation real?

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.

Is Facebook Internet Tracking a settlement?

The lawsuit is known as Facebook Internet Tracking Litigation. Meta denies that it violated any law but has agreed to the settlement to avoid the costs and risks associated with continuing the case. To receive a payment from the settlement, you need to submit a claim form by September 22, 2022.

How many lawsuits did Facebook have?

21Facebook's parent company Meta has agreed to settle one of the longest-running data privacy lawsuits in the country for $90 million. This dispute, originally filed in 2012 in a total of 21 related cases, alleged that Facebook continued to track its users even after they logged out of the social media platform.

Why Haven’t I Received My Settlement Check Yet?

Most commonly, the reason that you have not received a settlement check is because the settlement agreement has not become final and effective.

Why Did My Settlement Check Bounce?

Unfortunately, sometimes settlement checks bounce, leaving consumers stuck paying a bank fee. There are a few reasons why a settlement check may bounce. The settlement money may not have been transferred to the Settlement Administrator’s account at the time you cashed your check, or there may have been some other error that prevented the funds from being available.

When is the final judgment for the class action lawsuit?

UPDATE: The Court granted final approval of the class action settlement on February 26, 2021 and entered final judgment on April 12, 2021. However, two class members—Dawn Frankfother and Cathy Flanagan—have filed an appeal with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

When do you have to submit a claim to the court?

You must submit a valid Claim Form either online or by mail no later than November 23, 2020. Write to the Court about why you do not like something about the Settlement no later than November 23, 2020. If you don't want to be part of the Settlement, you must send a written request to be excluded by November 23, 2020.

Does Facebook collect biometric data?

Facebook, Inc. has settled a class action that claimed Facebook collected and stored the biometric data of Facebook users in Illinois without the proper notice and consent in violation of Illinois law as part of its “Tag Suggestions” feature and other features involving facial recognition technology. Facebook denies it violated any law.

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