Android users can get up to $100 each from this class action suit - see if you're eligible
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Key Points:
- A class action lawsuit alleges that Google transmitted user data from Android phones without permission, using cellular data even when devices were idle and apps were closed.
- The lawsuit covers Android users who used a cellular connection on their devices from November 12, 2017, until the settlement's final approval, with approximately 100 million potential class members.
- Google has agreed to a $135 million settlement fund without admitting wrongdoing, and payouts to eligible participants could be up to $100 each after deductions for fees and costs.
- To file a claim, users need a notice ID and confirmation code received by mail or email and must apply through www.federalcellularclassaction.com; those who do not provide payment details may still receive compensation if contact info is accurate.
- The court's final approval hearing is scheduled for June 23, 2026, and payments will be distributed only after this date.
