A proposed settlement between Google LLC and the plaintiffs involved in consolidated class action lawsuits has recently garnered attention. This settlement aims to address concerns surrounding the inclusion of Google Search queries in referrer headers and during the provision of certain Google services. If you used Google Search and clicked on a search link between October 25, 2006, and September 30, 2013, you may be eligible to participate in this settlement as a Settlement Class Member. In this article, we will explore the details of the settlement, its implications, and what it means for you as a Google user.
Users need to establish if they used Google Search between October 25, 2006 & September 30, 2013
The proposed settlement, while not an admission of wrongdoing by Google, seeks to resolve the legal claims brought forward in the Lawsuit. As part of the settlement, Google will pay $23 million to compensate Settlement Class Members who file Claims, as well as cover attorneys’ fees, litigation costs, and settlement administration expenses. Additionally, Google has committed to revising its “FAQs” and “Key Terms” webpages to provide clearer information regarding the disclosure of search queries to third parties via referrer headers.
It is crucial to understand the legal rights affected by this settlement, regardless of whether the public chooses to take action. This notice serves as a means to inform the public of the proposed settlement, rights, available benefits, and options. The notice has been authorized by Judge Edward J. Davila of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, who is overseeing this class action known as In re Google Referrer Header Privacy Litigation. The Plaintiffs, who sued Google LLC, are represented in this case, and the settlement is designed to benefit all Settlement Class Members.
To determine if you are a Settlement Class Member, you need to establish whether you used Google Search and clicked on a search result in the United States between October 25, 2006, and September 30, 2013. The Settlement Class also includes individuals who can bring claims on behalf of these users, such as representatives, heirs, administrators, and assigns. If you have any doubts about your eligibility or questions about the settlement, you can contact the Settlement Administrator through the provided contact page on the Settlement Website, www.RefererHeaderSettlement.com. The amount of compensation for each class member will depend on various factors, including the number of claims submitted and the costs associated with administering the settlement. As of now, each claimant is estimated to receive approximately $7.70 for an Approved Claim for American citizens only.
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