Affected customers of Bleacher Report, who had accounts between January 25, 2021, and May 21, 2024, need to take action by August 23 to be eligible for a share of the $4.8 million settlement.
Bleacher Report has agreed to this settlement over allegations of sharing user data with Facebook without consent, which potentially violated the Video Privacy Protection Act. The settlement awaits final approval on August 8 by the Eleventh Judicial Circuit for Miami-Dade County.
To receive compensation, affected customers must submit claims by August 23. Additionally, they have the option to object to the settlement or opt out entirely by July 9. Prompt action is crucial to ensure their rights under this agreement, as reported by USA Today.
Action Steps for Affected Customers in the Bleacher Report Class Action Settlement
Bleacher Report is resolving a lawsuit regarding the alleged unauthorized sharing of user data with Facebook by agreeing to a $4.8 million settlement, pending final court approval on August 8. Customers with accounts from January 25, 2021, to May 21, 2024, must submit claims by August 23 to receive their portion of the settlement. They also have the right to object to or opt out of the settlement by July 9 to pursue other potential resolutions.