Florida Android users may be eligible for a payment from a lawsuit involving Google’s collection of their data.
According to the terms of a class-action settlement, people who used an Android product with internet access anytime after Nov. 12, 2017, may qualify for a portion of the settlement from the lawsuit, Taylor v. Google LLC, which alleged that Google needlessly collected cellular data it purchased from mobile carriers.
Here’s everything you need to know about the settlement and how to claim a payment.
Who qualifies for the settlement?
In order to qualify for the Android data settlement, a claimant must:
Consumers who have received a personalized notice about the settlement can choose their preferred payment method on the settlement website. If a potential claimant does not choose a payment method, they may not receive a payment, according to the website.
The deadline to object to the settlement and to exclude oneself from it is May 29. The final approval hearing is set for June 23.
How much could I receive from the settlement payment?
Payments are capped at $100 per class member. It was not clear when payments could be sent.
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This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Have an Android? You may be owed money. How to claim it in Florida
Reporting by Samantha Neely and Laura Daniella Sepulveda, USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida / Fort Myers News-Press
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