Illinoisans who use an Android phone can claim their share of a $135 million settlement.
There are few qualifications to be part of the settlement.
Here’s what to know.
What’s the reason for the lawsuit?
The lawsuit, Taylor v. Google LLC, alleges that Google caused Android mobile devices to transfer a variety of information to Google without users’ permission, consuming users’ cellular data, according to the official settlement website.
Google denies wrong-doing.
Who is eligible to get paid?
All Android phone users in the U.S are eligible to be part of the settlement.
Additionally, you need to have used an Android mobile device to access the internet through a cellular network from November 12, 2017, to present (the date when the settlement receives final approval).
Potential claimants are disqualified if they are a class member in Csupo v. Google LLC, which is a similar lawsuit involving residents of California.
How to sign up?
Potential claimants do not need to register.
How much will the payouts be?
Payments are capped at $100 per class member, according to a USA Today report.
When will payments be sent?
The next date in the process is the final approval hearing that is scheduled for June 23.
Tom Ackerman covers breaking news and trending news along with general news for the Springfield State Journal-Register. He can be reached at tackerman@usatodayco.com.
This article originally appeared on State Journal-Register: Android users in Illinois eligible to receive share of $135M settlement
Reporting by Tom Ackerman, Springfield State Journal-Register / State Journal-Register
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