Instagram IL BIPA Settlement: $68.5 Million
CLAIM FILING PERIOD CLOSED
You can always file a claim on your own for any settlement you qualify for. We are not the claims administrator. CAC can help file your claims from start to finish and handle it all without you worrying. Please see below a summary of this class action settlement and the steps you need to take if you would like us to file for you.
What is the background on this Instagram lawsuit?
The lawsuit alleges the Defendant violated Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act, 740 ILCS 14/1, et seq. (“BIPA”). The Defendant allegedly collected and stored biometric identifiers and/or biometric information (collectively, “biometric data”) through the use of Defendant’s Instagram social media platform without complying with BIPA’s requirements.
Who is eligible for this settlement?
The Settlement Class includes the following persons: All individuals who used Instagram while in Illinois at any time between August 10, 2015 and August 16, 2023 (the “Class Period”). You do not need to currently have an active account.
For clarity, the Class will include both minors and adults and all will be treated the same under the terms of the Settlement.
Excluded from the Settlement Class are: (i) Meta; (ii) any person who was an officer or director of Meta during the Class Period; (iii) any firm or entity in which Meta has or had a controlling interest; (iv) parents, affiliates, or subsidiaries of Meta; (v) the legal representatives, agents, heirs, beneficiaries, successors-in-interest, or assigns of any excluded person or entity, in their respective capacity as such; (vi) the Court and staff (and the immediate family thereof) to whom this Action is assigned; and (vii) any other persons or entities who or which validly exclude themselves from the Settlement Class.
How can I participate?
We’re ready to file your claim today. Follow the links at the top and bottom of this page to get started reclaiming what’s yours! Note that your personal information will only be used to verify eligibility and to process payments once the settlement is paid out.
The deadline for submitting this Claim Form is September 27, 2023 at 11:59:59 P.M. PT.
How much money will I receive?
The Settlement provides a Settlement Fund in the amount of $68,500,000.00 to pay for: (i) all Settlement Payments; (ii) all Settlement Administration Expenses; (iii) all Taxes and Tax Expenses; (iv) any Service Awards to the Class Representatives; and (v) any Fee Award to Class Counsel.
Each Settlement Class Member who timely files with the Settlement Administrator an Approved Claim will receive a settlement payment equal to a pro rata share of the Settlement Fund.
Once all eligible participants have submitted their claim, we estimate you will receive between $20 - $40. You can only receive your share if you file by September 27, so file today!
Why is there a settlement?
The Court has not ruled in favor of either Plaintiffs or the Defendant. Instead, both sides have agreed to a settlement. By agreeing to the Settlement, the parties avoid the costs and uncertainty of a trial, and if the Settlement is approved by the Court, Settlement Class Members who submit timely and valid claim forms will receive a Settlement Payment, as described in this Notice. Defendant denies all legal claims in this case. Plaintiffs and their lawyers think the proposed Settlement is best for everyone who is affected.
Do I Need to File a Claim with CAC?
No, you can always file a claim on your own. If you are a Settlement Class Member, you must complete and submit a valid Claim Form in order to receive a payment. You may request a Claim Form online at https://instagrambipasettlement.com/, by calling the Settlement Administrator toll-free at 844-688-8804, or emailing the Settlement Administrator at Info@InstagramBIPAsettlement.com. To be valid, a Claim Form must be fully completed and accurately signed under penalty of perjury and timely submitted.
You may submit a Claim Form by U.S. mail or file a Claim Form on the Settlement Website. If you send in a Claim Form by U.S. mail, it must be postmarked no later than September 27, 2023. If you file a Claim Form on the Settlement Website, then you must do so by September 27, 2023.
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