Peacock TV Automatic Renewal Settlement: $3.74M

Individuals who enrolled in an automatically renewing Peacock TV subscription using a California billing address and were charged renewal fees between September 15, 2019, and February 27, 2024.

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A class action lawsuit was filed against Peacock TV, alleging that the company violated California’s Automatic Renewal Law by automatically renewing subscriptions and charging customers’ payment methods without providing the required clear and conspicuous disclosures or obtaining proper consent. Specifically, the lawsuit claims that Peacock:

1. Failed to present clear and conspicuous automatic renewal terms before charging customers.
2. Charged customers' payment methods without first obtaining affirmative consent.
3. Did not provide proper acknowledgment of the automatic renewal terms and cancellation policies.

Peacock denies these allegations but has agreed to a $3.74 million settlement to resolve the lawsuit without admitting any wrongdoing.

Under the terms of the settlement, eligible class members will receive a pro rata cash payment from the settlement fund. The estimated payment is approximately $18.33, though the actual amount may vary depending on the number of claims filed.

As part of the settlement, Peacock also agreed to update its checkout pages and provide clear disclosures of automatic renewal terms in compliance with California’s Automatic Renewal Law. These changes include obtaining affirmative consent to the terms and providing clear information on how to cancel in acknowledgment emails sent to subscribers.

To participate in the settlement and receive a payment, class members must meet the eligibility criteria and submit a valid claim form by November 13, 2024.