Bleacher Report VPPA Settlement: $4.8M
Bleacher Report VPPA Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Information
Did you have a Bleacher Report account between January 25, 2021, and May 21, 2024? A $4.8 million settlement has been reached over claims that Bleacher Report shared users' video viewing history with Facebook without consent, violating the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA).
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The settlement applies to all individuals in the United States who held a Bleacher Report account between January 25, 2021, and May 21, 2024 (the class period).
Proof of Purchase
Yes. Proof of your Bleacher Report account during the class period is required. This could include account creation emails, account information pages, or other documentation.
Settlement At a Glance
Settlement Amount
Varies
Claim Form Deadline
08/23/2024
Exclusion Deadline (Opt-Out)
07/09/2024
Final Approval Hearing
08/08/2024
Additional Information
Bleacher Report, a popular sports website, has agreed to a settlement of $4.8 million (estimated) to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging violations of the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA). The lawsuit centered on claims that Bleacher Report shared users' video viewing history with Facebook (now Meta Platforms) via the Meta Pixel, potentially without their consent.
The VPPA prohibits video rental services from disclosing personally identifiable information (PII) about a customer's video viewing habits without their permission. PII, in this case, includes information that identifies a user as having watched specific videos on Bleacher Report. The lawsuit alleged that Bleacher Report violated this law by sharing this data with Facebook.
Bleacher Report denies any wrongdoing, but agreed to the settlement to avoid the costs and uncertainties of a protracted legal battle. In addition to the monetary payout, the settlement also requires Bleacher Report to temporarily suspend the use of Meta Pixel on certain webpages that display videos and user-identifiable URLs. This suspension will remain in place until the VPPA is amended, repealed, or a court ruling clarifies the legality of using website pixel technology in data collection.
The total settlement amount is $4.8 million, but the exact amount each person receives will depend on the number of valid claims filed. No specific payment estimates are available at this time.
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Class Action Settlement Website:
https://www.bleacherreportvppasettlement.com/Claims Administrator:
P.O. Box 5324
New York, NY 10150-5324
833-522-5155
Legal Representation
Case Name:
Class Counsel:
SHAMIS & GENTILE, P.A.
Defense Counsel:
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