This lawsuit alleges Meta improperly inferred the location of Facebook users in the United States through their IP addresses even if a Facebook user had turned off location services on their iOS or Android device for the Facebook application.

The settlement class includes all natural persons residing in the United States who used Facebook between Jan. 30, 2015, and April 18, 2018, inclusive, and whose iOS or Android Location Services setting for the Facebook application was turned off at any point during that period, but whose location information was inferred by Facebook via the user’s IP Addresses.

Consumers may file a claim if they reside in the United States, used Facebook between Jan. 30, 2015, and April 18, 2018, inclusive, and believe their iOS or Android Location Services setting for the Facebook application was turned off at any point during that period.

If the settlement is approved by the court, the defendant will establish a settlement fund of $37.5 million to pay all valid claims submitted by the settlement class members (unless deemed economically or administratively infeasible as determined by the court), as well as notice and administration expenses, attorneys’ fees and costs, and service awards for the settlement class representatives.

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Meta Platforms Location Data Privacy Class Action Lawsuit

Who’s Eligible:
- All natural persons residing in the United States who used Facebook between Jan. 30, 2015, and April 18, 2018, inclusive, and whose iOS or Android Location Services setting for the Facebook application was turned off at any point during that period, but whose location information was inferred by Facebook via the user’s IP addresses.
Estimated Amount: Varies
Proof of Purchase: Documentation of lost time and data breach-related expenses.
Claim Form Deadline: 08/11/2023
Case Name & Number:
- Lundy, et al. v. Meta Platforms Inc., Case No. 3:18-cv-06793-JD, pending in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
How to file a claim:
- Head over to the Claim Form.
- Read over the claim form to see if you are eligible.
- Complete the claim form with your info.
- Submit your claim form to receive your potential award!

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