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smartphone privacy class action settlement

A $9 million class action settlement that resolves allegations of numerous tablet and smartphone makers installing wiretapping software on mobile devices is now open.

Smartphone and tablet consumers who bought a device manufactured by HTC, Huawei, LG, Motorola, Pantech Wireless, or Samsung with service on AT&T, Cricket, Sprint, or T-Mobile are eligible to join this class action settlement.

The $9 million smartphone privacy settlement was granted preliminarily approval last month by U.S. District Judge Edward M. Chen, who found the agreement to be fair and reasonable.

In addition to the cash pay-out, the defendants also agreed to fix the Carrier iQ software bug that allegedly had the potential to collect data from millions of U.S. smartphones and tablets.

The settlement comes after a long litigation battle that started in 2011, when plaintiffs claimed that some of the largest mobile device manufacturers in the U.S. installed software that was capable of gathering user names, passwords, text messages and Internet searches.

Despite numerous attempts by the defendants to dismiss the 70 class action lawsuits combined into a multidistrict litigation, the case moved forward.

In August 2015, both parties engaged in settlement negotiations but struggled to finalize a deal. However, by January 2016, a proposed class action settlement affecting nearly 79 million smartphone and tablet owners was reached.

The smartphone privacy class action defendants continue to deny all allegations but agreed to the terms of the settlement to avoid the cost of further litigation.

Class Members who want to be exclude from the settlement agreement must do so by June 4, 2016.

UPDATE: On June 23, 2016, consumers in this privacy class action lawsuit against several tablet and smartphone makers urged a California federal court to accept a settlement that would resolve allegations that the companies installed wiretapping software on mobile devices.

Who’s Eligible

Carrier iQ settlement Class Members include all U.S. residents who purchased, owned, or were authorized users of certain phones and tablets manufactured by HTC, Huawei, LG, Motorola, Pantech Wireless, or Samsung with service on AT&T, Cricket, Sprint, or T-Mobile between Dec. 1, 2007 through Mar. 1, 2016.

Potential Award

Varies.

The multiple smartphone and tablet manufacturers agreed to create a $9 million settlement fund. After court expenses have been paid, the remaining amount will be divided equally among all Class Members who file a valid and timely Claim Form.

Proof of Purchase

N/A

Class Members don’t need to provide a proof of purchase but they must submit a Claim Form no later than June 4, 2016.

Claim Form

CLICK HERE TO FILE A CLAIM »

Claim Form Deadline

06/04/2016

Case Name

In re: Carrier iQ Inc. Consumer Privacy Litigation, Case No. 12-md-2330-EMC, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, San Francisco Division

Final Hearing

07/28/2016

UPDATE 2: On August 25, 2016, the court granted the Smartphone Privacy Class Action Lawsuit settlement final approval. Top Class Actions will continue to provide updates as we learn more. Keep checking back and let us know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.

UPDATE 3: On September 23, 2016, an appeal to the Smartphone Privacy settlement was filed.  Claims will not be paid until all appeals are exhausted.  We appreciate your ongoing patience. Top Class Actions will continue to provide updates as we learn more.  
UPDATE 4: According to the settlement website, appeals to the
 Smartphone Privacy Class Action Lawsuit Settlement have been resolved and checks will be mailed September 27, 2018. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.

UPDATE 5: On Oct. 1, 2018, Top Class Actions viewers started receiving checks from the Smartphone privacy class action settlement worth as much as $417. Congratulations to everyone who file a claim and got PAID!

Settlement Website
Claims Administrator

Carrier iQ Settlement
PO Box 30201
College Station, TX 77842-3201
877-368-7154

info@carrieriqsettlement.com

Class Counsel

Daniel L. Warshaw
PEARSON SIMON & WARSHAW, LLP

Defense Counsel

Tyler Newby
FENWICK & WEST LLP

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195 thoughts onSmartphone Privacy Class Action Lawsuit Settlement

  1. Kelly says:

    Never received a check

    1. John says:

      attention! At and t cell phone company is currently doing the same thing right now. Its happening to me. All accounts are being stolen and passwords have been changed eventually being locked out of them. Happening since april 2021. Anyone here about. ☣️ sim card swapping scam???? Please email me at wisconsin1101@gmail.com if you know anything. Thanks

  2. Trina Jacquillard says:

    I never received anything at all!!!

  3. PATRICIA Brown says:

    I haven’t received any thing

  4. tana gilbert says:

    I haven’t recieved mine either !!!!

    1. Demetria Jackson says:

      I Demetria Jackson did not receive my check

    2. Top Class Actions says:

      You can contact the settlement administrator with any questions about your claim: http://www.carrieriqsettlement.com/contact-us.aspx

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