$1M Cowboy Channel privacy class action settlement

The Cowboy Channel agreed to pay $1 million to resolve claims that it violated the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) by sharing subscriber information with third parties, such as Google and Meta.

The Cowboy Channel settlement benefits anyone who had a subscription to Cowboy Channel Plus between Sept. 25, 2022, and Oct. 9, 2024.

According to the class action lawsuit, The Cowboy Channel shared subscriber information with Google, Meta and Yahoo without consent. This allegedly violated the VPPA, which prohibits video providers from sharing information that could identify a consumer as having watched a particular video.

The Cowboy Channel is a television network that airs rodeo events, country music and other western-themed programming.

The Cowboy Channel has not admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $1 million settlement to resolve the Cowboy Channel class action allegations.

Under the terms of the class action settlement, class members can receive a cash payment. Exact payment amounts will vary depending on the number of participating class members.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is June 12, 2025.

The final approval hearing for The Cowboy Channel settlement is scheduled for Aug. 7, 2025.

To receive a settlement payment, class members must submit a valid claim form by July 1, 2025.

Who’s Eligible

Anyone who had a subscription to Cowboy Channel Plus between Sept. 25, 2022, and Oct. 9, 2024.

Potential Award

TBD

Proof of Purchase

N/A

Claim Form

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

07/01/2025

Case Name

Saarloos v. The Cowboy Channel LLC, Case No. 5:24-cv-02058- KK-SP, in the United States District Court for the Central District of California

Final Hearing

08/07/2025

Settlement Website

CowboyChannelVPPASettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Saarloos v. The Cowboy Channel LLC
Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 25226
Santa Ana, CA 92799
[email protected]
833-296-0893

Class Counsel

L. Timothy Fisher
Yitzchak Kopel
BURSOR & FISHER P.A.

Defense Counsel

Teresa C. Chow
BAKER & HOSTETLER LLP