Time is running out to submit a claim in the $27.5M Thomson Reuters Clear privacy class action settlement

A $27.5 million class action settlement resolves claims that Thomson Reuters’ Clear product exposed the personal information of California residents.

The Clear settlement includes all adults who resided in California for any period of time between Dec. 3, 2016, and Oct. 31, 2024. You do not need to have used CLEAR or have an account with CLEAR to qualify. Even if you no longer live in California, you may still qualify if you resided in California at any point during the class period.

Consumers in the Thomson Reuters class action lawsuit claimed the company made their personal information available for sale via Clear. Thomson Reuters allegedly violated Californians’ privacy rights by selling access to their personal information without their consent.

Thomson Reuters is an AI and technology company that sells many products, including Clear, its public records technology tool.

Under the terms of the Clear settlement, class members can receive an equal share of the net settlement fund. Exact payments will vary depending on the number of claims filed, but estimates suggest each claimant may receive between $19 and $48.

In addition to providing monetary compensation, Thomson Reuters agreed to change some of its practices in operating Clear, including enhancing its opt-out procedure for Californians, making more information about Clear available to Californians and changing Clear’s settings and Thomson Reuters’ practices in managing Clear.

The claim form deadline is Dec. 27, 2024.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Dec. 6, 2024.

The final approval hearing for the Thomson Reuters class action lawsuit settlement is scheduled for Feb. 13, 2025.

Who’s Eligible

Adults who resided in California between Dec. 3, 2016, and Oct. 31, 2024.

Potential Award

$19 to $48 (estimated)

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

12/27/2024

Case Name

Brooks v. Thomson Reuters Corp., Case No. 3:21-cv-01418-EMC, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Final Hearing

02/13/2025

Settlement Website

ClearPrivacySettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Clear Privacy Settlement Administrator
1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210
Philadelphia, PA 19103
855-969-4049

Class Counsel

Andre M Mura
GIBBS LAW GROUP LLP 

Geoffrey A Graber
COHEN MILSTEIN SELLERS & TOLL PLLC

Defense Counsel

Susan D Fahringer
Nicola C Menaldo
Anna M Thompson
Hayden M Schottlaender
Gabriella Gallego
PERKINS COIE LLP