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A $17 million class action settlement will end class action allegations that Vizio Inc. collected, stored, and shared viewing habits of smart TV owners without their knowledge or consent.
Vizio smart TV owners who connected their television to the internet between Feb. 1, 2014 and Feb. 6, 2017, could get cash from this class action settlement.
Numerous Vizio class action lawsuits accused the electronics manufacturer of violating consumer privacy laws including the Video Privacy Protection Act, as well as the Electronic Communications Privacy Act.
In 20 consolidated Vizio class action lawsuits, plaintiffs claim the company did not disclose to smart TV owners that their viewing habits would be tracked and shared with third parties as a way to target advertisements.
Vizio attempted to have the case thrown out, but those dismissal bids were denied after a federal judge determined that the plaintiffs raised sufficient claims under the Wiretap Act.
The Vizio smart TV class action settlement is expected to provide between $13 and $31 to Class Members who file a valid and timely claim.
In addition to the $17 million settlement fund, the defendant has also agreed to change its viewing data collection policies by providing an “accept” or “decline” express consent to smart TV owners.
Further, the Vizio smart TV class action settlement requires Vizio to delete all of the viewing data it has collected during the Class period.
The Vizio TV class action settlement estimates that there are about 16 million Class Members.
The Vizio class action settlement also provides $5.61 million for Class Counsel expenses and a service award to each lead plaintiff in the amount of $5,000.
Class Members who want to object to the settlement or wish to be excluded from its terms have until April 29, 2019, to do so.
Who’s Eligible
Class Members include all U.S. residents who bought a Vizio smart television and connected it to the internet between Feb. 1, 2014 and Feb. 6, 2017.
Potential Award
$13 – $31 (estimated)
Proof of Purchase
Consumers do not need to provide a receipt along with their Claim Form.
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
4/29/2019
Case Name
In re: Vizio Inc. Consumer Privacy Litigation, Case No. 8:16-ml-02693, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Final Hearing
5/31/2019
UPDATE: The Vizio Smart TV Class Action Settlement was granted final approval on July 31, 2019. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.
UPDATE 2: The Motion for Disbursement of Settlement Funds was filed with the court on December 20, 2019. A Motion hearing is currently set for February 21, 2020. We appreciate your ongoing patience. Top Class Actions will continue to provide updates as we learn more.
UPDATE 3: The Motion for Disbursement of Settlement Funds was granted approval by the court on March 6, 2020. Payment to approved claimants should be issued sometime in the coming weeks. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
VIZIO TV Settlement
c/o A.B. Data Ltd.
P.O. Box 170500
Milwaukee, WI 53217
877-252-4685
info@VizioTVsettlement.com
Class Counsel
Eric H. Gibbs
Andre Mura
GIBBS LAW GROUP LLP
Joseph W. Cotchett
Adam J. Zapala
COTCHETT, PITRE & MCCARTHY, LLP
Defense Counsel
Anthony T. Pierce
Ali R. Rabbani
Hyongsoon Kim
AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD LLP
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541 thoughts onVizio Smart TV Class Action Settlement
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The Vizio tv I bought in late 2014 was the worst television I’ve ever owned. It malfunctioned right after purchase. Customer service was no help and Best Buy couldn’t repair it, said the mother board was defective. Had to buy another television.
Never Vizio for me!!
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I have 3 Vizio Smart TV’s. I will be filling
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This Vizio lawsuit will not take my phone number on it’s file. It keeps saying to put in 10 numbers, but it will not accept it.
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