$7.5M Forbes Facebook privacy class action settlement

Forbes has agreed to pay $7.5 million to resolve claims it violated the federal Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) by sharing subscriber information with Facebook.

The settlement benefits individuals who were Forbes online account holders, Forbes mobile application account holders or newsletter subscribers who have a Facebook account and who accessed a video through Forbes’ website between July 25, 2020, and Dec. 1, 2022.

According to the class action lawsuit, Forbes shared subscriber information with Facebook through a Facebook tracking pixel. Plaintiffs in the case say this violated the VPPA, which prohibits the sharing of video consumer information without consent.

Forbes is a news and information website that covers a variety of topics, including business, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership and lifestyle.

Forbes has not admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $7.5 million settlement to resolve the VPPA class action lawsuit.

Under the terms of the Forbes settlement, class members can receive a cash payment.

Class members who submit a valid claim form can receive a payment of up to $15. However, payments may be reduced on a pro rata basis depending on the number of claims filed.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Oct. 21, 2025.

The final approval hearing for the Forbes settlement is scheduled for Nov. 17, 2025.

To receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by Nov. 4, 2025.

Who’s Eligible

The settlement benefits those who were Forbes U.S. online account holders, mobile application account holders or newsletter subscribers who have a Facebook account and accessed a video through Forbes.com from July 25, 2020, to Dec. 1, 2022, on the same device and browser they used to access Facebook.

Potential Award

Up to $15

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

11/04/2025

Case Name

Ramirez v. Forbes Media LLC, Case No. CACE-25-011695, in the Circuit Court for the 17th Judicial Circuit for Broward County, Florida

Final Hearing

11/17/2025

Settlement Website

ForbesVPPASettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Forbes.com Privacy Settlement
c/o Kroll Settlement Administration
P.O. Box 225391
New York, NY 10150-5391
833-621-7730

Class Counsel

Philip L. Fraietta
Alec M. Leslie
BURSOR & FISHER P.A.

Gary M. Klinger
Alex Honeycutt
MILBERG COLEMAN BRYSON PHILLIPS GROSSMAN PLLC

Defense Counsel

Mark S. Melodia
HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP