If you got an email or postcard about a technology company settlement, or you’ve seen headlines about billion-dollar payouts from Amazon, Google, Comcast, or Kaiser, here’s what matters: several of the biggest tech settlements from 2025 and 2026 are still open for claims, deadlines fall throughout 2026, and payouts range from a few dollars deposited automatically to as much as $25,000 if you documented fraud losses. This guide walks through every major tech settlement from 2025 still accepting claims, who qualifies, how much you can expect, and the exact deadline to file.
Tech Settlements Still Open for Claims
Six major settlements are currently accepting claims or distributing automatic payments. File through the official settlement site for each; claim notices sent by mail or email contain a Notice ID and confirmation code that speed up the process.
Amazon Prime: $2.5 Billion (Deadline July 27, 2026)
Amazon’s September 25, 2025 settlement with the FTC is the largest penalty the agency has ever secured for a rule violation. Of the $2.5 billion total, $1.5 billion is set aside for refunds to roughly 35 million consumers who the FTC said were enrolled in Prime through deceptive design or blocked from easily canceling.1FTC. FTC Secures Historic $2.5 Billion Settlement Against Amazon
The claims process runs through the official settlement website, with a deadline of July 27, 2026.2USA Today. Open Settlement Claims 2026 If you were enrolled in Prime and believe you were misled about costs, renewal terms, or how to cancel, check the site to see whether you were identified as part of the eligible group.
Comcast Xfinity Data Breach: $117.5 Million (Deadline September 14, 2026)
Comcast’s $117.5 million settlement covers customers whose data was exposed in an October 2023 breach that leaked usernames, passwords, contact information, dates of birth, and partial Social Security numbers. If you got a breach notification letter from Comcast in December 2023, you qualify.3Comcast Breach Settlement. Comcast Breach Settlement FAQ
Two payment tracks are available. You can claim reimbursement for documented out-of-pocket losses and lost time (billed at $30 per hour for up to five hours), capped at $10,000 combined. Or, if you don’t want to document anything, you can claim an estimated $50 alternative cash payment. Every class member also gets three years of identity protection services regardless of which option you choose. The deadline to file is September 14, 2026.4USA Today. Comcast Settlement Xfinity 2023 Data Breach Claims
Google Assistant Recording: $68 Million (Deadline August 27, 2026)
If you own a Google Nest, Home, or Pixel device, you may qualify for a share of the $68 million In re Google Assistant Privacy Litigation settlement. The suit alleged Google Assistant activated and recorded conversations without the wake word being spoken, through what Google calls “false accepts.” The class period runs from May 2016 to March 2026.5TechCrunch. Google Pays $68 Million to Settle Claims Its Voice Assistant Spied on Users
Payouts are estimated at $18 to $56 per device if you have proof of purchase, and $2 to $10 if you didn’t buy a device but had conversations recorded. The claims deadline is August 27, 2026, with a final approval hearing on October 1, 2026.6Top Class Actions. $68M Google Assistant Privacy Class Action Settlement
Kaiser Permanente Privacy: $46 Million (Deadline March 12, 2026)
Kaiser Permanente’s $46 million settlement, potentially rising to $47.5 million, resolves claims that tracking technology on its websites and apps transmitted patient data (including IP addresses, names, health encyclopedia search terms, medical histories, and messages with providers) to Google, Meta, Microsoft, and X/Twitter without consent.7WGN TV. How to File a Claim in Kaiser Permanente’s $46 Million Privacy Data Breach Settlement
You qualify if you were a Kaiser member in California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Maryland, Oregon, Virginia, Washington, or the District of Columbia, and you accessed authenticated Kaiser webpages or mobile apps between November 2017 and May 2024. Payouts are estimated at $20 to $40 per person on a pro rata basis. The claims deadline is March 12, 2026, and the final approval hearing is scheduled for May 7, 2026.8Kaiser Privacy Settlement. Kaiser Privacy Settlement Official Website
Apple Intelligence (iPhone 15/16): $250 Million (Pending Approval)
Apple agreed in May 2026 to pay $250 million to settle Landsheft v. Apple Inc., which alleged Apple advertised Siri and Apple Intelligence features that weren’t available at purchase and, according to the complaint, still don’t fully exist.9BBC. Apple Agrees to $250 Million AI Settlement
You’re eligible if you’re a U.S. resident who bought an iPhone 16, 16e, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max, 15 Pro, or 15 Pro Max between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025. Estimated payout is $25 per device, capped at $95 per device. Apple also agreed to deliver the advertised Siri features through future software updates at no extra cost. The settlement is awaiting court approval; a claims site and deadline will follow.10ClassAction.org. $250M iPhone 16 Settlement Resolves Apple Lawsuit Over Allegedly Misrepresented AI Features
Flo Health and Google Period Tracker: $56 Million (Pending Approval)
A $56 million settlement in Frasco v. Flo Health Inc. covers an estimated 10 million people who entered menstruation or pregnancy information into the Flo app between November 2016 and February 2019. The suit alleged Flo shared that health data with Google, Meta, AppsFlyer, and Flurry without consent. Google is contributing $48 million and Flo $8 million.11Courthouse News Service. Judge Gives Tentative OK to $56 Million Menstrual App Privacy Settlement
Estimated payouts run from roughly $13 to $32 per class member depending on how many people file. A judge gave preliminary approval in April 2026; the claims site and deadline will follow once final approval is granted.12Labaton Keller Sucharow. Frasco v. Flo Health Inc.
Northwell Health Pixel Tracking (Deadline April 20, 2026, Pending Appeal)
Northwell Health settled Kaplan v. Northwell Health, Inc., filed in New York State Supreme Court, over tracking pixels alleged to have sent patient information to Meta and Google.13ClassAction.org. Northwell Health Settlement Resolves Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Pixel Data Sharing
Patients who logged into the FollowMyHealth portal or booked appointments on Northwell’s website between January 2020 and December 2023 can claim a $15 cash payment plus 12 months of privacy monitoring. Other Northwell patients from January 2020 through July 2024 qualify for the monitoring only. The claims deadline is April 20, 2026. A notice of appeal was filed after the April 23, 2026 final approval order, so payment timing depends on how the appeal resolves.14Northwell Pixel Settlement. NW Pixel Settlement Official Website
Settlements Paying Out Automatically (No Claim Required)
For two major 2025–2026 settlements, you don’t need to file anything. Payments are being distributed automatically, though you may want to visit the official site to pick a preferred payment method.
Google Play Store Antitrust: $700 Million
Over 100 million Americans qualify for a share of this $700 million settlement, which 53 attorneys general reached with Google in State of Utah et al. v. Google LLC. Final federal court approval came on May 1, 2026.15Illinois Attorney General. Attorney General Raoul Secures Final Approval in $700 Million Google Settlement Over App Store Monopoly
If you paid for an app or in-app content through Google Play between August 2016 and September 2023, you qualify. Payments go out automatically through PayPal or Venmo. If you don’t use either, you can file a claim at the official settlement website.16Google Play State AG Antitrust Litigation. Google Play State AG Antitrust Litigation Settlement
Android Cellular Data: $135 Million
The Taylor v. Google LLC settlement, agreed in January 2026, covers anyone in the U.S. who used an Android device on a cellular data plan at any point since November 12, 2017. People already compensated through a separate California-only lawsuit are excluded.17Time. Google Android Settlement Payment
Payments are automatic. To choose a specific payment method, visit the official site with the Notice ID and confirmation code sent by mail or email. The final approval hearing is set for June 23, 2026.18CNET. Used an Android Phone After 2017? You Could Get Part of Google’s $135 Million Settlement
Settlements That Have Already Closed
If you heard about any of these but never filed, the claim window is over. A few still allow reissue requests if you were an approved claimant whose check never arrived.
T-Mobile Data Breach: $350 Million
T-Mobile’s settlement over the August 2021 cyberattack (which exposed names, addresses, and Social Security numbers for 76 million customers) completed its payment distribution in May 2025. Claimants with documented fraud or identity theft losses could receive up to $25,000; those without could receive up to $25, or $100 for California residents.19The Hill. Long-Awaited T-Mobile Settlement Checks Finally Issued
If you filed a claim but never got paid, you have until March 31, 2026, to contact the settlement administrator for a reissue. Identity monitoring and restoration services remain available to class members even though the claim period is closed.20T-Mobile Settlement. T-Mobile Data Breach Settlement
Meta/Facebook Privacy (Cambridge Analytica): $725 Million
Meta’s $725 million settlement became effective May 22, 2025, after the Ninth Circuit affirmed district court approval on February 13, 2025. The first round of payments went out in September 2025, averaging $29.43 per claimant.21Keller Rohrback. Facebook Inc Consumer Privacy User Profile Litigation
A second distribution round, funded by uncashed checks from the first round, is scheduled to begin June 9, 2026, lasting about four weeks. This is for existing claimants only; new claims are not being accepted.22CBS News. Facebook User Privacy Settlement Second Check
SmileDirectClub Antitrust: $31.75 Million
Judge Vince Chhabria granted final approval of this $31.75 million settlement on November 21, 2025. The class covered anyone in the U.S. who bought SmileDirectClub aligners for personal use between October 22, 2017, and August 18, 2022. The claims deadline has passed; eligible members will receive pro rata cash payments.23Bloomberg Law. Invisalign Maker Gets Final OK on Its $31.8 Million Settlement
YouTube Children’s Data: $30 Million
The Hubbard v. Google settlement covered anyone in the U.S. who was under 13 at any time between July 2013 and April 2020 and watched content allegedly directed at children on YouTube. A fairness hearing was held January 13, 2026, and the claim submission deadline was January 21, 2026.24YouTube Privacy Settlement. Hubbard v. Google Settlement
Settlements With No Direct Consumer Payment
Two of the largest 2025 tech settlements made headlines but don’t send money to individual consumers. The Texas Attorney General’s $1.375 billion settlement with Google (over location tracking, Chrome Incognito mode, and biometric data) goes to the state, not to Texas residents.25Texas Attorney General. Attorney General Ken Paxton Finalizes Historic Settlement With Google and Secures $1.375 Billion Ireland’s €530 million GDPR fine against TikTok is likewise a regulatory penalty with no individual claim process.26Data Protection Commission (Ireland). Irish Data Protection Commission Fines TikTok €530 Million The Shutterstock FTC settlement ($35 million) and the Chegg FTC settlement ($7.5 million) both designate funds for affected consumers, but the FTC typically distributes those through its own refund programs; look for a notice directly from the FTC if you were a Shutterstock or Chegg subscriber charged after attempting to cancel.27FTC. Shutterstock to Pay $35 Million to Settle FTC Allegations Over Illegal Subscription Cancellation Practices
What to Do If You Think You Qualify
Start with the official settlement website for each case (linked above). Most sites let you check eligibility by email address, phone number, or account identifier. If you got a mailed or emailed notice, keep the Notice ID and confirmation code; those speed up the claim and let you pick a payment method for the automatic distributions.
If you had documented losses from a data breach (fraud charges, hours spent fixing identity theft, credit monitoring you paid for), gather receipts and records before filing. The documented-loss tracks pay far more than the flat alternative, and the Comcast and T-Mobile settlements both capped documented claims at $10,000 and $25,000 respectively, which is only reachable with records.
For settlements where payments go out automatically, you don’t need to do anything to receive money, but checking the site is worthwhile if you’ve moved, changed banks, or don’t use the default payment service.