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10+ Tech and Streaming Companies That Could Owe You Money This Summer

Raymond McCain

Cutting the cord may help you escape rising cable bills, but it doesn’t mean you’ve escaped the companies collecting your data, managing your subscriptions, or powering your digital life.

Today, the average streaming household relies on dozens of connected services, including internet providers, streaming platforms, smart TVs, mobile apps, voice assistants, and online accounts. As those services have become a bigger part of everyday life, they’ve also become the target of an increasing number of lawsuits over data breaches, privacy practices, subscription billing, and consumer protections.

From streaming platforms and internet providers to smart devices and online accounts, several major class action settlements are currently accepting claims. Some could put money back in your pocket if you qualify.

Here are more than 10 class-action settlements worth checking before summer comes to an end.

Willow TV Settlement

Willow TV agreed to settle claims tied to alleged privacy violations involving subscriber viewing data. U.S. resident who subscribed to Willow TV and watched pre-recorded videos on the Willow.tv website during the action period may qualify for the $850,000 settlement.

Amazon Prime FTC Settlement

Amazon is paying $2.5 billion to resolve allegations that it made it difficult for customers to cancel Prime memberships and enrolled some users without their consent. If you paid for Amazon Prime during the covered period, you may qualify for a payment. This is especially relevant for cord cutters who use Prime Video as part of their streaming lineup or signed up for Prime mainly for shipping benefits.

The FitOn Video Privacy Settlement

A $2.5 million settlement resolving a class-action lawsuit alleging that the digital fitness streaming platform shared subscribers’ personal data and video viewing histories with third parties (like Meta) via tracking pixels without user consent. This is a classic violation of the federal Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA). If you use streaming apps for fitness, hobby, or entertainment, this case sets a massive precedent for how those apps track what you watch.

Google Assistant Privacy Settlement

Millions of people use Google Assistant through smartphones, smart speakers, and connected devices. This $68 million settlement resolves claims that Google Assistant recordings were collected without users intentionally activating the feature. If you own a Google smart speaker, Android device, or other Google-connected product, you may want to check if you qualify.

YouTube TV & DIRECTV Antitrust Settlement

This $50 million settlement could be one of the most interesting for cord cutters because it directly involves live TV streaming services. The lawsuit alleges that certain streaming companies participated in agreements that limited competition in the online television market. Customers who subscribed to qualifying services may be eligible.

Google Play Privacy Settlement

Google is also facing claims involving children’s privacy and data collection practices connected to Google Play apps. Parents who had children using Google Play apps during the covered period may qualify.

Comcast/Xfinity Data Breach Settlement

Millions of Comcast customers were impacted by a 2023 data breach that exposed personal information. The $117.5 million settlement provides compensation for eligible customers whose information was compromised. Since Comcast provides internet service for many streaming households, cord cutters who rely on Xfinity broadband may be affected.

More Data Breaches and App-Based Settlements Worth Watching

While the rest of these settlements are not all directly tied to streaming services or internet providers, they still fit the same bigger picture. Cord cutters rely on apps, smart devices, digital subscriptions, and online accounts every day, which means data breaches and privacy violations can affect the same households that have already moved beyond traditional cable.

These lawsuits involve app-based subscriptions, tech platforms, and companies that store sensitive personal information online. Even if they are not cable or streaming cases on the surface, they are part of the same digital ecosystem that millions of people rely on everyday.

PowerSchool Settlement

This $17.25 million settlement covers claims that student information was intercepted through the Naviance platform. The wildly popular college and career-readiness platform used by millions of high school students across the United States is alleged to have embedded third-party tracking software (like Heap, Google, Microsoft, and Hotjar) to secretly record and harvest students’ private data without the consent of the students, parents, or school districts.

Fidelity Investments Settlement

Fidelity’s $2.5 million settlement covers claims tied to an August 2024 data security incident. This massive tech-adjacent class-action lawsuit alleges that one of the world’s largest financial and asset management institutions failed to implement adequate, reasonable cybersecurity protections. This vulnerability allowed an unauthorized third party to infiltrate their network over a three-day window and harvest the highly sensitive personal data of more than 155,000 account holders.

Tinder Settlement

Tinder reached a $60.5 million settlement over allegations of age discrimination in California. This one is less about cord cutting or data breaches; however, it is the culmination of a decade-long legal battle over how tech platforms price their premium subscription tiers. The class-action lawsuit alleged that Tinder unlawfully discriminated against older users by charging them significantly more money for premium features.

Datavant Settlement

Datavant agreed to settle claims stemming from a May 2024 data breach involving personal information. Exposed details include Social Security numbers, driver’s licenses, and financial account details. In addition, with the $900,000 settlement, class members can also elect to receive one full year of free, single-bureau identity theft and fraud monitoring services.

Lemonade Insurance Agency Settlement

Cord cutters may recognize Lemonade as a digital-first company. Lemonade agreed to settle claims tied to a data disclosure incident that may have exposed personal information. The vulnerability specifically allowed prospective customers’ driver’s license numbers to be transmitted in an unencrypted format, leaving them vulnerable to automated harvesting or unauthorized background access.

Flo App Settlement

Flo is part of a combined Google, Flo, and Flurry privacy settlement over alleged health-data sharing tied to the period-tracking app. If you used Flo during the covered period, this is one of the more relevant cases for users who use apps to track health or other personal information.

Before You File, Check the Details

As always, class action settlements often have strict eligibility rules, and not everyone who used a service will automatically qualify. If you qualify, filing generally takes only a few minutes and could result in compensation, reimbursement for documented losses, free credit monitoring, or other benefits.

Because new settlements are approved throughout the year while others expire, it’s also worth checking back periodically. You never know when a streaming service, internet provider, app, or other digital platform you use could become part of a future settlement. Review the official settlement websites, confirm they are included in the class, and submit claims before the deadlines.

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