FuboTV Inc. and FuboTV Media Inc. have agreed to pay $3.4 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging the companies violated federal and California privacy laws, including the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA), the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA), and California Civil Code § 1799.3. The lawsuit claims Fubo improperly collected, stored, used, distributed, or retained users’ personally identifiable information, particularly related to their video viewing activities, without proper consent. FuboTV denies these allegations but has opted to settle to avoid the costs and uncertainties of ongoing litigation.Who Is Eligible for the Settlement?
Consumers who meet the following criteria may be eligible to file a claim for a cash payment from the settlement:
- Had a FuboTV account or used someone else’s FuboTV account on or before May 29, 2025.
- Resided in the United States or its territories while accessing the FuboTV streaming platform.
Eligible class members include both account holders and non-account holders who used the service, making this settlement accessible to a broad group of FuboTV users.How Much Can Claimants Receive?
The settlement fund will be distributed as follows:
- Standard Pro Rata Payment: Claimants outside California will receive an equal share of the settlement fund, with the final amount determined by the total number of valid claims submitted.
- California Pro Rata Payment: Claimants who certify they accessed FuboTV while in California at least once will receive a payment 1.1 times higher than the standard payment, reflecting additional protections under California privacy laws.
The $3.4 million settlement fund will cover:
- Settlement administration costs (amount to be determined).
- Attorneys’ fees and expenses, up to $1.36 million.
- Service awards of up to $2,500 each for class representatives (totaling $12,500).
- Cash payments to approved claimants from the remaining funds.
How to File a Claim
To receive a payout, eligible class members must submit a claim form by September 12, 2025. Claimants have two options:
- Online: Submit a claim form at the official settlement website, requiring the Notice ID from the settlement notice and details such as email addresses associated with the FuboTV account, approximate account creation and closure dates (if applicable), and the years the claimant watched FuboTV content.
- Mail: Download, print, and complete the PDF claim form from the settlement website and mail it to:
Fubo Data Privacy Settlement
c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
P.O. Box 225319
New York, NY 10150-5391
Claimants can choose to receive their payment via electronic methods (available only for online submissions) or a paper check mailed to the provided address.
Important Dates
- Opt-Out/Exclusion Deadline: August 28, 2025
- Claim Submission Deadline: September 12, 2025
- Final Approval Hearing: October 6, 2025
- Payout Distribution: Payments will be issued 60 days after the court grants final approval or after claim processing is complete, whichever is later.
Why Was the Lawsuit Filed?
The class action lawsuit accused FuboTV of violating privacy laws by collecting and sharing users’ personally identifiable information, including details about their video viewing habits, without proper consent. These actions allegedly breached the VPPA, CIPA, and California Civil Code § 1799.3, which aim to protect consumers’ privacy regarding video content consumption. While FuboTV denies any wrongdoing, the settlement provides relief to affected users without the need for a prolonged legal battle.
What’s Next?
Eligible FuboTV users are encouraged to act quickly to submit their claims before the September 12, 2025, deadline. The settlement website provides detailed instructions and resources for filing claims. Those who wish to opt out of the settlement or object to its terms must do so by August 28, 2025. The final approval hearing on October 6, 2025, will determine whether the settlement is fully approved, paving the way for payments to be distributed to approved claimants. This settlement underscores the growing scrutiny of streaming platforms’ data practices and highlights the importance of consumer privacy protections in the digital age. For more information or to file a claim, visit the official settlement website or contact the settlement administrator.
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