An Automatic Payout for 70% of Eligible People
An astounding 102 million individuals have the potential to receive a small sum as part of a $630 million payout resulting from a settlement with Google. In fact, an estimated 70% of those eligible can expect to be automatically compensated without having to take any action at all.
Determining Eligibility
To be considered eligible for a payout, individuals must have had a valid US “legal address” in their Google payment profile during the period from August 16, 2016, to September 30, 2023. This address could be located in any of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or the US Virgin Islands, as outlined in the legal documents.
Notification Process
Eligible recipients should anticipate receiving an email notice regarding the settlement. Those individuals who fall within the 70% bracket, eligible for automatic payment, will not be required to submit a claim or engage in any other formality. While the minimum payment amount guaranteed is $2, the final sum will depend on the individual’s expenditure within the Google Play Store.
Payment Methods
If the email address associated with an eligible person is connected to either a PayPal or Venmo account, the recipient can anticipate payment through one of these platforms. Email notifications will also be sent once the payment is made via PayPal or Venmo. In cases where eligible individuals are entitled to a payment exceeding a specific threshold but didn’t receive compensation through PayPal, Venmo, or any other available means, they can expect to receive payment in the form of a check.
Filing a Claim
As of now, it remains uncertain how the remaining 30% of eligible individuals can file a claim for their share of the settlement. Typically, dedicated websites are set up to enable claim submission and payment requests by those deemed eligible.