Facebook, Inc., Consumer Privacy User Profile Litigation
The causation theory revolves around Facebook's permissive data sharing policies, allowing third-party developers (like those associated with Cambridge Analytica) to access extensive user data, including sensitive personal information, without explicit and informed user consent. This lack of adequate oversight and control over data dissemination led directly to privacy invasions and user harm, violating user expectations of privacy.
33
Pending actions
50
Total actions filed
Active
Status
06/06/2018
Established
Filing deadline
The claim submission deadline for the settlement was August 25, 2023. The settlement became effective on May 22, 2025, for claims processing and distribution.
Who qualifies
Plaintiffs qualify if they were a Facebook user in the United States at any point between May 24, 2007, and December 22, 2022.
Products involved
- Facebook social media platform
Alleged injuries
- Privacy invasion
- Unauthorized data sharing
- Breach of privacy rights
Bellwether trials
There are no specific bellwether trial schedules or recent verdicts directly related to MDL-2843. However, a significant $725 million class action settlement was approved in October 2023, with payouts being distributed to eligible users.
Settlement landscape
The total settlement amount was $725 million. Individual payouts ranged from approximately $29.43 to $38.36, depending on claim validity and duration of Facebook usage.
Lead counsel
- Block & Leviton LLP
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