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Individuals who lived in California and accessed any Forbes website between Dec. 20, 2023, and June 11, 2026, may be eligible to submit a claim for a payment from a class action settlement.
Forbes Media LLC agreed to pay $10 million to settle allegations it collected and shared California residents’ IP addresses and unique identifiers through website trackers without their consent, potentially violating state privacy and competition laws.
Who can file a claim for a website tracking settlement payout?
Class members are California residents who accessed any website Forbes owned or controlled between Dec. 20, 2023, and June 11, 2026, and whose IP address and/or unique identifiers the company shared with third parties as a result of trackers on those websites.
How much are settlement payments?
Pro rata cash payment: Class members can submit a claim to receive a pro rata cash payment from the net settlement fund. The settlement administrator will determine the final payment amount by the total number of valid claims filed.
How to claim a class action rebate
To receive a settlement payment, class members can file a claim online or print and fill out the PDF claim form and mail it to the settlement administrator.
Settlement administrator's mailing address: Berman, et al. v. Forbes Media LLC, c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, P.O. Box 225391, New York, NY 10150-5391
The claim deadline is Nov. 9, 2026
Is proof required to submit a claim?
Class members do not need to provide supporting documentation with their claim form, but the settlement administrator may contact them for further verification.
Payout options
- Virtual Mastercard
- PayPal
- Venmo
- Direct deposit
- Zelle
- Paper check mailed to the address provided (only option for mailed claims)
Settlement fund breakdown
The $10,000,000 settlement fund will include:
- Settlement administration costs: To be determined
- Attorneys' fees: Up to $2,500,000 plus expenses and costs
- Service awards to class representatives: $2,500 ($5,000 total)
- Payments to eligible claimants: Remaining settlement fund
Important dates
- Deadline to opt out: Sept. 24, 2026
- Deadline to file a claim: Nov. 9, 2026
- Final approval hearing: Dec. 2, 2026
When is the Forbes Media website tracking settlement payout date?
The settlement administrator will issue payments to approved claimants after the court grants final approval of the of the settlement.
Why did this class action settlement happen?
This class action lawsuit alleged that Forbes Media LLC collected and shared California residents’ IP addresses and unique identifiers through website trackers without their consent and in violation of the California Invasion of Privacy Act and the California Unfair Competition Law.
Forbes denies the allegations but agreed to settle to avoid the expense and risk of continued litigation.
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