Smartphone Privacy Class Action Settlement
Class Eligibility
Carrier iQ settlement Class Members include all U.S. residents who purchased, owned, or were authorized users of certain phones and tablets manufactured by HTC, Huawei, LG, Motorola, Pantech Wireless, or Samsung with service on AT&T, Cricket, Sprint, or T-Mobile between Dec. 1, 2007 through Mar. 1, 2016.
Estimated Amount
Varies
After the expenses are subtracted the settlement pool will be divided in equal parts among qualifying class members
Proof of Purchase
No
Case Name
In re: Carrier iQ Inc. Consumer Privacy Litigation
Case No. 12-md-2330-EMC,
District Court for the Northern District of California, San Francisco Division
Case Summary
According to the plaintiffs some of the largest mobile device manufacturers in the U.S. installed software could gather user names, passwords, text messages and Internet searches.
Settlement Pool
$9,000,000
Settlement Website
Deadline
06/04/2016
Contact
I find it odd that Verizon is not part of this? If the lawsuit is against the manufacturer of these cell phones, why would it not include all major carriers who offer these phones on their network?
ADMIN – Hi Andrea,
If you feel a manufacturer should have been part of a particular settlement and you have grounds to prove it I encourage you to contact a law firm that specializes in class actions and ask if they are willing to go after Verizon.
Does this include Sprints BoostMobile division??
ADMIN – Hi David,
I am not certain, but given the nature of the settlement I am inclined to believe that BoostMobile was included. If you decide to file I would under the Sprint selection or if you want to make certain call the class action administrator with your question.
What if MULTIPLE DEVICES were purchased? I have proof of purchace for multiple devices, may i submit claims for each device?
ADMIN – Hi Laurie,
I would not. If you notice, the settlement indicates that if there are too many claims the money will instead be released to charity.
I owned an two HTC phones during this course, and both with sprint.
I should be considered for this class action suit.
ADMIN – Hi Marshell,
If you believe you are a member of the class please file a claim.
I have a Samsung Mega And Samsung HTC. Both w Sprint.
The ONLY ones who get real money back are the lawyers.
Well then this check for $286.23 must be fake 🤣
ADMIN – Hi Hellie,
Share your fake check with us!
I got one for 139. i had mutliple phones but am happy. I needed the money bad.
What’s going on with this?
The last update on their website is from a year ago.
I wish these people would update their site and let us know what’s going on.
ADMIN – Hi J,
Contact the class action administrator to get an update.
My phone was purchased between these dates
$139.31 today
$139.31 today
My Mom passed away about a year and half ago and you guys just sent a check for her.
Is there any I can do?
ADMIN – Hi Yvonne,
If you are the sole heir you can present documents to the bank and they will probably allow you to cash it.
Rcv’d check today
Received my settlement check today, really surprised that it came so quickly.
I just received a check for 140.00 but I was not aware of any settlement. who would they have known?
ADMIN – Hi Kellie,
Some settlements are automatic. You do not need to apply
After the expenses…HA..
Lawyer expenses probably totaled 4000.00 per customer and customers get $139.31 each.
ADMIN – Hi Stephan,
You can always decline to be part of the class and file on your own. Maybe that way you will get more money.