Google Play
Consumer Protection · Class action settlement
Lawsuit
A.B. v. Google alleges apps on Google Play collected children's personal information without required parental consent. Defendants agreed to pay $8.25 million into a settlement fund, paid out pro-rata to approved claimants.
A.B. v. Google alleges apps on Google Play collected children's personal information without required parental consent. Defendants agreed to pay $8.25 million into a settlement fund, paid out pro-rata to approved claimants.
Eligibility
You may be included if you downloaded or used an app from Google Play at any time since April 1, 2015 while under the age of 13 (parents can file for minors).
Key facts
How to file
- Confirm you're in the class. Compare the eligibility section above with your own history — class period dates matter.
- Gather what's needed. No proof required. A sworn statement on the form is enough.
- File before Sep 14, 2026. The claim button opens the administrator's official form — most claims take a few minutes.
- Track it. Payments usually arrive 1–6 months after the final approval hearing.
Last reviewed Aug 30, 2026. Every detail on this page is checked against official settlement administrator and court sources before publication. Where those sources disagree with information shown elsewhere, the official settlement notice controls.
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