When is the TED Video settlement claim deadline?

Claims must be submitted by Oct 26, 2026. The final approval hearing is scheduled for Nov 13, 2026.

Oct 26, 2026Claims closed

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2 free months or $5 cash

2,414 claimedclaims closed

No proofClosed

This settlement closed for new claims on Oct 26, 2026. Payments are expected after the final approval hearing. Owed will notify you about similar settlements.

What happened?

TED Foundation Inc. agreed to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it disclosed users’ personally identifiable information to third-party service providers without proper consent and in violation of the Video Privacy Protection Act.

Two free months of TED Membership (valued at $10 or more) automatically, or instead $5 cash reduced pro rata against a $350,000 cap, or a donation of that cash to TED · U.S. TED account holders who watched a pre-recorded video on ted.com or the TED apps, Oct 19, 2021 – Jul 14, 2026

How much is TED Video paying and what can I get?

Class members get two free months of TED Membership (estimated value of at least $10) once they activate it. Or file a claim for $5 cash instead, which can be reduced pro rata because TED's total cash payments are capped at $350,000. You can also donate the $5 to TED Foundation.

The total settlement fund is $350,000. The final amount per person depends on how many valid claims are filed.

Am I eligible to file a claim?

Class members are TED account holders in the United States who watched a prerecorded video on TED.com or on TED’s iOS or Android mobile applications at any time between Oct. 19, 2021 and July 14, 2026.

Key facts

StatusClosed

Potential payoutClass members get two free months of TED Membership (estimated value of at least $10) once they activate it. Or file a claim for $5 cash instead, which can be reduced pro rata because TED's total cash payments are capped at $350,000. You can also donate the $5 to TED Foundation.

Settlement fund$350,000

Proof requiredNo proof required

Claim deadlineEnded Oct 26, 2026

Exclusion / opt-out deadlineOct 26, 2026

Final approval hearingNov 13, 2026

Case nameSutton v. TED Foundation Inc.

Case number1:23-cv-09219-DEH

CourtU.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

AdministratorFidexis

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Last updated Oct 18, 2026 · verified against the official settlement notice

Estimated possible payout2 free months or $5 cash

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