A $700 million settlement has been proposed in a lawsuit brought by the Attorneys General of all 50 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands against Google. The lawsuit claims Google monopolized app distribution and in-app billing on certain Android devices, causing consumers to pay higher prices, limiting app choices, and misleading the public about alternative app sources and billing policies. Google denies the allegations.
The settlement would create a fund to compensate eligible consumers who paid for apps or in-app purchases through the Google Play Store between August 16, 2016, and September 30, 2023, while living in the covered jurisdictions.
NOTE: The Settlement Fund will make the majority of payments automatically, and no claim form is necessary in most cases . Once the Settlement has been approved by the Court, you will receive an email from PayPal or a text from Venmo notifying you of your incoming payment at the email address or mobile phone number associated with your Google Play account.
Who’s Eligible – Consumers who made a qualifying purchase through the Google Play Store or Google Play Billing between Aug. 16, 2016, and Sept. 30, 2023, while living in any U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands.
Award Amount – You will receive at least $2.00. You may receive more, based on how much you paid for apps through the Google Play Store or for in-app content (including purchases in gaming apps, subscriptions, and ad-free versions of apps) through Google Play Billing between August 16, 2016, and September 30, 2023, compared to the amount paid by all other consumers who made Qualifying Purchases.
Proof of Purchase – N/A
Claim Deadline – February 19, 2026 at 11:59 p.m., Central Time
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