- Settlement Approved – Payments Pending: The settlement has been approved but payments are still being processed.
Case verification
- Case name
- Taylor v. Google LLC
- Court
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
- Case number
- 5:20-cv-07956
- Claim deadline
- Check the official website. Many class members were not required to file a traditional claim form.
- Current status
- Final approval was reported in August 2026. Payments come after approval and any appeals are resolved.
- Official settlement website
- federalcellularclassaction.com
Last verified: October 9, 2026. Details can change. Always confirm eligibility and deadlines on the official settlement website or court docket before filing. How we verify cases.
If you’ve owned an Android phone within the past 10 years, you may have heard about Google’s $135 million settlement involving allegations about how data was collected from Android devices. Here’s what the case is about and where it stands. The court granted final approval in August 2026, and many class members were not required to file a traditional claim form.
Why Is Google Paying $135 Million?
Google agreed to pay $135 million to settle a lawsuit alleging that data was collected from Android devices without users’ knowledge or permission. The lawsuit claimed this communication used consumers’ cellular data while communicating with Google’s servers. Google denied wrongdoing but agreed to resolve the lawsuit through a settlement.
Who Is Covered?
The settlement class covers people in the U.S. who used an Android device to access the internet over a cellular network from November 12, 2017 until final approval, excluding class members in the separate California case (Csupo v. Google). Check the official settlement website for the exact definition.
Do You Need Proof of Purchase?
Payments are expected to be small because the class is very large. Reports have mentioned a cap of $100 per person, but final amounts depend on the settlement terms.
Where to Get Official Information
Go to the official settlement website, federalcellularclassaction.com, for payment details and any remaining steps. You can contact the settlement administrator there. You do not need to pay or use a third party.
Why You Shouldn’t Wait
If the official site asks you to choose a payment method, do it there before any posted deadline.
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Payouts vary based on the settlement terms and the number of valid claims filed.
It stems from a real lawsuit. Always verify information through trusted sources.
Many class members were not required to file a traditional claim form. Check the official settlement website for current instructions.
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