If you’ve shopped at Home Depot, this is one you’ll want to keep an eye on. A lawsuit alleges that Home Depot used automated license plate recognition technology in store parking lots to collect vehicle information without adequately telling shoppers.
What Is the Home Depot Lawsuit About?
The lawsuit alleges that automated license plate recognition, or ALPR, cameras at Home Depot stores captured information such as license plate numbers, vehicle details, timestamps and location data. It also alleges that this information was fed into a searchable database that could be accessed by law enforcement. Home Depot has said its license plate readers are used to help prevent theft and protect customers and employees, and the allegations in the lawsuit have not yet been proven in court.
How Much Could Shoppers Get?
ClaimMoney currently lists an estimated payout of up to $500 for this opportunity. The lawsuit is still working its way through court, so this is one to keep an eye on for updates.
Who May Qualify?
Eligibility can depend on what state you live in and the details of the claim. If you’ve driven to and shopped at Home Depot, it’s worth checking the current eligibility requirements to see if this one applies to you.
How to Get Updates
You can check ClaimMoney.com for the current lawsuit details and eligibility information. I’ll also be posting updates here on Tiff’s Money Tips as this one develops.
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Subscribe NowFrequently Asked Questions
ALPR stands for automated license plate recognition. It’s camera technology that can capture license plate numbers, vehicle details, timestamps and location data as cars enter or park in a lot.
No. Home Depot says its license plate readers are used to prevent theft and protect customers and employees, and the allegations in the lawsuit have not been proven in court.
Eligibility and documentation requirements can depend on your state and the details of the claim, so it’s best to check the current filing requirements before assuming you need proof of purchase.
Visit ClaimMoney.com for the current lawsuit details and eligibility questions, and keep checking Tiff’s Money Tips for updates as this case develops.
