Canadian Facebook Users Can Claim Up to $200 Each in $51 Million Settlement
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Facebook has agreed to a $51 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit concerning its "Sponsored Stories" feature, which allegedly used users' names and images without consent. This settlement affects residents of British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Newfoundland and Labrador who were Facebook users between January 1, 2011, and May 30, 2014.
Who Can Benefit?
Eligible class members are those who had their real name or identifiable portrait used in a Sponsored Story without consent. To be part of the settlement, individuals must have been Facebook users residing in the specified Canadian provinces during the mentioned period.
How to Claim
Eligible class members must submit a completed claim form to the Claims Administrator by the deadline. Payments will be distributed via E-transfer to the email address provided on the claim form. It is crucial to ensure the email address is correct to receive the payment.For more information and to access the claim form, visit the official settlement website: https://www.mnp.ca/en/services/corporate-and-consumer-insolvency/class-action/facebook-class-action-settlement.
Important Considerations
- Automatic Inclusion: Class members are automatically included unless they opted out by May 8, 2020.
- One Claim Per Person: Each class member can only submit one claim, regardless of the number of Facebook accounts used.
This settlement offers a significant opportunity for affected users to receive compensation. Eligible individuals should ensure they submit their claims by the deadline to benefit from the settlement. For more information
