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  <item><title>Google Assistant Privacy Settlement</title><link>https://lawhum.com/settlements/google-assistant-privacy/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lawhum.com/settlements/google-assistant-privacy/</guid><description>A class action alleged Google Assistant recorded users' conversations after "false accept" activations and shared some recordings with third-party reviewers, in violation of privacy laws and Google's policies. Google denies wrongdoing but agreed to a $68 million settlement fund. Deadline: 2026-08-27. Points-based pro rata share of the net $68M fund: 4 points per eligible purchased device (max 3 devices), 1 point for Privacy class members; dollar value depends on total claims</description></item>
  <item><title>Fanatics Handling Fee Settlement</title><link>https://lawhum.com/settlements/fanatics-handling-fees/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lawhum.com/settlements/fanatics-handling-fees/</guid><description>A class action alleged Fanatics charged handling fees at checkout despite advertising free or flat-rate shipping, in violation of Florida law. Fanatics denies wrongdoing but agreed to provide vouchers to affected customers. Deadline: 2026-08-27. Two $5.00 Fanatics vouchers ($10 total), each valid on a separate fanatics.com purchase with no minimum, expiring 12 months after issuance</description></item>
  <item><title>FitOn Video Privacy (VPPA) Settlement</title><link>https://lawhum.com/settlements/fiton-video-privacy/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lawhum.com/settlements/fiton-video-privacy/</guid><description>A class action alleged fitness app FitOn disclosed subscribers' personally identifiable information and video-viewing data to third parties without consent, violating the Video Privacy Protection Act. FitOn denies wrongdoing but agreed to a settlement with a $2.5 million benefit cap. Deadline: 2026-08-31. Up to $10.00 per approved claim, subject to pro rata reduction if total claims exceed the fund cap; paid by check, PayPal, or Venmo</description></item>
  <item><title>Labcorp / AMCA Data Breach Settlement</title><link>https://lawhum.com/settlements/labcorp-amca-data-breach/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lawhum.com/settlements/labcorp-amca-data-breach/</guid><description>Hackers accessed systems of Labcorp's billing vendor AMCA between August 2018 and March 2019, exposing patient information of roughly 10.25 million Labcorp patients. Labcorp agreed to a $35 million settlement in the AMCA MDL. Deadline: 2026-09-03. Alternative cash payment of approximately $50 (adjusts with claim volume); up to $5,000 for documented unreimbursed losses; up to 2 years of CyEx Medical Shield Pro medical identity monitoring</description></item>
  <item><title>Circle K (Gas Express) Data Breach Settlement</title><link>https://lawhum.com/settlements/circle-k-gas-express-data-breach/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lawhum.com/settlements/circle-k-gas-express-data-breach/</guid><description>A May 2024 cyberattack on Circle K franchisee Gas Express accessed files containing names, Social Security numbers, and other private information (largely of employees and associates). A class settlement provides cash payments and credit monitoring. Deadline: 2026-09-03. One-time $50 alternate cash payment with no proof (capped — if claims exceed 10% of the class, payments reduce pro rata), OR up to $2,000 for documented losses incurred May 20, 2024 - Sept 3, 2026 (aggregate cap $45,000); plus 2 years of credit monitoring</description></item>
  <item><title>STIIIZY Data Breach Settlement</title><link>https://lawhum.com/settlements/stiiizy-data-breach/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lawhum.com/settlements/stiiizy-data-breach/</guid><description>An October 2024 cyberattack on cannabis retailer STIIIZY's systems (disclosed January 2025) exposed personal and health-related information of about 387,000 people. STIIIZY agreed to a $2.95 million settlement. Deadline: 2026-09-10. Pro rata cash payment with no documentation (California class members get double share), OR up to $7,500 for documented losses; plus 2 years of credit monitoring with $1M identity theft insurance</description></item>
  <item><title>Comcast (Xfinity) Data Breach Settlement</title><link>https://lawhum.com/settlements/comcast-xfinity-data-breach/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lawhum.com/settlements/comcast-xfinity-data-breach/</guid><description>An October 2023 cyberattack on Comcast's Xfinity systems exposed customers' personal information; Comcast sent breach notices on or around December 18, 2023. Comcast agreed to a $117.5 million settlement without admitting wrongdoing. Deadline: 2026-09-14. Alternative cash payment estimated at $50 (pro rata adjustable); up to $10,000 combined for documented out-of-pocket losses and lost time ($30/hr, up to 5 hours); 3 years of CyEx identity protection</description></item>
  <item><title>Google Play Children's Privacy (COPPA) Settlement</title><link>https://lawhum.com/settlements/google-play-childrens-privacy/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lawhum.com/settlements/google-play-childrens-privacy/</guid><description>A class action alleged Google and AdMob unlawfully collected, used, and disclosed personal information of children under 13 who used Google Play apps from April 1, 2015 onward. Defendants deny wrongdoing but agreed to pay $8.25 million. Deadline: 2026-09-14. Pro rata (proportional) cash payment from the net $8.25M fund; final amount depends on the number of valid claims</description></item>
  <item><title>Amazon Prime FTC Refunds (FTC v. Amazon)</title><link>https://lawhum.com/settlements/amazon-prime-ftc-refunds/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lawhum.com/settlements/amazon-prime-ftc-refunds/</guid><description>The FTC alleged Amazon enrolled tens of millions of consumers in Prime without consent through "challenged enrollment flows" and made cancellation difficult. A $2.5 billion court-ordered settlement (Sept 25, 2025) includes $1.5 billion for consumer refunds — the largest FTC refund program in history. Deadline: rolling. Refund of Prime membership fees paid during the covered period, up to $51 per person, by check, PayPal, or Venmo; claim-process payments expected late 2026</description></item>
  <item><title>Handy Technologies FTC/NY AG Refunds</title><link>https://lawhum.com/settlements/ftc-handy-technologies/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lawhum.com/settlements/ftc-handy-technologies/</guid><description>The FTC and New York Attorney General alleged gig platform Handy deceived workers about potential earnings and hid fees and fines (like charges for "incomplete" jobs). In July 2026 the FTC sent 62,893 checks totaling more than $2.7 million. Deadline: rolling. 62,893 checks totaling $2.7M+ mailed July 2026; amounts vary by person. Cash your check within 90 days</description></item>
  <item><title>The Sales Mentor FTC Refunds (Second Round)</title><link>https://lawhum.com/settlements/ftc-sales-mentor/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lawhum.com/settlements/ftc-sales-mentor/</guid><description>The FTC alleged The Sales Mentor charged consumers millions for telemarketing training programs (Inbound Closer, Sales Closer Academy, etc.) with bogus big-earnings promises. After $802,000 in first-round refunds, the FTC sent a second round of 1,623 payments totaling $136,000+ in July 2026. Deadline: rolling. Second-round checks/PayPal payments sent July 2026 (1,623 payments totaling $136,000+); cash checks within 90 days, accept PayPal within 30 days</description></item>
  <item><title>Zurixx Real Estate Coaching FTC Refunds (Second Round)</title><link>https://lawhum.com/settlements/ftc-zurixx/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lawhum.com/settlements/ftc-zurixx/</guid><description>The FTC and Utah regulators alleged Zurixx sold real estate investment coaching with false earnings promises. After $10.3 million in first-round refunds (July 2024), the FTC sent a second round of 19,744 payments totaling $1.8 million+ in June 2026. Deadline: rolling. Second-round payments (19,744 payments, $1.8M+) sent June 2026; cash checks within 90 days</description></item>
  <item><title>Golden Home Services Mortgage Relief FTC Refunds</title><link>https://lawhum.com/settlements/ftc-golden-home-services/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lawhum.com/settlements/ftc-golden-home-services/</guid><description>The FTC and California DFPI alleged this operation (also using names like Academy Home Services, Amstar Service Group, Home Matters USA) charged illegal upfront fees for sham mortgage relief falsely tied to government/COVID programs. In June 2026 the FTC sent 1,821 checks totaling more than $2.8 million. Deadline: rolling. 1,821 checks totaling $2.8M+ mailed June 2026 (averages roughly $1,500, varies by amount paid); cash within 90 days</description></item>
  <item><title>American Vehicle Protection FTC Refunds (Second Round)</title><link>https://lawhum.com/settlements/ftc-american-vehicle-protection/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lawhum.com/settlements/ftc-american-vehicle-protection/</guid><description>The FTC alleged AVP telemarketers made illegal calls, posed as car dealers and manufacturers, and misrepresented expensive "bumper-to-bumper" extended auto warranties. A second round of 9,074 checks totaling $186,000+ went out in June 2026 to people who accepted their first payment. Deadline: rolling. Second-round checks (9,074 checks, $186,000+) mailed June 2026; cash within 90 days</description></item>
  <item><title>Credit Karma 'Pre-Approved' Offers FTC Refunds</title><link>https://lawhum.com/settlements/ftc-credit-karma/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lawhum.com/settlements/ftc-credit-karma/</guid><description>The FTC alleged Credit Karma told users they were "pre-approved" for credit offers they didn't actually qualify for, wasting their time and sometimes dinging their credit scores. After $2.3M+ in checks/PayPal (Oct 2024), the FTC began sending Zelle payments in April 2026 to claimants who never cashed or accepted earlier payments. Deadline: rolling. Zelle re-issue payments deposited directly to bank accounts (April 2026 onward) for previously unclaimed refunds; original round exceeded $2.3M</description></item>
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