Google Web and App Activity Privacy Class Action: What the $425.7M Jury Verdict Means
New open class action lawsuit against Google!
Case Info: Rodriguez v. Google LLC
Status: Jury verdict entered. Google says it will appeal. This is not a settlement.
Potential class size: About 98 million U.S. Google accounts
Key facts at a glance
A federal jury found Google liable and awarded about $425.7 million in compensatory damages.
The case centers on data collected from users who had Web & App Activity and or Supplemental Web & App Activity turned off or paused, yet whose activity in non-Google mobile apps was still collected.
No claim form is available. There is no settlement approved by the court.
Any payment timeline depends on the appeal and further court orders.
What the case alleges
Plaintiffs say Google accessed, saved, and used app activity data from non-Google apps even when users switched off Web & App Activity in account settings. They argue this practice violated privacy rights and state law, including the Comprehensive Computer Data Access and Fraud Act.
Google denies wrongdoing.
What the jury decided
In September 2025 the jury found Google liable and awarded approximately $425.7 million in damages to the class. The jury did not award punitive damages. Google has stated it will appeal.
Is there a settlement fund
Not at this time. A jury verdict is different from a settlement. Until appeals are resolved and the court issues final orders, no distribution to class members will occur.
Who could be included
U.S. Google account holders who, at any time between July 1, 2016 and September 23, 2024, had Web & App Activity and or Supplemental Web & App Activity disabled and whose data from non-Google mobile apps was still collected by Google. Class status and membership are determined by court orders and account records.
How much could people receive
No individual payout is set. If the verdict stands and the court later authorizes distribution, the average recovery could be small given the class size that is estimated at roughly 98 million accounts. Final amounts would be set by the court after fees, costs, and any claims administration.
What you should do now
Do nothing to remain in the class.
Watch for official notices by email or mail with any next steps.
Monitor the official case site:
googlewebappactivitylawsuit.com.If you later prefer to pursue your own claim, you may be able to exclude yourself by a court-set deadline. That deadline has not been set for any claims phase.
Dates to know
Verdict: September 2025
Appeal: Announced by Google. Timeline set by the appellate process.
Claim deadline: Not available. No claims process is approved.
FAQ
Is there a claim form I can file today
No. There is no active claims process. Wait for court-approved instructions.
How will I know if I am in the class
Class membership is based on Google account records and the class definition set by the court. If action is required you should receive an official notice.
When would payments happen
Only after the appeal ends and the court authorizes a distribution plan. That can take many months or longer.
Where do I get updates
Check googlewebappactivitylawsuit.com and review future court notices.