How to Claim Your Share of Oracle's $115 Million Class-Action Settlement: Upcoming Deadline Approaching.
To receive your share of Oracle's $115 million proposed settlement, you must submit a claim before the upcoming deadline. Here’s everything you need to know to ensure your claim is processed.
How to Claim Your Portion of Oracle's $115 Million Class-Action Settlement: Deadline Approaching
If you’ve interacted with Oracle in the past six years, you might be eligible for a payout from a $115 million class-action settlement. Oracle America reached this settlement in May 2023 following allegations of unauthorized tracking of user activities online and offline, as detailed in a complaint filed in the Northern District of California.
The lawsuit claims that Oracle sold or shared users' personal information with third parties without obtaining consent, infringing on privacy rights. It states, “As a global data broker, Oracle has established a system that continuously monitors and indefinitely records the personal information of hundreds of millions of individuals,” highlighting the lack of consent for Oracle's practices.
Eligibility for the Oracle Settlement
Individuals who made in-store purchases, used geolocation services, or browsed online with Oracle over the past six years may qualify for compensation. The relevant time period began on August 19, 2018, and will end upon the final judgment. Those eligible include all natural persons residing in the U.S. whose data was collected by Oracle Advertising technologies during this timeframe.
How to Submit Your Claim
To claim your portion of the settlement, you must submit your claim by Thursday, October 17. Claims can be filed online or via mail. For mail submissions, download the claim form or request a copy from the settlement administrator at 1-888-255-4036. Send your completed form to:
Katz-Lacabe et al v. Oracle America, Inc.
c/o Settlement Administrator
1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Make sure to include your full name, contact details, proof of residence, and confirmation of your claim submission.
Expected Compensation from the Settlement
Oracle has pledged both monetary and non-monetary compensation to resolve the lawsuit. Of the $115 million, approximately $28.75 million will cover attorney fees and litigation expenses, with $20,000 set aside for class representatives. The remaining funds will be distributed among valid claimants, with the final payment amount dependent on the total number of claims submitted.
Eligible members can receive their compensation via Zelle, Venmo, ACH transfer, or paper check.
Final Notes
While Oracle denies any wrongdoing, the settlement aims to mitigate the costs and challenges of ongoing litigation. It’s crucial to file your claim before the deadline to secure your portion of this significant settlement.
For more information, visit the settlement administrator's website.
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