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Forbes Media Website Tracker Class Action Settlement

Pro rata payments from the Settlement Fund after deductions for administration costs, court-awarded attorneys' fees and costs, and incentive awards

Last verified September 15, 2026Source: news-signal:PRNewswireHow ClaimWatch verifies cases

Where this case stands

Accepting claims until November 9, 2026

The final approval hearing is set for December 2, 2026. Payments cannot go out before the court approves the settlement there.

Before Judge William H. Orrick, N.D. Cal. (U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California) (No. 24-cv-09287-WHO).

  1. December 20, 2024
    Case filed
  2. February 3, 2026
    Preliminary approval

    The court allowed notice of the proposed settlement to go out to the class.

  3. September 24, 2026
    Opt-out and objection deadline

    Last day to exclude yourself from the settlement or object to its terms.

  4. November 9, 2026 · upcoming
    Claim deadline

    Claims had to be submitted by this date.

  5. December 2, 2026 · upcoming
    Final approval hearing

    The court hears any objections and decides whether to approve the settlement.

What happened

Forbes Media collected IP addresses and unique identifiers without consent using trackers on its websites between December 20, 2023 and June 11, 2026, and shared this data with third parties, allegedly in violation of California's Invasion of Privacy Act and Unfair Competition Law. Forbes denies these allegations and any wrongdoing.

Do you qualify?

California residents who accessed websites owned or controlled by Forbes between December 20, 2023 and June 11, 2026 and whose IP addresses and/or unique identifiers were shared with third parties because of the Trackers on Forbes's websites.

What the settlement pays

Pro rata payments from the Settlement Fund after deductions for administration costs, court-awarded attorneys' fees and costs, and incentive awards

Paid from a $10M settlement fund. Individual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed.

Who is in the class

All persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Edwards Lifesciences Corporation ("Edwards") common stock during the period from February 6, 2024 through July 24, 2024, inclusive (the "Class Period"), and were damaged thereby.

Quoted from the settlement notice.

How to file

Submit a Proof of Claim form by November 9, 2026 through the settlement website at www.MediaSiteTrackerSettlement.com or call (833) 930-0568. You must provide proof of your California residency and access to Forbes websites during the class period.

Common questions

How much does the Forbes Media Website Tracker Class Action Settlement pay?
Estimated payout: Pro rata payments from the Settlement Fund after deductions for administration costs, court-awarded attorneys' fees and costs, and incentive awards. The settlement fund is $10M.Why settlement checks are smaller than the headline number →
What is the claim deadline for the Forbes Media Website Tracker Class Action Settlement?
November 9, 2026. Claims are filed free at prnewswire.com.How to file a claim, and how long payment takes →
Do I need proof of purchase for the Forbes Media Website Tracker Class Action Settlement?
Yes. This settlement asks for documentation with the claim; prnewswire.com lists what is accepted.
What is the status of the Forbes Media Website Tracker Class Action Settlement?
Accepting claims until November 9, 2026. The final approval hearing is set for December 2, 2026. Payments cannot go out before the court approves the settlement there.
How long until I get paid from the Forbes Media Website Tracker Class Action Settlement?
Not before the final approval hearing on December 2, 2026; payments usually follow within three to twelve months of approval.How to file a claim, and how long payment takes →
Is the Forbes Media Website Tracker Class Action Settlement notice real, or a scam?
Kroll Settlement Administration LLC is the court-appointed administrator. Claims are filed only at prnewswire.com. Filing is always free, and no administrator asks for payment or a full Social Security number by email or text.How to tell a real settlement notice from a scam →
What happens if I do nothing?
You receive no payment and, in most class actions, give up the right to sue Forbes Media LLC separately over these claims. To keep that right, opt out by September 24, 2026.Opting out, objecting, or doing nothing →
Who are the attorneys in the Forbes Media Website Tracker Class Action Settlement?
For the plaintiffs: Shawn Jonathan Rabin (Susman Godfrey L.L.P.); Donald Wayne Bivens (Snell Wilmer LLP); Teresita T. Mercado (Don Bivens, PLLC); Krysta Kauble Pachman (Susman Godfrey LLP). For Forbes Media LLC: Wendy Qiu (Holland & Knight LLP); Caitlin Saladrigas (Holland & Knight LLP); Rebecca Durham (Holland & Knight LLP); Ashley Lynn Shively (Holland & Knight LLP). From the public court docket.

Who's involved

Plaintiffs

  • Abygael Piehl
  • Domenica Berman

Defendants

  • Forbes Media LLC

Counsel for plaintiffs

Counsel for defendants

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In the news

Headlines via NewsAPI.

Guides:How to tell if you qualifyHow to file a claim, and how long payment takesIs this settlement notice real, or a scam?

Summarised from public settlement documents; confirm terms on the official settlement website. ClaimWatch is not a law firm, and filing a claim is free.

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