Lee Enterprises Data Privacy Settlement
Up to $41.01
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What happened
Lee Enterprises disclosed subscribers' personally identifiable information (PII) to Facebook through tracking methods without consent, allegedly violating the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA). The defendant denies the allegations and admits no wrongdoing, but has agreed to settle to avoid further litigation costs and uncertainty.
Do you qualify?
Anyone in the United States who had a Facebook account, was a subscriber of a Lee publication, and accessed or requested video material on a Lee website between December 19, 2020 and March 4, 2025.
What you can claim
Read from the official settlement notice. Confirm the terms that apply to you on the administrator's site before filing.
Pro rata cash payment
$41.01 eachClass members who submit a claim form by July 17, 2025 will receive an equal pro rata portion of the settlement fund. Class Counsel anticipates this will be approximately $41.01 per class member.
Injunctive relief
The proposed Settlement includes injunctive relief as part of the settlement benefits.
Who is in the class
a person in the United States who, from December 19, 2020, until March 4, 2025, had a Facebook account, were a subscriber of a Lee publication, and requested or accessed video material on a Lee website during that time
Quoted from the settlement notice.
How to file
Submit a claim form by July 17, 2025 using your unique Login and Password provided in the Notice emailed or mailed to you. This is the only way to receive a payment from the settlement.
Common questions
- How much does the Lee Enterprises Data Privacy Settlement pay?
- Estimated payout: Up to $41.01. The total settlement fund is $9.5M. Actual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed — most settlements divide a fixed fund pro rata, so a higher claim rate means a smaller individual check. An "up to" figure is a cap, not a guarantee.
- What is the claim deadline for the Lee Enterprises Data Privacy Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was July 17, 2025. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the Lee Enterprises Data Privacy Settlement?
- No. You can file without a receipt or proof of purchase. You attest that you qualify and submit basic details, though claims are still subject to review and submitting a false claim is a crime.
- Is the Lee Enterprises Data Privacy Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Claims are filed at leesettlement.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
- When will payments from the Lee Enterprises Data Privacy Settlement be sent?
- Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for August 14, 2025; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
Who's involved
Plaintiffs
- Barbara Grazioli
- Douglas Castle
- Dana Foley
- Lucinda Jackson
- Amanda Vose
- Brittney Stoudemire
Defendants
- Lee Enterprises, Inc.
Counsel for plaintiffs
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