Lee v. Springer Nature America - Data Privacy Settlement
Pro rata (equal) portion of the Net Settlement Fund
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What happened
Springer Nature America allegedly disclosed subscribers' personally identifiable information to Meta through Meta Pixel tracking code installed on its Scientific American website without consent, violating the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA). Springer Nature America denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid litigation expenses.
Do you qualify?
Anyone in the United States who had login credentials for Springer Nature America's website from June 12, 2022 through July 31, 2025, had a Facebook account, and accessed video content from Scientific American while logged into Facebook.
How to file
Submit a Claim Form online by September 14, 2025. This is the only way to receive a payment from the settlement fund. By submitting a claim, you give up your right to sue Springer Nature America regarding the claims in this case.
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