Serra v. New England Patriots - Video Privacy Protection Act Settlement
Pro rata equal portion of the Net Settlement Fund
This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was November 23, 2025. You can still see what it was about and follow the case in court below. Looking for money you can still claim? Browse open settlements →
What happened
The New England Patriots allegedly shared personally identifiable information (PII) of users of the Patriots mobile app with third parties through Anvato API and Rover SDK without user consent, violating the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA). The Patriots deny wrongdoing but agreed to the settlement to avoid the uncertainties and costs of continuing litigation.
Do you qualify?
You qualify if you are an individual residing in the United States who used the Patriots App with location services enabled between February 1, 2022, and May 30, 2025, and requested or obtained any prerecorded videos (including on-demand replays) available on the app.
How to file
Submit a Claim Form by November 23, 2025, either by filling out the form available on the website or by submitting your claim online. This is the only way to receive a cash payment as a Settlement Class Member.
Common questions
- How much does the Serra v. New England Patriots - Video Privacy Protection Act Settlement pay?
- Estimated payout: Pro rata equal portion of the Net Settlement Fund. 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 Serra v. New England Patriots - Video Privacy Protection Act Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was November 23, 2025. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Is the Serra v. New England Patriots - Video Privacy Protection Act Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Claims are filed at patriotsvppasettlement.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 Serra v. New England Patriots - Video Privacy Protection Act 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 October 30, 2025; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
In the news
- New England Patriots WR Stefon Diggs charged with assault, strangulationYahoo Entertainment · December 30, 2025
- Antonio Brown released from Patriots after one game as wild, tumultuous year continuesBusiness Insider · September 20, 2019
- Woman accuses NFL star Antonio Brown of rape in lawsuitCNN · September 19, 2019
- The woman who accused Antonio Brown of rape is meeting with the NFL to discuss her allegations one day after the wide receiver played his first game with the PatriotsBusiness Insider · September 16, 2019
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