How much does the Forbes Media Website Tracker Settlement pay?

Estimated payout: Pro rata payments from remaining settlement fund after administrative costs, attorneys' fees (up to $2,500,000), and incentive awards ($2,500 each for two class representatives). The total settlement fund is $10M. 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 Forbes Media Website Tracker Settlement?

The claim deadline is November 9, 2026. Filing is free and is done on the official settlement website at prnewswire.com.

Do I need proof of purchase for the Forbes Media Website Tracker Settlement?

Yes. This settlement asks for documentation supporting your claim — a receipt, an account record, or the notice you were sent. Check the official settlement website for exactly which documents are accepted.

Is the Forbes Media Website Tracker Settlement notice real, or a scam?

Kroll Settlement Administration LLC is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at prnewswire.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.

How long until I get paid from the Forbes Media Website Tracker Settlement?

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 December 2, 2026; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.

What happens if I do nothing?

You receive no payment, and in most class actions you also give up the right to sue Forbes Media LLC separately over these same claims. To keep that right you must opt out (exclude yourself) by September 24, 2026.

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Forbes Media Website Tracker Settlement

Pro rata payments from remaining settlement fund after administrative costs, attorneys' fees (up to $2,500,000), and incentive awards ($2,500 each for two class representatives)

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What happened

Forbes Media LLC collected California residents' IP addresses and unique identifiers without consent using trackers on its websites and shared that data with third parties from December 20, 2023 through June 11, 2026, allegedly violating California's Invasion of Privacy Act and Unfair Competition Law. Forbes denies these allegations and admits no wrongdoing.

Do you qualify?

You qualify if you are a California resident who accessed websites owned or controlled by Forbes between December 20, 2023 and June 11, 2026, and your IP addresses or unique identifiers were shared with third parties because of trackers on Forbes's websites.

How to file

Submit a Proof of Claim form by November 9, 2026. You can file online at www.MediaSiteTrackerSettlement.com or call (833) 930-0568. After paying administrative costs and court-awarded fees, you will receive a pro rata share of the remaining settlement fund.

Common questions

How much does the Forbes Media Website Tracker Settlement pay?: Estimated payout: Pro rata payments from remaining settlement fund after administrative costs, attorneys' fees (up to $2,500,000), and incentive awards ($2,500 each for two class representatives). The total settlement fund is $10M. 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 Forbes Media Website Tracker Settlement?: The claim deadline is November 9, 2026. Filing is free and is done on the official settlement website at prnewswire.com.
Do I need proof of purchase for the Forbes Media Website Tracker Settlement?: Yes. This settlement asks for documentation supporting your claim — a receipt, an account record, or the notice you were sent. Check the official settlement website for exactly which documents are accepted.
Is the Forbes Media Website Tracker Settlement notice real, or a scam?: Kroll Settlement Administration LLC is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at prnewswire.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.
How long until I get paid from the Forbes Media Website Tracker Settlement?: 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 December 2, 2026; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
What happens if I do nothing?: You receive no payment, and in most class actions you also give up the right to sue Forbes Media LLC separately over these same claims. To keep that right you must opt out (exclude yourself) by September 24, 2026.

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Claim deadline: November 9, 2026
Estimated payout: Pro rata payments from remaining settlement fund after administrative costs, attorneys' fees (up to $2,500,000), and incentive awards ($2,500 each for two class representatives)
Settlement fund: $10M
Proof required: Yes
Class period: December 20, 2023 – June 11, 2026
Exclusion deadline: September 24, 2026
Final hearing: December 2, 2026
Case: Berman v. Forbes Media LLC
Case number: 24-cv-09287-WHO
Court: N.D. Cal.
Administrator: Kroll Settlement Administration LLC

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