What the Lawsuit Alleged
The case, Gregory v. Tubi, Inc., filed in Illinois state court, alleged that the free ad-supported streaming service used tracking technology to collect and share users personally identifiable information, including details about which videos they watched, with third-party advertisers for targeted marketing purposes, without the consent the plaintiffs argued the law requires.
The claims were brought under the federal Video Privacy Protection Act, a law that generally prohibits video service providers from disclosing information that identifies a specific person as having viewed particular video content, without prior written consent. Tubi denied violating the law and did not admit any wrongdoing in agreeing to settle.
The Settlement
Tubi agreed to establish a 19,990,000 dollar settlement fund to resolve the case, covering anyone who used the Tubi video streaming service between June 23, 2021, and August 26, 2024. The settlement did not require proof of Tubi use or evidence of specific harm, only confirmation of an email address associated with a Tubi account or, for unregistered viewers, the type of device used and approximate viewing dates.
As part of the settlement, Tubi also agreed to update its privacy policy and practices to provide greater transparency about how it collects, uses, and shares user data, and committed to ongoing review of its practices for compliance with the law.
Where Things Stand Now
The claim filing deadline was November 28, 2024, and that window has closed, so new claims can no longer be submitted. The settlement received final approval, an appeal of that approval was dismissed in September 2025, and payments began going out to valid claimants starting around October 2025.
Reported individual payments have generally been modest, with many claimants reporting amounts in the range of roughly 50 dollars, paid primarily through Zelle and similar digital payment services, since the payout size depends on the total number of valid claims filed against the fund.
How to Get Legal Help
The claim deadline for this settlement passed on November 28, 2024, so no new claims can be filed. If you already submitted a valid claim, payments have been processing since 2025, typically through Zelle or another digital payment method, and you can contact the settlement administrator directly with questions about your specific payment status.
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Tubi Lawsuit: The $19.99 Million Privacy Settlement: Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions about this case and your legal options.
What did the Tubi lawsuit allege?
That Tubi used tracking technology to share users personally identifiable video-viewing information with third-party advertisers without proper consent, in violation of the federal Video Privacy Protection Act. Tubi denied wrongdoing.
How much did Tubi agree to pay?
Tubi agreed to a 19,990,000 dollar settlement fund covering anyone who used the Tubi streaming service between June 23, 2021, and August 26, 2024.
Can I still file a claim?
No. The claim deadline was November 28, 2024, and that window has closed. If you did not file by then, you are not eligible for a payment from this settlement.
How much are people getting paid?
Reported payments have generally been modest, often in the range of roughly 50 dollars, since the amount depends on the total number of valid claims filed against the fixed settlement fund.
Has the settlement been finalized?
Yes. The settlement received final court approval, an appeal of that approval was dismissed in September 2025, and payments to valid claimants began going out starting around October 2025.