Class Action Settlement Statistics: What 107,000 Claimers Reveal
Quick answer: We analyzed data from 107,701 Payout users. Nearly 1 in 4 (23.3%) has filed at least one class action claim, and active claimers file about 3 settlements each, for 73,076 claims in total. The most-claimed cases are data breaches and everyday overcharges, and 40% of tracked settlements need no proof of purchase.
107,701 users analyzed
Anonymized, aggregate app data
73,076 claims filed
23.3% of users, about 3 each
40% need no proof
45 of 112 tracked settlements
Median claimer age 35
California files the most
Most people leave settlement money on the table
Billions of dollars in class action settlement funds go unclaimed every year, mostly because eligible people never hear about the case or assume filing is not worth it. Payout’s data shows the gap directly: of 107,701 users, 25,044 (23.3%) have filed at least one claim. The other three quarters have not filed yet, even though many qualify for open settlements right now.
The users who do claim are not one-and-done. Active claimers file about 3 settlements each (2.92 on average), which adds up to 73,076 claims across the base. Once someone files their first claim and sees the money is real, they tend to keep going.
The 10 most-claimed class action settlements
Ranked by number of Payout users who filed. Data breaches and everyday-purchase overcharges dominate, because almost everyone is eligible and most require no proof.
| # | Settlement | Claims filed |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Social Media Harm (teen mental health) | 10,619 |
| 2 | Amazon | 8,107 |
| 3 | Beef Price-Fixing Overcharge | 5,489 |
| 4 | Krispy Kreme Data Breach | 4,120 |
| 5 | Google Assistant Privacy | 2,098 |
| 6 | Grubhub | 2,061 |
| 7 | Tom's of Maine | 1,962 |
| 8 | Rideshare Abuse | 1,880 |
| 9 | Best Buy Privacy | 1,562 |
| 10 | Adobe Subscription | 1,428 |
Which states file the most class action claims
Share of Payout claimers who told us their state (77,334 users). The ranking follows population, with California, Texas, and Florida on top.
| State | Share of claimers |
|---|---|
| California | 11.7% |
| Texas | 9.1% |
| Florida | 8.1% |
| New York | 6.3% |
| Georgia | 4.9% |
| Illinois | 4.0% |
| North Carolina | 3.8% |
| Pennsylvania | 3.8% |
| Ohio | 3.3% |
| Michigan | 2.8% |
Who claims: the average claimer is 35
Age distribution of Payout claimers 18 and older who shared their age. The median is 35, and the 25 to 44 group makes up over 60% of all claimers.
| Age group | Share of claimers |
|---|---|
| 18 to 24 | 13.8% |
| 25 to 34 | 29.0% |
| 35 to 44 | 32.4% |
| 45 to 54 | 15.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 7.1% |
| 65 and over | 2.5% |
How much settlements pay, and why proof matters less than you think
Individual payouts on the settlements Payout tracks run from about $16 (Poppi soda) to $500 (YouTube privacy), and people who file across several cases often clear $1,000 in a year. For a deeper breakdown, see the average class action settlement payout per person.
The biggest myth that stops people from filing is needing a receipt. In our catalog, 40% of settlements (45 of 112) require no proof of purchase at all. You can read more in our guide to no-proof-of-purchase settlements, or browse everything open on the settlements hub.
Settlements you can claim right now
YouTube Privacy Settlement
Cash App Referral Texts
Waffle Recall (TreeHouse Foods)
Poppi Soda False Advertising
Krispy Kreme Data Breach
Michael Kors Outlet Pricing
Vending Machine Overcharges
Beef Price-Fixing (Tyson & Cargill)
Methodology
Figures come from anonymized, aggregate Payout app data as of August 2026: 107,701 registered users, 25,044 of whom filed at least one claim, across a catalog of 112 class action settlements. State and age breakdowns use the 77,334 users who shared their state and the users 18 and older who shared their age. Numbers describe Payout users, not the general U.S. population, and no individual user data is disclosed. Payout is a settlement-finder app, not a law firm, and this article is information, not legal advice.