Google Web & App Activity Tracking Verdict (Rodriguez v. Google — No Claims Process Yet)

A federal jury in Rodriguez et al. v. Google LLC (Case No. 3:20-cv-04688-RS, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California) found on September 3, 2025 that Google unlawfully collected app activity data from roughly 98 million smartphone and tablet users who had turned off their 'Web & App Activity' (WAA) and/or 'supplemental Web & App Activity' (sWAA) settings. Even with the settings off, activity in non-Google apps was still transmitted to Google between July 1, 2016 and September 23, 2024 through the Firebase SDK and Google Mobile Ads SDK embedded in third-party apps. The jury awarded $425,651,947 in damages to two nationwide classes — one covering Android users and one covering non-Android (e.g., iPhone) users. With court-ordered interest, the judgment totaled about $440.3 million as of March 2026, and interest continues to accrue. Google has asked the court to set aside the verdict and may appeal; a hearing on those motions and on class counsel's fee request is scheduled for August 27, 2026. The case was tried by Susman Godfrey L.L.P. The official case website is googlewebappactivitylawsuit.com. This is a jury verdict, not a settlement; no claims process or payout information exists at this time. This listing may involve a proposed or pending settlement. Final approval, claim availability, eligibility, timing, and any payment depend on court approval, administrator instructions, and final settlement terms. Payout does not administer the settlement, determine eligibility, or guarantee payment.

• Used a smartphone or tablet with the Google "Web & App Activity" or "supplemental Web & App Activity" setting turned off at any time between July 1, 2016 and September 23, 2024
• Your activity in non-Google apps was still transmitted to Google through the Firebase SDK or Google Mobile Ads SDK (two certified classes cover Android and non-Android devices, including iPhones)
• No claims process available yet — $425.6M jury verdict September 3, 2025 in N.D. Cal. (Case No. 3:20-cv-04688-RS); Google's post-trial challenges are pending, with a hearing set for August 27, 2026