What is the Forbes website tracking settlement about?

The Berman case concerns allegations that Forbes used website trackers to collect and share California visitors' IP addresses or other identifiers without consent. Forbes denies wrongdoing. The proposed settlement provides a $10 million fund, with payments coming from the balance after approved deductions. It concerns visits during December 20, 2023 through June 11, 2026. The official site identifies the court and case number so you can compare them with your notice.

How much will the Forbes settlement pay?

The administrator has not announced a fixed payment per person. Eligible members who submit timely, valid claims receive proportional shares of the fund remaining after settlement costs, approved legal fees, and awards. The final amount depends on valid claims and deductions. Payout's app-recorded account count describes activity inside Payout; it cannot establish the administrator's total claim pool or predict a payment.

Who qualifies for the Forbes website tracking settlement?

The official class covers California residents who accessed Forbes-owned or controlled websites during December 20, 2023 through June 11, 2026, and had IP addresses or unique identifiers shared with third parties through trackers. The official FAQ also lists excluded parties. Review both the class definition and exclusions before completing a form. The signed paper claim asks you to attest that you accessed Forbes.com while in California during that period.

Is the Forbes settlement website legitimate?

The official MediaSiteTrackerSettlement.com website states that the court authorized it and that the court-approved administrator controls it. It names Berman, et al. v. Forbes Media LLC, case 3:24-cv-09287-WHO, in the Northern District of California. Its claim page links to Kroll forms. Compare those details with your notice. Filing is free, and Payout is optional. No discovery app can guarantee that a claim will qualify or be paid.

When is the Forbes website tracking claim deadline?

Online claims must be submitted by November 9, 2026. Paper claims must be postmarked by the same date. The administrator's paper form repeats that deadline, so delivery timing and a postmark are different considerations. Keep a copy and your mailing record. The September 24, 2026 exclusion and objection deadlines have already passed. Check the official site for changes before submitting; this page records the information checked on October 7, 2026.

Can I file without a Forbes Class Member ID?

Yes. Select the no-ID option on the official claim page. That option leads to the administrator's paper-form download and mailing instructions, rather than the ID-based online form. Complete and sign the form, then mail it with a postmark by November 9, 2026. The form asks for contact information and an eligibility declaration, and says claims may be audited or reviewed. An ID is not a substitute for meeting the class definition.

When will the Forbes website tracking settlement pay out?

The administrator has not given a payment date. The court's final approval hearing is scheduled for December 2, 2026, and the hearing date can change. Payments depend on final approval and resolution of any appeals. The November claim deadline is therefore not a promised payment date. Check the official FAQ for updates, and contact the administrator if your address changes after filing so your claim record remains current.

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Forbes Website Tracking Class Action Settlement

California residents who visited Forbes websites from December 20, 2023 through June 11, 2026, and had identifiers shared through website trackers may qualify for the proposed $10 million settlement. Submit a claim online or postmark a paper claim by November 9, 2026. The administrator has not announced a fixed payment per person.

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What is the Forbes website tracking privacy settlement about?

The lawsuit alleges that Forbes collected IP addresses or other identifiers through website trackers without consent and shared them with third parties. Forbes denies wrongdoing. The official settlement site identifies the case as Berman, et al. v. Forbes Media LLC. The court still must decide whether to grant final approval.

Payout lists this specific website-tracker case as settlement ID 128. As of October 7, 2026, 232 Payout accounts had this settlement recorded in their claim history. These are app-tracked records, not verified filings or payments. Some app paths record a claim when the external browser opens. Counts cover synced accounts, can change, and do not measure approvals or unique people.

This California tracker case is separate from the Forbes VPPA settlement for certain Facebook users and Forbes video viewers, whose claim deadline was November 4, 2025. Match the case name on your notice to the administrator site before using a form. Payout is a settlement-discovery app, not a law firm. Filing directly with the administrator is free. Payout does not guarantee eligibility, approval, or payment amounts.

Where this settlement stands

Settlement reached
$10 million fund agreed
Claim window● Current stage
Claims due November 9, 2026. Final approval hearing scheduled for December 2, 2026; no payment date announced.
Court review and final approval
Judge rules; appeal window follows
Distribution begins
Administrator validates claims and pays
Payments delivered
Fund distributed to valid claims

Who qualifies to file a claim?

You were a California resident who accessed a website owned or controlled by Forbes from December 20, 2023 through June 11, 2026.
Your IP address or other unique identifiers were shared with third parties through trackers on Forbes websites.
Check the official FAQ exclusions, including Forbes-related parties, specified family members, class counsel employees, the assigned judicial officer and family, and people who validly opted out.
The paper form requires a signed statement that you accessed Forbes.com while in California during the class period. It can be audited or reviewed; visiting a website alone does not guarantee an approved claim.

How to file a claim

1Open the official MediaSiteTrackerSettlement.com claim page and confirm the case name is Berman, et al. v. Forbes Media LLC.
2If you received a Class Member ID, use the ID option to access the online form. The site permits only one claim per Class Member ID.
3If you do not have an ID, use the no-ID option. The administrator directs that route to a downloadable paper claim form and mailing instructions.
4Complete the requested contact information and payment selection. Sign the paper form truthfully; the administrator can reject false, incomplete, or late claims.
5Submit an online claim by November 9, 2026, or mail the paper form postmarked by that date to Berman, et al. v. Forbes Media LLC, c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, P.O. Box 225391, New York, NY 10150-5391.
6Keep a copy of the form and submission or mailing record. Contact the administrator if your contact information changes.

Official Forbes settlement claim site

Is the Forbes settlement legit?

Yes. The Forbes website tracking privacy settlement is a court-supervised class action overseen by the United States District Court for the Northern District of California (3:24-cv-09287-WHO) and administered by an official settlement administrator. You file your claim directly with the administrator and keep 100% of any payment — Payout never takes a cut. The fastest way to avoid missing this and other settlements you qualify for is to let Payout match and file for you in minutes.

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