Re: Do you know any thing about this??Re: Notice of Clas s Action Settlement re Google Plus – Your Rights May Be Af fected

[Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>]

I don't.

But, in general, these class action lawsuits pay very, very little to each
plaintiff.  So, I usually ignore these sorts of things.

 > From: marnie <http://www.gmail.com/~369marnie>
 > Date: Wed, 5 Aug 2020 23:38:40 -0400
 >
 > On Tue, Aug 4, 2020, 11:09 PM <http://www.google.com/~google-noreply> wrote:
 > > You are not being sued. This notice affects your rights. Please read it
 > > carefully.
 > > *Notice of Class Action Settlement re Google Plus – Your Rights May Be
 > > Affected*
 > >
 > > You are not being sued. This notice affects your rights. Please read it
 > > carefully.
 > >
 > > On June 10, 2020, the Honorable Edward J. Davila of the U.S. District
 > > Court for the Northern District of Ca, granted preliminary approval
 > > of this class action Settlement and directed the litigants to provide this
 > > notice about the Settlement. You have received this notice because Google’s
 > > records indicate that you may be a Settlement Class Member, and you may be
 > > eligible to receive a payment from the Settlement. Please visit
 > > www.GooglePlusDataLitigation.com
 > > <
 > > http://www.google.com/appserve/mkt/p/AD-FnEyUf_t5Mw10haDCn5WtksAB2imydClPk8rnmcIHW90fpyiJDDC_MVK-_pLyGdU3IJSNUNh1AmVQ54mUUQ7wav6P1t5QZ3eeWcxyDA
 > > >
 > > for more information. The Final Approval Hearing on the adequacy,
 > > reasonableness, and fairness of the Settlement will be held at 9:00 am on
 > > November 19, 2020 in where-I-live Courthouse, Courtroom 4, 5th Floor located at
 > > 280 South 1st Street, where-I-live 95113. You are not required to attend
 > > the Final Approval Hearing, but you are welcome to do so at your own
 > > expense.
 > > Summary of Litigation
 > >
 > > Google operated the Google+ social media platform for consumers from June
 > > 2011 to April 2019. In 2018, Google announced that the Google+ platform had
 > > experienced software bugs between 2015 and 2018, which allowed app
 > > developers to access certain Google+ profile field information in an
 > > unintended manner. Plaintiffs Matthew Matic, Zak Harris, Charles Olson, and
 > > Eileen M. Pinkowski thereafter filed this lawsuit asserting various legal
 > > claims on behalf of a putative class of Google+ users who were allegedly
 > > harmed by the software bugs (“Class”). Google denies Plaintiffs’
 > > allegations, denies any wrongdoing and any liability whatsoever, and
 > > believes that no Class Members, including the Plaintiffs, have sustained
 > > any damages or injuries due to the software bugs.
 > > Summary of Settlement Terms
 > >
 > > *Settlement Fund: *Under the Settlement, Google will pay $7.5 million
 > > which will be used to fund: (1) Class Member Settlement payments; (2)
 > > attorneys’ fees not to exceed 25% of the Settlement Fund and costs and
 > > expenses not to exceed $200,000.00; (3) four service awards to the Class
 > > Representatives in an amount not to exceed $1,500 each for their services
 > > on behalf of the Settlement Class and for a general release of all claims
 > > they may have against Google; (4) administration fees and costs; and, if
 > > necessary, (5) cy pres distribution of any residual funds. No portion of
 > > the Settlement Fund can be returned to Google.
 > >
 > > *Amount of Payments: *Class Members who submit a Valid Claim may receive
 > > a pro rata share of the Net Settlement Fund up to a cash payment of $12.00
 > > depending on the number of claimants. Each Class Member can submit only one
 > > claim. Any funds remaining in the Net Settlement Fund after distribution(s)
 > > to Class Members will be distributed to Cy Pres Recipients that have been
 > > selected by a neutral third party and approved by the Court.
 > >
 > > *Method of Payment*: The payments above for Class Members who submit a
 > > Valid Claim will be made by Electronic Payment (Paypal or Digital Check).
 > > Your Options Under the Settlement Option 1 - Submit a Claim Form to Be
 > > Eligible for a Cash Payment
 > >
 > > If you submit a Valid Claim by October 8, 2020, you may receive a payment.
 > > You will also give up your rights to sue Google and/or any other released
 > > entities regarding the legal claims in this case.
 > > Option 2 - Opt Out of the Settlement
 > >
 > > This is the only option that allows you to sue Google and/or other
 > > released parties on your own regarding the legal claims in this case. You
 > > will not receive a payment from the Settlement. The deadline for excluding
 > > yourself is October 8, 2020.
 > > Option 3 - File an Objection with the Court
 > >
 > > Write to the Settlement Administrator about why you do not like the
 > > Settlement. The deadline for objecting is October 8, 2020. These Objections
 > > will be shared with the Court. If you object to the Settlement, you will be
 > > bound by the Settlement’s terms and will not be allowed to exclude yourself
 > > from the Settlement; you will lose the right to sue Google and/or any other
 > > released entities regarding the legal claims in this case.
 > > Option 4 - Do Nothing
 > >
 > > If you do nothing, you will not receive any payment. You will be bound by
 > > the Settlement’s terms and will lose the right to sue Google and/or any
 > > other released entities regarding the legal claims in this case.
 > > Additional Information How do I know if I am part of the Settlement Class?
 > >
 > > The Settlement Class is defined as: “all persons within the United States
 > > who (a) had a consumer Google+ account for any period of time between
 > > January 1, 2015 and April 2, 2019, and (2) had their non-public Profile
 > > Information exposed as a result of the software bugs Google announced on
 > > October 8, 2018 and December 10, 2018. Excluded from the Settlement Class
 > > are (a) Google and its officers, directors, employees, subsidiaries, and
 > > Google Affiliates; (b) all judges and their staffs assigned to this case
 > > and any members of their immediate families; (c) the Parties’ counsel in
 > > this litigation; and (d) any Excluded Class Member.”
 > > What are the terms of the Settlement?
 > >
 > > Under the Settlement, Google has agreed to create a Settlement Fund of
 > > $7,500,000.
 > >
 > > This Settlement Fund will provide compensation to Settlement Class
 > > Members, pay for notice and administration costs, provide for any approved
 > > Service Awards to the Class Representatives who filed the case, and
 > > compensate the attorneys for any approved fee, cost, and expense awards. If
 > > the Settlement is finally approved, Settlement Class Members will be
 > > prevented from bringing any further claims against Google for any conduct
 > > relating to the software bugs affecting Google+ profile fields.
 > > How will the Settlement Fund be distributed?
 > >
 > > The lawyers for the Settlement Class (“Class Counsel”) will ask the Court
 > > to approve the following payments from the Settlement Fund:
 > >
 > >    - The costs of providing notice and administration of the Settlement;
 > >    - Service Awards to each of the Class Representatives, not to exceed
 > >    $1,500 each, as compensation for their active participation in the case on
 > >    behalf of the Settlement Class;
 > >    - Class Counsel’s compensation for the time and effort incurred
 > >    litigating the case, which will not exceed 25% of the Settlement Fund, and
 > >    costs and expenses they incurred not to exceed $200,000.00;
 > >    - Payments to Settlement Class Members who file timely and Valid Claim
 > >    Forms according to the Plan of Allocation outlined below; and
 > >    - Any residual funds remaining after payments to Settlement Class
 > >    Members will be distributed to Approved Cy Pres Recipients as approved and
 > >    directed by the Court.
 > >
 > > More information regarding the Settlement, including the Settlement
 > > Agreement, can be found at the Settlement Website,
 > > www.GooglePlusDataLitigation.com
 > > <
 > > http://www.google.com/appserve/mkt/p/AD-FnEyUf_t5Mw10haDCn5WtksAB2imydClPk8rnmcIHW90fpyiJDDC_MVK-_pLyGdU3IJSNUNh1AmVQ54mUUQ7wav6P1t5QZ3eeWcxyDA
 > > >
 > > .
 > > How can I get a Settlement Payment?
 > >
 > > If you are a Settlement Class Member and would like to receive a
 > > Settlement Payment, you must submit a Claim Form no later than October 8,
 > > 2020.
 > >
 > > You may complete the Claim Form online at www.GooglePlusDataLitigation.com
 > > <
 > > http://www.google.com/appserve/mkt/p/AD-FnEyUf_t5Mw10haDCn5WtksAB2imydClPk8rnmcIHW90fpyiJDDC_MVK-_pLyGdU3IJSNUNh1AmVQ54mUUQ7wav6P1t5QZ3eeWcxyDA
 > > >,
 > > or you may mail your Claim Form to the following address:
 > >
 > > Google Plus Data Litigation, 1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210, Philadelphia,
 > > PA, 19103
 > >
 > > If you do not file a Claim Form, you will not receive a payment. Note that
 > > for each Valid Claim, the payment method will be the Electronic Payment
 > > method specified on the Claimant’s Claim Form.
 > > How much will I receive from the Settlement?
 > >
 > > The Plan of Allocation provides for Settlement Payments to Claimants as
 > > follows: The Net Settlement Fund shall be allocated to Claimants on a pro
 > > rata basis up to an initial maximum distribution of US$5.00 per Claimant.
 > > If there are insufficient funds to pay claimants $5.00 based on the number
 > > of claimants, the payment to each claimant will be reduced pro ratably. If
 > > sufficient funds remain after calculation of the aggregate initial maximum
 > > distribution of US$5.00 per Claimant, the allocation shall be recalculated
 > > on a pro rata basis up to a maximum distribution of up to US$12.00 per
 > > Claimant. For clarity, the maximum Settlement Payment to be made to any
 > > single Claimant shall not exceed US$12.00.
 > > How do I get out of the Settlement?
 > >
 > > If you do not want to be part of the Settlement, you must submit an
 > > Opt-Out Form no later than October 8, 2020. You may obtain the Opt-Out Form
 > > at www.GooglePlusDataLitigation.com
 > > <
 > > http://www.google.com/appserve/mkt/p/AD-FnEyUf_t5Mw10haDCn5WtksAB2imydClPk8rnmcIHW90fpyiJDDC_MVK-_pLyGdU3IJSNUNh1AmVQ54mUUQ7wav6P1t5QZ3eeWcxyDA
 > > >.
 > > Your completed Opt-Out Form may be submitted via e-mail to
 > > http://www.GooglePlusDataLitigation.com/~Info, or via postal mail to the following
 > > address: Google Plus Data Litigation, Attn: Opt-Out Requests, box
 > > 58220, Philadelphia, PA, 19102. If you opt-out of the Settlement, you will
 > > not be bound by the Settlement Agreement, you will not receive a Settlement
 > > Payment, and you will not be allowed to object to the Settlement.
 > > Do I have a lawyer in this case?
 > >
 > > Yes. The Court has appointed Class Counsel to represent you and other
 > > Settlement Class Members. In this case, Class Counsel are John A. Yanchunis
 > > and Ryan J. McGee of the law firm Morgan & Morgan Complex Litigation Group;
 > > Clayeo C. Arnold and Joshua H. Watson of the law firm Clayeo C. Arnold
 > > Professional Law Corporation; and Franklin D. Azar and Margeaux R. Azar of
 > > the law firm Franklin D. Azar & Associates, P.C. You will not be charged
 > > for these lawyers. If you want to be represented by another lawyer, you may
 > > hire one at your own expense.
 > > How will the lawyers be paid?
 > >
 > > The attorneys representing the Settlement Class have not yet received any
 > > payment for their legal services or any reimbursement of the costs or
 > > out-of-pocket expenses they have incurred. Class Counsel plans to ask the
 > > Court to award attorneys’ fees from the Settlement Fund not to exceed
 > > $1,875,000 which is 25% of the Settlement Fund, and reimbursement of costs
 > > and expenses in the approximate amount of $200,000.
 > > How do I object to the Settlement?
 > >
 > > If you are a Settlement Class Member and do not opt out of the Settlement
 > > Class, you may object to any aspect of the Settlement. This includes
 > > commenting on the applications for Class Representative Service Awards or
 > > the award of attorneys’ fees, costs, and expenses.
 > >
 > > Your completed Objection must be submitted no later than October 8, 2020
 > > online at www.GooglePlusDataLitigation.com
 > > <
 > > http://www.google.com/appserve/mkt/p/AD-FnEyUf_t5Mw10haDCn5WtksAB2imydClPk8rnmcIHW90fpyiJDDC_MVK-_pLyGdU3IJSNUNh1AmVQ54mUUQ7wav6P1t5QZ3eeWcxyDA
 > > >,
 > > or via postal mail to the following address:
 > >
 > > Google Plus Data Litigation, Attn: Settlement Objections, box 58220,
 > > Philadelphia, PA, 19102.
 > >
 > > Any Objection must be in writing and must:
 > >
 > >    1. Clearly identify the case name and number, *In re Google Plus
 > >    Profile Litigation*, Case No. 5:18-cv-06164-EJD;
 > >    2. Include the full name, address, telephone number, and email address
 > >    of the person objecting;
 > >    3. Include the full name, address, telephone number, and email address
 > >    of the Objector's counsel (if the Objector is represented by counsel);
 > >    4. State whether the objection applies only to the objector, to a
 > >    specific subset of the Class, or to the entire Class, and also state with
 > >    specificity the grounds for the Objection; and
 > >    5. Be verified by an accompanying declaration submitted under penalty
 > >    of perjury or a sworn affidavit.
 > >
 > > Settlement Class Members who fail to submit timely written Objections in
 > > the manner specified above will waive their right to object to any aspect
 > > of the Settlement.
 > > Do I need to attend the Final Fairness Hearing?
 > >
 > > No. Class Counsel will answer any questions the Court may have. However,
 > > any Settlement Class Member who timely submits an Objection has the option
 > > to appear and request to be heard at the Final Fairness Hearing, either in
 > > person or through their counsel. If you choose to make an Objection through
 > > an attorney or have an attorney appear at the Final Fairness Hearing on
 > > your behalf, you will be solely responsible for paying that attorney’s 
 > > fees.
 > > How can I get more information?
 > >
 > > This Notice summarizes the Settlement. It does not describe all of its
 > > details. For the precise terms and conditions of the Settlement, please see
 > > the Settlement Agreement and related documents. Additional information
 > > about the Settlement, including a copy of the Settlement Agreement, may be
 > > obtained by:
 > >
 > >    - Visiting the Settlement Website at www.GooglePlusDataLitigation.com;
 > >    <
 > >    http://www.google.com/appserve/mkt/p/AD-FnEyUf_t5Mw10haDCn5WtksAB2imydClPk8rnmcIHW90fpyiJDDC_MVK-_pLyGdU3IJSNUNh1AmVQ54mUUQ7wav6P1t5QZ3eeWcxyDA
 > >    >
 > >    - Contacting the Settlement Administrator toll-free by phone at
 > >    1-833-509-1101 or by email at http://www.GooglePlusDataLitigation.com/~Info;
 > >    - Accessing the Court docket in this case through the Court’s Public
 > >    Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) system at
 > >    ecf.cand.uscourts.gov
 > >    <
 > >    http://www.google.com/appserve/mkt/p/AD-FnEyiO50DEli1AHu0OIqWkUYjx_OVphqNGOCz3UdYV6OoLzwOu1nhXRIFEdhz_uW02u-Ie_aVStViy47SmmhnxG4
 > >    >;
 > >    or
 > >    - Visiting the office of the Clerk of the Court for the United States
 > >    District Court for the Northern District of Ca, 280 South 1st
 > >    Street, 2nd Floor, where-I-live 95113, between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm, Monday
 > >    through Friday, excluding Court holidays.
 > >
 > > *Please do not telephone the Court or the Court Clerk’s Office to inquire
 > > about the Settlement.*