{"id":2344855,"date":"2024-09-23T13:47:59","date_gmt":"2024-09-23T17:47:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oracle-class-action-how-to-get-your-cut-of-115-million-settlement-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-09-23T13:50:15","modified_gmt":"2024-09-23T17:50:15","slug":"oracle-class-action-how-to-get-your-cut-of-115-million-settlement-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oracle-class-action-how-to-get-your-cut-of-115-million-settlement-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Oracle class-action: How to get your cut of $115 million settlement &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Foracle-class-action-how-to-get-your-cut-of-115-million-settlement-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2344855&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Oracle America, \u200ca software and marketing company, has agreed to a $115 million settlement due to a lawsuit alleging unauthorized tracking of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-administration-takes-aim-at-social-media-giants-cash-cows\/\" title=\"Biden Administration Takes Aim at Social Media Giants\u2019 Cash Cows\">user activity<\/a> both online and \u200boffline. The \u2064lawsuit, initiated in a\u2064 northern California\u200d district court, claimed that Oracle intentionally surveilled internet\u200d browsers and recorded personal information without user \u200cconsent. The company allegedly sold this data to third\u200c parties \u200dusing its &#8216;ID Graph&#8217; and other products. \u2062Despite denying \u200dthe allegations, Oracle opted for the settlement to avoid further litigation. This settlement could benefit a large\u2064 number of individuals, including those who have engaged in internet activities such as shopping or using geolocation services over the past six years. The claims period is set from\u200c August \u200b19, 2018, \u200cto the present, with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/louisiana-moves-forward-with-plan-to-hold-schools-accountable-with-new-grading-system\/\" title=\"Louisiana advances plan for new school grading system to enhance accountability\">final decision expected<\/a> on November 14, 2024. Users whose \u2064personal data was involved may be eligible for compensation.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Oracle class-action: If you browse the web, you may be eligible for cut of $115M settlement<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1767112\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/oracle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Oracle America<\/a>, a software and marketing company, agreed to a $115 million settlement after a northern <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/california\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>California<\/a> district court filed a <a href=\"https:\/\/angeion-public.s3.amazonaws.com\/www.katzprivacysettlement.com\/docs\/Second+Amended+Class+Action+Complaint.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>complaint<\/a> that the tech giant was tracking user activity both online and offline.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>According to the lawsuit, Oracle was &ldquo;deliberate and purposeful&rdquo; in its surveillance of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jack-buckby-apple-and-google-could-destroy-musks-twitter-app-neutrality-is-the-answer\/\" title=\"Jack Buckby: Apple And Google Could Destroy Musk\u2019s Twitter. App Neutrality Is The Answer\">internet browsers<\/a>, recording the personal information of millions of people. Those using the web had no way of consenting to the privacy violations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Oracle sells this detailed personal information to third parties, either directly or through its &lsquo;ID Graph&rsquo; and other related products and services derived from this data,&rdquo; the lawsuit says.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Despite Oracle&rsquo;s consistent denial of the allegations, it agreed to the $115 million settlement, avoiding further litigation. There have been no findings against Oracle, according to the settlement administrator <a href=\"https:\/\/www.katzprivacysettlement.com\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>website<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The number of people who could claim compensation is nearly unlimited, as the lawsuit involves internet usage. Those who shopped, browsed, or used geolocation services on the internet within the last six years are eligible for a payout.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The lawsuit presented a timeline from Aug. 19, 2018, to the present. A final decision on the case will be reached on Nov. 14, 2024.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;All natural persons residing in the United States whose personal information, or data derived from their personal information, was acquired, captured, or otherwise collected by Oracle Advertising technologies or made available for use or sale by or through ID Graph, Data Marketplace, or any other Oracle Advertising product or service from August 19, 2018, to the date of final judgment in the Action,&rdquo; the lawsuit says.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In order to receive compensation, people must file a claim either <a href=\"https:\/\/www.katzprivacysettlement.com\/submit-claim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>online<\/a> or through the mail with a hard deadline of Oct. 17, 2024. Claim forms can be accessed and downloaded online or by contacting an administrator at 1-888-255-4036.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>&nbsp;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>People submitting a claim via mail should send it to Katz-Lacabe et al v. Oracle America, Inc. c\/o Settlement Administrator 1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210, Philadelphia, PA 19103.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>After lawyers and class representatives are paid, approximately $86.5 million will be left over for class members. The amount of money sent to each recipient will be the same, depending on how many people submit claims. Zelle, Venmo, paper checks, and ACH transfers are all options for accepting payment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1767112\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1767112\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oracle Class-Action Lawsuit: If you use the internet, you might qualify for a share of a $115 million settlement. Oracle America, a software and marketing firm, has settled for this amount following a complaint filed in a northern California district court alleging that the company was monitoring user activities both online and offline. The lawsuit claims that Oracle engaged in &#8220;deliberate and purposeful&#8221; surveillance of internet users, collecting personal information from millions without their consent. It is stated that Oracle sells this detailed personal data to third parties directly or through its &#8216;ID Graph&#8217; and other related services. Although Oracle has consistently denied these allegations, it opted for the $115 million settlement to avoid further legal proceedings. According to the settlement administrator&#8217;s website, no findings have been made against Oracle.<\/p>\n<p>The potential number of claimants is vast since the lawsuit pertains to internet usage; anyone who has shopped online, browsed websites, or used geolocation services over the past six years may be eligible for compensation. The timeline covered by the lawsuit extends from August 19, 2018, until now. A final ruling on this case is expected on November 14, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>The lawsuit specifies that all individuals residing in the United States whose personal information was collected by Oracle Advertising technologies between August 19, 2018, and the date of final judgment are eligible to file claims. To receive compensation, individuals must submit their claims either online or via mail by October 17, 2024. Claim forms can be downloaded online or requested by calling an administrator at 1-888-255-4036.<\/p>\n<p>For those submitting claims through mail: send them to Katz-Lacabe et al v. Oracle America Inc., c\/o Settlement Administrator at 1650 Arch Street Suite 2210 Philadelphia PA 19103.<\/p>\n<p>After legal fees are paid out along with class representatives&#8217; costs\u2014approximately $86.5 million will remain for distribution among class members based on how many people file claims; each recipient will receive an equal amount depending on total claim submissions. Payment options include Zelle, Venmo payments paper checks or ACH transfers<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3427,"featured_media":2344856,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/AP24159001250836.jpg.optimal.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[12449,24830,41531,24736,9811],"class_list":["post-2344855","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-class-action","tag-compensation","tag-legal-rights","tag-oracle","tag-settlement"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/AP24159001250836.jpg.optimal.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2344855","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3427"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2344855"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2344855\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2344856"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2344855"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2344855"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2344855"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}