Here are the most notable recent Google class-action developments (US-focused) from the past ~year, with what’s known so far:
$425M privacy verdict (Gmail/app tracking)
A federal jury ruled that Google must pay $425 million in a class action accusing it of continuing to collect data from users who had switched off a tracking feature. Reuters reported the decision in early September 2025.[3]
Multiple summaries following the verdict say Google has filed an appeal, and that there was no claim form yet because payouts would depend on the appeal outcome.[1][5]
$135M Android “cellular data tracking” settlement (preliminary approval)
ClassAction.org reported that a $135 million Google settlement received preliminary court approval (announced as granted March 5, 2026), covering over 100 million Android users whose cellular data allegedly may have been used for targeted advertising. It also noted a deadline of May 29, 2026 for settlement-related requests, and that injunctive relief is part of the proposed resolution.[2]
$68M Google Assistant “recording without consent” settlement (pending approval)
Top Class Actions reported Google/Alphabet agreed to a proposed $68 million settlement over allegations that Assistant-enabled devices recorded conversations without consent, with the settlement pending federal judge approval.[4]
If you tell me your country/state (and whether you use Gmail, Android, or Google Assistant)
…I can narrow this to the cases most likely to affect you (and what dates/eligibility windows to check), because class actions and settlement eligibility rules vary a lot by jurisdiction.
Sources
Google and Alphabet have agreed to pay $68 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging they unlawfully recorded users’ conversations through Google Assistant-enabled devices without consent.
topclassactions.comA federal jury determined on Wednesday that Alphabet's Google must pay $425 million in a class action lawsuit that accused it of continuing to collect data for millions of users who had switched off a tracking feature in their Google account, a spokesperson for the plaintiffs' lawyer said.
www.reuters.comGoogle was found liable for violating the privacy of 98 million users in a class action lawsuit. Are you one of them?
www.kiplinger.comA California federal jury has ordered Google to pay more than $425 million in damages in a class action lawsuit alleging the company unlawfully collected information from 98 million cellphone users who asked it not to track their app activity.
topclassactions.comA $135M Google settlement offers cash to over 100 million Android users who paid for cellular data that may have been tracked for targeted advertising.
www.classaction.orgA class action lawsuit alleges Google is tracking consumers' communications without consent after it 'secretly turned on' Gemini AI for all users.
www.classaction.orgAs of April 9, 2026: The latest on Google class actions—Play Store $700M nearing court approval, Android data $135M, Assistant $68M, and a $425.7M verdict.
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www.classaction.orgBreaking: A jury ordered Google to pay $425 million to 98 million Gmail users in September 2025 for secretly tracking app activity after users turned off
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