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- Individuals who subscribed to or used AMC services between January 18, 2021, and January 10, 2024, can receive compensation from a lawsuit settlement against AMC Networks.
- You can submit a claim directly through the official AMC VPPA Settlement website or download the claim form and mail it postmarked by April 9, 2024.
- Since the settlement class consists of 11.4 million subscribers and the settlement fund is $8.3 million, each affected user may receive less than $1.
Have you received an email regarding a class action lawsuit settlement against AMC Networks, claiming you are eligible for compensation? Fear not: this email is genuine and does not implicate you. Instead, it relates to legal action against AMC Networks for alleged misuse of user data—and how you can get your share of the payout.
Why Did You Receive the AMC Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Email?
If you've received the AMC lawsuit settlement email, chances are you were registered or subscribed to AMC services like AMC+, Shudder, Acorn TV, ALLBLK, SundanceNow, or HIDIVE, between January 18, 2021, and January 10, 2024, and the company may have shared your personally identifiable information with third parties without your consent.
The lawsuit was filed by users subscribed to the mentioned services in January 2023, alleging that the company violated the Video Privacy Protection Act. This act prohibits video services from intentionally disclosing users' personally identifiable information to other companies without their consent.
In December 2023, following negotiations between AMC Networks and attorneys representing the subscribers, both parties reached a settlement agreement to avoid legal expenses. The administrators are now reaching out to those affected to inform them about the settlement and to urge them to submit their claims before the deadline.
How to Submit a Claim and Receive Your AMC Settlement Payout
If you're eligible as an AMC Settlement Class Member, meaning you've received an email and used AMC services between January 18, 2021, and January 10, 2024, you can submit your claim in two ways.
The first option is to submit directly through the official AMC VPPA Settlement website, a quick process requiring only a few minutes of your time. Alternatively, you can download the claim form from the AMC VPPA Settlement website and mail the completed form postmarked by April 9, 2024.
Since the online method is faster and more secure, we recommend submitting your claim directly through the website.
How Much Is the AMC Settlement? Is It Worth It?
According to publicly available information on the official website, the settlement fund is estimated to be around $8.3 million. Once attorneys' fees, settlement administration costs, taxes, and other deductions are accounted for, the remaining amount will be distributed equally among Settlement Class Members.
According to USA Today, AMC Networks had 11.4 million subscribers when the settlement agreement was reached. Given the large number of individuals involved in the settlement, it's likely that each person's compensation may be less than $1, assuming all eligible individuals submit their claims by the April 9, 2024, deadline.
It's unlikely every claimant will remember, but you're still looking at a likely maximum of just a few dollars.
Scammers Are Posing As AMC Settlement Administrators
As settlement administrators continue to reach out to affected users, there is an increased risk of scammers attempting to pose as administrators to deceive users. To protect yourself from such scams, take the following precautions:
- Only submit your settlement claim through the official AMC VPPA Settlement website. If a phishing email directs you to a different website, it's likely a scam.
- The settlement fund will cover costs and taxes associated with the settlement. Thus, if you're asked to pay a fee to receive a substantial reward from the settlement, it's likely a scam.
- Do not disclose your personal information to anyone except when submitting your claim. If an email requests personal details, mainly bank information, don't share it.
If you suspect scammers have already deceived you, take swift action to stop the situation from escalating further.
Hopefully, you now better understand why you received this email and how to proceed with your claim. For more information about the settlement, refer to the FAQs page on the AMC VPPA Settlement website.
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