Published
August 18, 2025
Updated
July 26, 2026
Payments for approved claims were issued January 27, 2026. Settlement checks remain negotiable for 180 days and are scheduled to become void after July 27, 2026.
Current Status
Payments for approved claims were issued January 27, 2026. Settlement checks remain negotiable for 180 days and are scheduled to become void after July 27, 2026.StatusPayments Issued January 27, 2026See the current-status update above.
Claim DeadlineAugust 19, 2025New claims are not currently accepted.
Settlement Fund$4.5 millionApproved deductions and allocation terms may apply.
Potential BenefitPro rata cash paymentEligibility and payment terms apply.
What Happened?
The lawsuit alleged that Criterion disclosed subscribers’ personally identifiable video-viewing information through tracking technology without the consent required by the Video Privacy Protection Act. Criterion denied wrongdoing and liability.Who Was Covered?
The class covered U.S. registered users or subscribers who watched prerecorded Criterion Channel video and whose information was allegedly disclosed during the period from September 27, 2022 through December 27, 2024.What Benefits Were Available?
Approved claimants received a pro rata cash payment from the net settlement fund. Available official payment options and check-expiration rules apply.Claims and Payment Information
Payments for approved claims were issued January 27, 2026. Settlement checks remain negotiable for 180 days and are scheduled to become void after July 27, 2026. People with an existing claim or notice should rely on claim-specific communications and the official source.Official information is available at Criterion Channel Settlement.
Important Dates
• Claim deadline: August 19, 2025• Final approval hearing: October 15, 2025
• Payments issued: January 27, 2026
• Checks void after: July 27, 2026
Settlement Fund and Legal Fees
Administration, legal fees, expenses, benefit payments, and other approved deductions are governed by the official documents and court orders and can affect individual benefits.Case Information
Lucchese-Soto, et al. v. The Criterion Collection, LLC1:24-cv-07345-VEC
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Sources
• Official program or court-authorized information: Criterion Channel SettlementFor more class actions keep scrolling below.
Settlement Fund
$4.5 million
Case Title
Lucchese-Soto, et al. v. The Criterion Collection, LLC
Case Number
1:24-cv-07345-VEC
Court
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Claim Deadline
August 19, 2025
Status
Payments Issued January 27, 2026
Official Website
Criterion Channel Settlement
