The court granted final approval on December 19, 2025. The official administrator reports that payments were distributed on March 19, 2026 to class members with timely, valid claims.
StatusPayments distributed
Claim DeadlineDecember 16, 2025 (Passed)
Settlement Fund$7.05 million
Distribution DateMarch 19, 2026
What Was This Case About?
The lawsuit alleged that NBA Properties and Dapper Labs used the Meta Tracking Pixel to disclose users’ video-viewing information in violation of the Video Privacy Protection Act. The defendants denied the allegations, and the settlement avoided further litigation.
Who Was Covered?
The class generally covered people who, while logged into a Facebook account, requested or obtained video content on the NBA Top Shot website from June 15, 2020 through January 30, 2025, subject to the official definition.
What Benefits Were Provided?
Approved claims received pro rata cash payments from the available settlement fund. The settlement also required suspension of the Meta Tracking Pixel on the NBA Top Shot website unless specified legal or compliance conditions apply.