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RE: Facebook Settles Class Action Lawsuit for $20M, Your Cut is $10

realneil — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 01:25:39 GMT

I agree with Inspector and Paul. One lump sum would go a long way to doing more good than passing out beer money.

RE: Facebook Settles Class Action Lawsuit for $20M, Your Cut is $10

Joseph Pianta — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 01:09:11 GMT

The lawyers get some thing like $7.5 million and the original plaintiffs get a total of $37k all together. Looks more like lawsuit abuse to me.

"Fraley v. Facebook: Yes, It's Legit and Not a Hoax".

http://www.theinternetpatrol.com/fraley-v-facebook-yes-its-legit-and-not-a-hoax/

RE: Facebook Settles Class Action Lawsuit for $20M, Your Cut is $10

Paul_Lilly — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:00:43 GMT

That's my sentiment as well. The $20 million settlement would be better spent helping charities than handing out $10 to a bunch of users.

RE: Facebook Settles Class Action Lawsuit for $20M, Your Cut is $10

Inspector — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 20:16:26 GMT

@ lipe123: The class action lawsuit stemmed from Facebook using people's names, profile pictures, photographs, likenesses, and identities in sponsored ads without their permission. As part of the proposed settlement, Facebook denies any wrongdoing and any liability.

RE: Facebook Settles Class Action Lawsuit for $20M, Your Cut is $10

lipe123 — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 18:39:27 GMT

Uhm what was the lawsuit about, doesn't it make sense to say what they settled about or w.e?

RE: Facebook Settles Class Action Lawsuit for $20M, Your Cut is $10

Inspector — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:45:11 GMT

I rather everyone file it so the charity gets the money then fb users... lol

Facebook Settles Class Action Lawsuit for $20M, Your Cut is $10

News — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:48:10 GMT

Attention Facebook users, you might be eligible to receive a crisp $10 bill (or, more likely, a check worth $10) as part of a class action settlement. Try not to spend it all in one place. The entire settlement is actually worth $20 million, though your cut and everyone else who participates will receive a Hamilton, or nothing at all.

"If the number of claims made renders it economically infeasible to pay money to persons who make a timely and valid claim, payment will be made to the not-for-profit organizations identified on the Settlement website at www.fraleyfacebooksettlement.com," Facebook's legal department stated in an email sent out to potential claimants. "These organizations are involved in educational outreach that teaches adults and children how to use social media technologies safely, or are involved in research of social media, with a focus on critical thinking around advertising and commercialization, and particularly with protecting the interests of children."

Given the number of Facebook users, the above disclaimer is the more likely outcome, though it will depend on how many people dismiss the email as spam. It's probably for the better anyway, since the payout to individuals is so small (not even enough to cover a movie ticket in some areas).

The class action lawsuit stemmed from Facebook using people's names, profile pictures, photographs, likenesses, and identities in sponsored ads without their permission. As part of the proposed settlement, Facebook denies any wrongdoing and any liability.