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Forbes Website Tracking Settlement for California Residents

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Est. payout: Amount varies
Deadline: November 9th, 2026
Proof required: Yes

Amount varies

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About this settlement

Status

Open for claims. Submit online or postmark your paper claim by November 9, 2026. The opt-out and objection deadline is September 24, 2026 and the final approval hearing is on December 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PT.

Summary

Berman, et al. v. Forbes Media LLC (Case No. 3:24-cv-09287-WHO, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California) says Forbes collected the IP addresses and other unique identifiers of California residents who visited its websites, and passed them to third parties through website trackers, without consent. Forbes will pay up to $10,000,000 into a settlement fund. The settlement resolves the claims without any admission of wrongdoing.

Who Is Included

California residents who visited websites owned or controlled by Forbes between December 20, 2023 and June 11, 2026, and whose IP address or other unique identifiers were shared with third parties because of trackers on those sites.

What You Could Receive

A pro rata share of what is left in the fund after administration costs, attorneys' fees (up to $2,500,000, or 25%) and incentive awards ($2,500 each for the class representatives). The exact amount depends on the number of valid claims.

What You Need To Do

Answer the three eligibility questions.
Tick the payment election box and enter your contact details.
Sign the attestation, which is made under penalty of perjury. We keep your completed form and send it to the Claims Administrator for you.

Administrator

Kroll Settlement Administration LLC. Phone: (833) 930-0568. Mail: Berman, et al. v. Forbes Media LLC, c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, P.O. Box 225391, New York, NY 10150-5391. Official site: mediasitetrackersettlement.com.

Key details

Deadline to file
November 9th, 2026
12 days left
How to file
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Proof
Proof required
No documents are needed. You declare under penalty of perjury that you visited Forbes.com while in California during the class period.
Who it covers
California visitors to Forbes websites

Frequently asked questions

A settlement of up to $10 million over claims that Forbes websites shared California visitors' IP addresses and other identifiers with third parties through trackers, between December 20, 2023 and June 11, 2026. No documents are needed, and claims are due by November 9, 2026.

The payout varies. The final amount depends on the settlement administrator and the number of valid claims.

Claims must be filed by November 9th, 2026.

Yes. You'll need proof of purchase or eligibility to file this claim. No documents are needed. You declare under penalty of perjury that you visited Forbes.com while in California during the class period.

Start your eligibility check with TakeBack. We walk you through the claim form and keep track of your claim until it pays out.