Class Action Lawsuit
A proposed settlement for a class-action lawsuit against NebuAd was underway in October, 2011. All subscribers to the ISPs listed above during the period of January 1, 2007 and July 1, 2008 are to be considered mandatory class members, they do not have to opt in and may not choose to opt out. Under the terms of the proposed settlement NebuAd would create a settlement fund of approximately $2,410,000. This would be used for administration of the settlement, covering legal fees, an incentive award of $5,000 to the individual who brought the complaint, providing up to $1000 for other named representatives, with most of the money going to support non-profits providing consumer education and privacy research.
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