Magnificent bump... ;-)
Posted on 11/22/2016 10:08:16 PM PST by nickcarraway
The money comes from a class action lawsuit settlement over Facebook’s use of members' names and faces in “Sponsored Story” ads
Some of Facebook's 1.8 billion users have recently received a $15 check from the social media giant in the mail, leaving many recipients scratching their heads. "Is this check real?" The answer is: Yes.
The money comes from a class action lawsuit settlement over Facebook’s use of members' names and faces in “Sponsored Story” ads without their permission and without paying them.
Fraley vs. Facebook was filed in April 2011. In their lawsuit, the five plaintiffs claimed Facebook improperly used photos and names of users in Sponsored Story ads, which are created by members “liking” companies’ pages or content. The plaintiffs also argued that Facebook violated a California law that forbids companies from using people’s likenesses or names in advertisements without their consent. Finally, the suit asserted that Facebook should have received parental consent to use the names and likeness of any user under the age of 18.
After more than two years of deliberation, a U.S. federal judge in California approved a $20 million settlement in August 2013. Facebook also promised to give users more “control” over how their photos are used in ads.
Facebook users were who filed to join the class action by the May 2, 2013 deadline were eligible to receive a payment.
Third parties kept the case tied up in appeals court for years, but after those were finally resolved this year, the settlement awards were freed up to be distributed to Class Members, according to the class action's website.
As Charles Bronson would say “Right now, that’s a lot”
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don’t cash it. i have gotten several in the past. got one from a lifelock law suit a couple of weeks ago. i don’t agree with the suit. i think the money goes to the state as an uncashed check. but it monkeies with the s**t artists all along the way.
That is true of most class action lawsuits.
The Livenation/Tickemaster monopoly suit, the CD price fixing suit, the states’ suit against Big Tobacco...
Good question. If it weren't for lawyers who want to get rich, there would not be class action lawsuits.
Several years ago, Polaroid filed a class action lawsuit against Kodak because Kodak made an instant camera that Polaroid claimed violated its patent.
I had one of those Kodak cameras. The pictures it took were far superior to the Polaroid pictures, with deeper richer colors. The judge ruled for Polaroid; as a result, I got a coupon for $15 and could no longer use the camera (which I had spent more than $15 on). And even though there were no other options, I still would not buy a Polaroid.
Lawyers probably got $10 for each and every check that went out.
I had the same experience, except I never received a check. You are correct; the Kodak was far superior to the Polaroid.
Polaroid is now a shadow of its former self, as is Kodak.
Magnificent bump... ;-)
YOU KNEW!!!!! :)
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Better Business Bureau
One of the many classics I have in my collection. Haven’t seen it in a while. Maybe this weekend. :-)
Har.
Be Back Bump
You can’t even find Polaroid Film packs any more. It’s hard to find a place that will develop any kind of film.
We be all digital and stuff ,now.
100% of these Class Action Suits are for lawyer enrichment.
Citizens are just a vehicle.
Hmmmmmmmm *ping*
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