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Forbes Media Website Tracking Settlement — Do You Qualify?

Updated August 17, 2026

Defendant
Forbes Media LLC
Status
Open to claims
Potential payout
Pro rata cash payment from the net settlement fund
Claim deadline
November 9, 2026
Settlement fund
Up to $10 million
Proof required
No claim form proof for basic payout
Check if you qualify →

Overview

Forbes Media agreed to a proposed settlement of a lawsuit alleging that trackers on Forbes-owned websites collected California visitors' IP addresses or unique identifiers without consent and shared them with third parties. The case is Berman, et al. v. Forbes Media LLC, No. 24-cv-09287-WHO, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. Forbes denies the allegations and wrongdoing. The proposed settlement provides a fund of up to $10 million and changes to notice and controls for California website visitors.

Who qualifies

  • You were a California resident when you accessed a website owned or controlled by Forbes.
  • You accessed the Forbes website between December 20, 2023 and June 11, 2026.
  • Your IP address or unique identifier was shared with a third party because of trackers on the website.

What you could receive

Class members who submit valid, timely claim forms may receive a pro rata cash payment from the net settlement fund. The final amount depends on the number of approved claims and court-approved deductions from the fund. No payment will be issued unless the court approves the settlement and any appeals are resolved.

How to file your claim

  1. 1Visit the official Media Site Tracker Settlement website and open the claim form.
  2. 2Enter the Class Member ID from your settlement notice if the form requests it.
  3. 3Confirm the California residency and Forbes website-access information requested by the form.
  4. 4Sign and submit the claim online, or mail the completed paper form with a postmark by November 9, 2026.

Official settlement site: MediaSiteTrackerSettlement.com. Class Action Pulse is not the settlement administrator or a law firm — always verify eligibility, deadlines, and payout details through the official source above.

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Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for the Forbes Media tracking settlement?

The class covers California residents who accessed Forbes-owned or controlled websites during the covered period and whose IP address or unique identifier was shared because of website trackers.

How much could I receive?

Approved claimants will receive a pro rata share of the net settlement fund. The final amount depends on valid claims and court-approved deductions.

What claims does the lawsuit make?

The lawsuit alleges that Forbes collected IP addresses or unique identifiers through website trackers and shared that information with third parties without consent. Forbes denies the allegations.

What is the claim deadline?

Claims must be submitted online or postmarked by November 9, 2026.