LA Times Faces Class Action Settlement Over Data
A settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit against the Los Angeles Times Communications, LLC. The suit claimed the company disclosed subscribers' personal information to a third party without consent. California residents who accessed the LA Times website or app between January 2023 and December 2025 may be entitled to a payment.
- The lawsuit alleged that the Los Angeles Times used tracking software from three advertising technology companies on its website: TripleLift, GumGum, and Audiencerate. - These trackers are accused of collecting users' IP addresses and other details without their consent, which the lawsuit argues violates the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA). - The settlement fund is set at $3.85 million, which will be distributed to eligible California residents who accessed the LA Times website or app between January 31, 2023, and December 19, 2025. - After legal fees and administrative costs, the estimated payout for each individual who files a valid claim is projected to be between $40.32 and $216.63, though one source provided a lower estimate of around $5.00. - The specific data allegedly collected and shared without consent includes device identifiers, geographic information, and IP addresses for advertising purposes. - A final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for May 22, 2026, and claim forms must be submitted by May 20, 2026. - The case is formally known as *Taliah Mirmalek v. Los Angeles Times Communications, LLC*.
