A lawsuit says trackers on Forbes websites shared visitors' IP addresses and other identifiers with third parties without consent. California residents who visited a Forbes-owned website from December 20, 2023 to June 11, 2026 can claim a share of a $10 million fund. Forbes denies wrongdoing.
Key facts
- Claims close
- Nov 9, 2026
- Per person
- Share of $10M
- Fund
- $10M
- Proof
- Class Member ID from your email notice to file online
- Class period
- Dec 20, 2023 to Jun 11, 2026
- Who is covered
- Residents of California
- Case
- Berman v. Forbes Media LLC, 3:24-cv-09287-WHO
- Court
- United States District Court for the Northern District of California
- Administrator
- Kroll Settlement Administration LLC · 833-930-0568
Who can claim
- Did you visit a Forbes website while living in California between December 2023 and June 2026?
Class period: Dec 20, 2023 to Jun 11, 2026. Residents of California.
How much
Share of $10M, as published by MediaSiteTrackerSettlement.com, run by Kroll (Berman v. Forbes Media, N.D. Cal.). The total settlement fund is $10M. The administrator offers Electronic payment (online claims) or Check.
You'll need
- Class Member ID from your email notice to file online
- No ID? Mail the paper claim form, postmarked by November 9
- Your word that you visited Forbes.com while in California
How to file
- Tap Claim and sign in with your phone, then open the claim form with Plus.
- Fill in the form yourself. Have the items under “You'll need” ready.
- Submit before claims close on Nov 9, 2026.
- Sign in to Claimmy afterwards to mark it filed and keep the deadline in view.
Sign in with your phone, then Plus opens the administrator's form. We never file for you.
Important dates
- Opt-out deadlineSep 24, 2026 (Passed)
- Objection deadlineSep 24, 2026 (Passed)
- Claims closeNov 9, 2026
- Final approval hearingDec 2, 2026
About the case
The lawsuit alleges that from December 20, 2023 through June 11, 2026, Forbes collected visitors' IP addresses and unique identifiers through trackers on its websites without consent and shared that data with third parties. It brings claims under Section 638.51(a) of the California Invasion of Privacy Act and the California Unfair Competition Law. Forbes denies the allegations and denies any wrongdoing. The court has not decided who is right.
Berman v. Forbes Media LLC, 3:24-cv-09287-WHO, United States District Court for the Northern District of California.
Sources
Source: MediaSiteTrackerSettlement.com, run by Kroll (Berman v. Forbes Media, N.D. Cal.). Checked Oct 30, 2026. Final amounts depend on how many people claim.
Questions about this settlement
What is the deadline to file a claim in the Forbes website tracking (California) settlement?
Claims close on Nov 9, 2026. File on the administrator's official site before then.
How much is the Forbes website tracking (California) settlement per person?
Share of $10M, as published by MediaSiteTrackerSettlement.com, run by Kroll (Berman v. Forbes Media, N.D. Cal.). Final amounts depend on how many people claim.
Do I need proof to file a claim in the Forbes website tracking (California) settlement?
Yes. You'll need: Class Member ID from your email notice to file online; No ID? Mail the paper claim form, postmarked by November 9; Your word that you visited Forbes.com while in California.
Who qualifies for the Forbes website tracking (California) settlement?
The administrator decides who qualifies. You may qualify if the answer is yes: Did you visit a Forbes website while living in California between December 2023 and June 2026? The class period is Dec 20, 2023 to Jun 11, 2026. Only residents of California are covered.
How do I file a claim in the Forbes website tracking (California) settlement?
On the official settlement website run by MediaSiteTrackerSettlement.com, run by Kroll (Berman v. Forbes Media, N.D. Cal.). The Claim button on this page opens the form in a new tab. Claimmy never files for you and never holds money.
When is the final approval hearing for the Forbes website tracking (California) settlement?
The court's final approval hearing is set for Dec 2, 2026.
Does Claimmy file the claim for me?
No. With Plus, the Claim button opens the administrator's official form in a new tab and you file it yourself. We never file for anyone and never hold money.
Other open settlements
Sorted by claim deadline. Figures are the administrators' published maximums or fund sizes. We never file for you.