Dutcher et al v Google LLC d/b/a YouTube: YouTube, LLC and Google LLC class action settlement
People who paid for at least one renewal term of a YouTube TV subscription purchased via YouTube Billing between February 1, 2017 and October 29, 2021, and who received an email notice about the settlement. If that describes you, you can file a claim in the YouTube, LLC and Google LLC class action settlement. Each participating class member will receive a pro rata share of the $7,500,000 net settlement fund, estimated to be approximately $92.26 per person, paid by check or electronic payment (ACH, PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, or Virtual Prepaid Card). You do not need receipts or any other documentation to file. The deadline to file a claim was August 30, 2026, and it has passed.
This class action lawsuit alleges that YouTube and Google failed to follow California's automatic renewal law when selling YouTube TV subscriptions. The defendants deny all wrongdoing but have agreed to settle to avoid costly litigation. A $7,500,000 non-reversionary fund has been established to compensate eligible class members.
The facts
| Claim deadline | August 30, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Proof required | No |
| Class period | February 1, 2017 to October 29, 2021 |
| Court | Superior Court of the State of California, County of Santa Clara |
| Docket number | 20CV366905 |
| Final approval hearing | October 15, 2026 |
| Status | Open, accepting claims |
How to file a claim
- Check that you are eligible. People who paid for at least one renewal term of a YouTube TV subscription purchased via YouTube Billing between February 1, 2017 and October 29, 2021, and who received an email notice about the settlement.
- Gather what you need. No receipts are required. You will still need your contact details, and often a notice ID from a letter or email if you were sent one.
- File on the official settlement website. It is the only place a claim counts, and filing is always free.
- File before August 30, 2026. Late claims are usually rejected.
File your claim on the official site
Goes to www.youtubetvsettlement.com, the official settlement website. We are not paid for this link.
Common questions
Who is eligible for the YouTube, LLC and Google LLC settlement?
People who paid for at least one renewal term of a YouTube TV subscription purchased via YouTube Billing between February 1, 2017 and October 29, 2021, and who received an email notice about the settlement.
How much money will I get?
Each participating class member will receive a pro rata share of the $7,500,000 net settlement fund, estimated to be approximately $92.26 per person, paid by check or electronic payment (ACH, PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, or Virtual Prepaid Card). Final amounts usually depend on how many valid claims are filed, so the published figure is a maximum rather than a promise.
When is the claim deadline?
The deadline to file a claim was August 30, 2026, and it has passed. Administrators are not required to accept late claims, so it is worth filing before the date rather than on it.
Do I need receipts or proof of purchase?
You do not need receipts or any other documentation to file. Every claim form asks you to confirm that the information you give is true, and filing a claim you are not entitled to is fraud.
Is the YouTube, LLC and Google LLC settlement legitimate?
Claims administrators are appointed by the court that is overseeing the case. It is docketed as 20CV366905 in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Santa Clara, which you can look up yourself. A real settlement never asks you to pay to file a claim. File only on the official settlement website linked on this page.
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