LA Times Agrees to $3.85 Million Settlement Over Secret Website Trackers: How to File Your Claim

The Los Angeles Times has agreed to a $3.85 million settlement over claims that it secretly tracked visitors to its website and mobile app without their consent.

The lawsuit, filed in federal court in California, alleges that the LA Times installed three trackers — the TripleLift Tracker, GumGum Tracker, and Audiencerate Tracker — on visitors' browsers without their knowledge or permission, in violation of the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA). The LA Times denies any wrongdoing but agreed to the settlement to avoid the cost and uncertainty of a trial.

Do you qualify?

You may be eligible if you're a California resident who accessed the LA Times website or mobile app at any point between January 31, 2023 and December 19, 2025. No proof of purchase is required — if you read the LA Times online during that window, you likely qualify.

How much can you get?

Class members will receive a pro rata share of the settlement fund. The current estimate is around $5 per person, though the final amount will depend on how many people file claims.

How to file your claim

You have until May 20, 2026 to file your claim. Payment options include check, PayPal, or Venmo.

Download ClassyAction to file your claim in minutes and get a reminder before the deadline.