Staff Reports
Who knew that your beloved anime streaming service could be violating your privacy? That’s what thousands of Crunchyroll users are claiming, and they’re not taking it lightly. The company is in hot water over allegations that it leaked users’ personal info to third parties without their permission. Naughty, naughty, Crunchyroll!
Class-action settlement: Deadline to file claim in $16 million Crunchyroll settlement in 12 days https://t.co/an7hWUFwjs https://t.co/an7hWUFwjs
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) November 30, 2023
Despite denying any wrongdoing, Crunchyroll has agreed to cough up a whopping $16 million to settle the messy situation and avoid getting dragged through the legal mud. But don’t count your cash just yet, folks. The deadline to file a claim in this settlement is looming—December 12th to be exact. Time’s ticking!
To be eligible for a piece of the settlement pie, you need to have been a registered user or even just peeked at a Crunchyroll website, app, or service between September 8, 2020, and September 20, 2023. If you fit the bill, you might be looking at a sweet $30 payout, but don’t get too excited. The final amount is still up in the air and will be revealed once the settlement is given the green light.
The drama isn’t over yet, either. The final approval hearing is set for December 19th, where angry subscribers can have their say about the proposed settlement. Get ready for some heated discussions, folks!
So, how do you get your hands on some moolah from Crunchyroll? Well, you gotta file a claim, of course! You can do it online or through snail mail, as long as your envelope is postmarked by December 12th. Don’t sleep on this, or you might miss out on your chance to make Crunchyroll pay for their privacy sins.
For all the juicy details about this big settlement, head to the court-approved website. It’s your ticket to a potential payday, so don’t miss out on your chance to stick it to Crunchyroll for their alleged privacy violations!
