Claim
Forbes allegedly let third-party trackers collect visitors' IP addresses and identifiers. California residents who visited Forbes websites between December 20, 2023 and June 11, 2026 can claim.
Key facts
- Payout
- Share per person
- Deadline
- Nov 9, 2026
- Proof
- No proof
- Who
- CA only
- Fund
- $10,000,000
- Case
- Berman v. Forbes Media LLC
- Court
- U.S. District Court, N.D. California (3:24-cv-09287-WHO)
- Administrator
- Kroll Settlement Administration
- Final hearing
- Dec 2, 2026
- Official site
- www.mediasitetrackersettlement.com ↗
- Verified
- Sep 30, 2026
Pro rata share of the net fund
Who qualifies
- California resident
- Visited a Forbes-owned website between Dec 20, 2023 and Jun 11, 2026
How to file a claim
- Open the official settlement website: www.mediasitetrackersettlement.com.
- Confirm that you qualify. No receipt is needed.
- Choose how you want to be paid and submit before Nov 9, 2026.
- Save the confirmation number. You'll need it to check your claim later.
Open the official claim form ↗
Is the Forbes.com Website Trackers (California) settlement legit?
Yes. It's a court-supervised class action settlement in Berman v. Forbes Media LLC, U.S. District Court, N.D. California (3:24-cv-09287-WHO). Claims go through Kroll Settlement Administration on www.mediasitetrackersettlement.com. Filing is free. A real settlement never asks for a fee, your bank password or your full Social Security number by text or email.
When will payments be sent?
The final approval hearing is Dec 2, 2026. Payments usually go out 3 to 12 months after the court gives final approval, once any appeals end. The administrator pays you directly, often by check, PayPal, Venmo or digital card.
FAQ
Is the Forbes.com Website Trackers (California) settlement legit?
Yes. It's a court-supervised settlement (Berman v. Forbes Media LLC, U.S. District Court, N.D. California (3:24-cv-09287-WHO)). Claims are handled by Kroll Settlement Administration on the official website. Filing is free; never pay anyone to file.
What is the deadline for the Forbes.com Website Trackers (California) settlement?
Claims must be submitted by Nov 9, 2026.
How much is the Forbes.com Website Trackers (California) payout?
Pro rata share of the net fund
Do I need proof to file the Forbes.com Website Trackers (California) claim?
No. You can file without proof of purchase by confirming that you qualify.
When will Forbes.com Website Trackers (California) payments be sent?
The final approval hearing is Dec 2, 2026. Payments usually go out 3 to 12 months after final approval, once any appeals are resolved.
Claim is an independent app and isn't affiliated with this case, the court, the administrator or Forbes Media. Details come from the official settlement website and court records. Always check the official site before you file.
