Garcia v. Brigham Young University
BYU's streaming site allegedly shared your video-watching history with Facebook without your permission. If you had both a BYUtv account and a Facebook account while watching videos on their site, there's a cash claim waiting for you.
Estimated cash payment of $6.31 per eligible claimant; pro-rata share of $1,548,495 settlement fund after legal fees
Eligible claimants are estimated to receive $6.31 in cash — your share of the $1,548,495 settlement fund after legal fees are deducted.
Official site: www.garciavideoprivacyclassaction.com
Who may qualify
You qualify if you're a US resident who had an active Facebook account, a registered BYUtv account (with login credentials), and watched at least one video on www.byutv.org between November 12, 2022 and May 9, 2025.
Official eligibility wording
US residents who simultaneously had a Facebook account, a registered BYUtv account (with login credentials), and viewed one or more videos on www.byutv.org between November 12, 2022 and May 9, 2025
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
New to the terms? Plain-English: claim deadline, proof of purchase, administrator, pro rata.
Important dates
- Claim deadline
- October 14, 2025 (closed)
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Yes.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
What you need
Proof is required — you'll need your BYUtv account login credentials to confirm you had a registered account and watched videos on byutv.org during the covered period.
How to file this claim
- Go to the official claim form at https://www.garciavideoprivacyclassaction.com/form/claim — that is the only legitimate filing portal for this settlement.
- Fill out the claim form with your personal information and the account details for your registered BYUtv account.
- Confirm you also had a Facebook account active during the class period (November 12, 2022 to May 9, 2025).
- Provide any proof the form requests to support your account ownership or viewing activity during that period.
- Submit your claim before October 14, 2025 and save your confirmation number or email receipt.
Watch out for
- The claim deadline is October 14, 2025 — late claims will not be paid.
- You must have had a registered BYUtv account with login credentials, not just visited the site without logging in.
- Both conditions must be true at the same time: a BYUtv account AND a Facebook account during the class period.
- Payment is not immediate — the notice states payment comes 45 days after final approval, which is not scheduled until the Final Approval Hearing on November 20, 2025.
- Use only the official website garciavideoprivacyclassaction.com — look-alike scam sites targeting class action filers are common.
We prepare — you file on the official site yourself. This is not legal advice and is not an eligibility decision; the administrator and court decide.
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
This record no longer has an open public claim form — confirm the current status and any next steps on the official source.
- Confirm you are within the eligible group described in the official notice — the settlement administrator determines eligibility.
- Gather any documents the official form asks for — this settlement marks proof as Yes.
- Open the official claim form or settlement website run by Simpluris.
- Submit accurate information through the official settlement administrator or government source before October 14, 2025.
- Save your confirmation number if one is provided, then watch the payment status for distribution updates.
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How we verified this record
- Claim deadline the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Payout details the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Proof requirement the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Administrator the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Court case the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Payment status the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Official claim link queued for re-check
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Claim deadline
October 14, 2025
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Eligibility summary
US residents who simultaneously had a Facebook account, a registered BYUtv account (with login credentials), and viewed one or more videos on www.byutv.org between November 12, 2022 and May 9, 2025
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Proof requirement
Yes
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Payment status
Unknown
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Estimated payout
Estimated cash payment of $6.31 per eligible claimant; pro-rata share of $1,548,495 settlement fund after legal fees
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Administrator
Simpluris
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Class period start
November 12, 2022
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Class period end
May 9, 2025
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court
U.S. District Court for the District of Utah
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court case number
1:24-cv-00188-AMA-DAO
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Case name
Garcia v. Brigham Young University d/b/a BYU Broadcasting
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Common questions
Is the Garcia v. Brigham Young University settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Garcia v. Brigham Young University settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by Simpluris under case 1:24-cv-00188-AMA-DAO in U.S. District Court for the District of Utah. File only through the official settlement website (www.garciavideoprivacyclassaction.com); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on June 17, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
US residents who simultaneously had a Facebook account, a registered BYUtv account (with login credentials), and viewed one or more videos on www.byutv.org between November 12, 2022 and May 9, 2025
What is the claim deadline?
The claim deadline is October 14, 2025. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: Yes. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Unknown. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will Garcia v. Brigham Young University pay out?
Current payment status: Unknown. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official Garcia v. Brigham Young University claim form?
The official claim form is hosted by the settlement administrator, Simpluris. Use the 'Open official claim form' button on this page — never pay a fee to file.
What did BYU actually do wrong?
The lawsuit claims BYUtv's website used Facebook tracking tools that silently sent your video-viewing history to Facebook — without your knowledge or consent — potentially violating federal video privacy law.
When is the deadline to file?
The claim deadline is October 14, 2025. Miss it and you won't see a dime from the settlement fund.
Do I need to dig up proof?
Yes. You'll need to provide your BYUtv login credentials (username or email) when you file, to confirm you had a registered account during the covered window.
How do I file a claim?
Head to the official settlement site at garciavideoprivacyclassaction.com/form/claim and complete the claim form before October 14, 2025.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
The claim deadline (Oct 14, 2025) has passed — this settlement is closed to new claims. Listed for reference.
Listed on the official settlement website (Simpluris).
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Disclaimer
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Change log
- June 18, 2026 — Settlement published after verification.
- June 17, 2026 — Verified field details updated from an official source.