Google denies wrongdoing
Google denied any legal violations but agreed to the Google Assistant privacy lawsuit settlement to avoid the expense, uncertainty and risks associated with prolonged litigation, according to court documents. The Mountain View, California-based company declined to comment Monday.
Who is covered by the deal
The settlement applies to people who purchased Google devices or were subject to alleged false accepts dating back to May 18, 2016, court papers show.
Legal fees and precedent
Attorneys representing the plaintiffs may seek up to one-third of the settlement fund — roughly $22.7 million — in legal fees.
The agreement echoes a similar case involving Apple, which reached a $95 million settlement with smartphone users in December 2024 over claims tied to its Siri assistant.
If approved, the Google Assistant privacy lawsuit settlement would close another chapter in the growing scrutiny of how tech giants balance convenience with consumer privacy.
