Crime & Safety

Cook Co. Judge Approves $100M Class Action Settlement Against Google

The payout settles a lawsuit over Google's face grouping tool.

The plaintiffs argued the tool violated Illinois privacy laws.
The plaintiffs argued the tool violated Illinois privacy laws. (CBS)

By CBS Chicago Staff:

CHICAGO (CBS) — Thousands of Illinois residents will get a check from Google after a Cook County judge approved a $100 million class action settlement.

Those who filed claims will receive about $154 each. The payout settles a lawsuit over Google's face grouping tool. The plaintiffs argued the tool violated Illinois privacy laws.

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