Simplilearn VPPA Class Action Settlement
Simplilearn VPPA Class Action Settlement
Simplilearn Americas, Inc. agreed to a $3 million settlement over allegations that it disclosed users' personally identifiable information, including video-viewing information, to third parties without consent, in violation of the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA). Anyone who accessed or used the Simplilearn Platform in the United States between February 26, 2023 and September 16, 2026 can file a claim for a pro rata cash payment, with no documentation required.
Settlement fund
$3M
Common fund
Top payout
Pro rata
Equal share of the net fund, depends on number of valid claims
Claim deadline
Dec 15, 2026
50 days remaining
You may be owed money
Get claim instructions and more information directly from the official settlement website. Deadline: Dec 15, 2026.
Do you qualify?
You are a Class Member if ALL of the following apply:
- You accessed or used the Simplilearn Platform in the United States between February 26, 2023 and September 16, 2026.
- The Simplilearn Platform includes the Simplilearn iOS and Android apps, the Simplilearn website (including dashboards), and its learning portals. Third-party reports state you qualify whether or not you registered, subscribed, purchased, logged in, or watched a video.
- Excluded: Simplilearn and its related parties, the judge presiding over the case, and anyone who timely excludes themselves. See the settlement website for the full list of exclusions.
Not sure if you qualify? Call the Settlement Administrator at 888-808-2849, email admin@SimplilearnPrivacySettlement.com, or get more information from the settlement website directly at SimplilearnPrivacySettlement.com.
What happened
This lawsuit alleges that Simplilearn Americas, Inc. disclosed users' personally identifiable information (PII), including information identifying video content they viewed on the Simplilearn Platform, to third parties without consent. Plaintiffs claim this conduct violated the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA), 18 U.S.C. § 2710, which protects consumers from having their video-viewing histories shared without permission. The case is pending in the Circuit Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
Simplilearn denies the allegations and denies that it violated any law, and the Court has not decided who is right. The parties agreed to settle to avoid the cost, risk, and uncertainty of continued litigation.
How to file a claim
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1. Confirm you are eligible
You must have accessed or used the Simplilearn Platform (app, website, dashboards, or learning portals) while in the United States between February 26, 2023 and September 16, 2026.
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2. There's nothing to calculate
No documentation is required. You attest under penalty of perjury that you used the Simplilearn Platform in the U.S. during the Class Period. Each valid claimant receives an equal pro rata share of the net settlement fund, so the amount depends on how many valid claims are filed.
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3. Get the details from the settlement website
Get claim instructions and file through the official settlement website at SimplilearnPrivacySettlement.com by December 15, 2026. A paper Claim Form is also available on the website and can be mailed, postmarked by December 15, 2026, to: Simplilearn Settlement, Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 301134, Los Angeles, CA 90030-1134.
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4. Receive your payment
Payments are issued after the Court grants final approval, expected at a Final Approval Hearing in January 2027, and any appeals are resolved. The appeal process can take a year or more. You can choose payment by check, PayPal, or Venmo.
Key dates
- Dec 15, 2026 Opt-out & objection deadline Upcoming
- Dec 15, 2026 Claim filing deadline Upcoming
- Final Fairness Hearing (Expected January 2027, date not yet set) Pending
- TBD after final approval Payments issued to claimants Pending
The Final Approval Hearing is expected to occur in January 2027 in the Circuit Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The exact date and time have not been announced, so check SimplilearnPrivacySettlement.com for updates.
Where the money is going
Simplilearn agreed to pay $3,000,000 into a settlement fund. Attorneys' fees and expenses, service awards, and notice and administration costs are paid from the fund before the remainder is divided pro rata among class members who file valid claims.
All amounts above are pending and subject to final Court approval at the Final Approval Hearing. The Court may award less than the amounts requested. The fee and service award figures are from third-party settlement reports and should be confirmed against the official Notice on the settlement website.
Common questions
How much money will I receive?
The settlement does not set a fixed per-person amount. After fees, expenses, service awards, and administration costs are paid, the remaining fund is divided pro rata (equally) among class members who file valid claims. The exact amount depends on how many valid claims are filed.
Do I need to submit proof of purchase?
No documentation is required. On the Claim Form you declare, under penalty of perjury, that you accessed or used the Simplilearn Platform while in the United States between February 26, 2023 and September 16, 2026. Claims may be subject to audit and verification.
What if I didn’t receive a notice?
You can still file a claim if you did not receive a notice, as long as you meet the class definition. Get claim instructions and more information from the settlement website directly at SimplilearnPrivacySettlement.com, or contact the Settlement Administrator at 888-808-2849.
Does staying in the class affect my right to sue later?
If you stay in the Settlement Class (that is, you do not exclude yourself), you will release claims against Simplilearn arising from the allegations in this case, including VPPA claims, whether or not you file a claim. To keep your right to sue Simplilearn over these issues, you must exclude yourself by December 15, 2026. See the Notice on the settlement website for the full release.
When will payments be sent out?
Payments are expected after the Final Approval Hearing, anticipated in January 2027, and after any appeals are resolved. This can take a few months, or longer if there is an appeal.
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This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Dapeer Law, P.A. is not the administrator of this settlement and is not affiliated with Simplilearn Americas, Inc., Verita Global (the Settlement Administrator), or Class Counsel Bursor & Fisher, P.A. of Bursor & Fisher, P.A. The case is Beninati, et al. v. Simplilearn Americas, Inc., Civil No. 2026-016188-CA-01, pending in the Circuit Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in and for Miami-Dade County, Florida before the presiding judge. Class representatives are Albert Beninati and Justin Korn. Simplilearn denies wrongdoing. This website is attorney advertising. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.