Willow TV VPPA Settlement: If You Subscribed Between 2021 and 2023, You May Have a Claim — Deadline July 21, 2026
Times Internet / Willow TV VPPA Class Action Settlement
Times Internet (UK) LTD, which operates the Willow TV streaming service, agreed to an $850,000 settlement over allegations that it shared subscribers' viewing history with third parties without consent, in violation of the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) and California law. Anyone who subscribed to Willow TV and watched pre-recorded videos on Willow.tv between July 20, 2021 and September 22, 2023 can file a claim for a pro rata share of the net settlement fund.
Settlement fund
$850K
Common fund
Top payout
Pro rata
Share of net $850K fund
Claim deadline
Jul 21, 2026
35 days remaining
You may be owed money
Filing is free and takes a few minutes. Deadline: Jul 21, 2026.
Do you qualify?
You are a Class Member if ALL of the following apply:
- You subscribed to Willow TV.
- You watched pre-recorded videos on Willow.tv between July 20, 2021 and September 22, 2023.
- Excluded: Times Internet (UK) LTD and its current and former officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates; any entity in which Times Internet has a controlling interest; and the judge presiding over this case and members of the judge's immediate family.
Not sure if you qualify? Call the Settlement Administrator at (833) 386-6574, email info@WillowTVVPPASettlement.com, or visit WillowTVVPPASettlement.com.
What happened
Plaintiffs allege that Times Internet (UK) LTD, which operates Willow TV, a streaming platform focused on cricket and South Asian sports content, shared or otherwise made accessible to third parties personally identifiable information (PII) about its subscribers, including information identifying which specific videos they watched, without obtaining their consent. Plaintiffs claim this conduct violated the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) and California law, which protect consumers from having their video-viewing histories disclosed without permission.
Times Internet (UK) LTD denies the allegations and denies any wrongdoing or liability. The parties agreed to settle to avoid the cost, risk, and uncertainty of continued litigation. The settlement does not constitute an admission of fault by the defendant.
How to file a claim
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1. Confirm you are eligible
You must have subscribed to Willow TV and watched pre-recorded videos on Willow.tv at any point between July 20, 2021 and September 22, 2023.
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2. Tally up your claim
No documentation is required. Your payment will be a pro rata share of the Net Settlement Fund, which equals the $850,000 fund minus attorneys' fees (up to 33%), service awards (up to $7,500 each for two class representatives), and notice and administration costs. The per-person amount depends on how many valid claims are filed.
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3. File online or by mail
Submit the Claim Form online at willowtvvppasettlement.com/form/claim by July 21, 2026, or mail a completed paper Claim Form (postmarked no later than July 21, 2026) to: Kishore, et al. v. Times Internet (UK) LTD, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799.
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4. Receive your payment
Payments are issued after the Court grants final approval at the February 25, 2027 Fairness Hearing and any appeals are resolved. The appeal process can take a year or more. No follow-up is required once your claim is submitted.
Key dates
- Jul 21, 2026 Opt-out & objection deadline Upcoming
- Jul 21, 2026 Claim filing deadline Upcoming
- Feb 25, 2027 Final Fairness Hearing (2:00 p.m. PST) Upcoming
- TBD after final approval Payments issued to claimants Pending
The Fairness Hearing is scheduled for February 25, 2027 at 2:00 p.m. PST before Judge Haywood S. Gilliam, Jr. The Court may move the hearing date, so check WillowTVVPPASettlement.com for updates.
Where the money is going
This is a non-reversionary common fund. Attorneys' fees, service awards to the class representatives, and notice and administration costs are paid from the $850,000 before distributions to class members are calculated.
All amounts above are estimates pending final court approval at the Fairness Hearing. The Court may award less than the amounts requested. Per-person payments are pro rata and will vary based on the number of valid claims filed.
Common questions
How much money will I receive?
Your payment is a pro rata share of the Net Settlement Fund, meaning everyone who files a valid claim splits whatever remains of the $850,000 after attorneys' fees, service awards, and administration costs are deducted. The per-person amount cannot be predicted in advance because it depends on how many valid claims are submitted.
Do I need to submit proof of purchase?
No documentation is required. You just need to submit a completed Claim Form certifying that you subscribed to Willow TV and watched pre-recorded videos on Willow.tv between July 20, 2021 and September 22, 2023.
What if I didn’t receive a notice?
You can still file a claim even if you did not receive a notice by mail or email. Class notice was distributed based on subscriber records, but you are eligible as long as you meet the class definition. File online at WillowTVVPPASettlement.com or contact the Settlement Administrator.
Does staying in the class affect my right to sue later?
By staying in the Settlement Class (that is, by not opting out), you release all claims that were pled or could have been pled in the lawsuit arising from the same factual allegations, including claims under the VPPA and California law. If you want to preserve your right to sue Willow TV over these issues, you must opt out in writing by July 21, 2026.
When will payments be sent out?
Payments will be distributed after the Final Approval Hearing on February 25, 2027 and after any appeals are resolved. Appeals can take a year or more, so payments may not go out until late 2027 or later.
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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 Times Internet (UK) LTD d/b/a Willow TV, Simpluris (the Settlement Administrator), or Class Counsel Julian Hammond of HammondLaw, P.C. The case is Kishore, et al. v. Times Internet (UK) LTD, Case No. 4:23-cv-03594-HSG, pending in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California before the Honorable Haywood S. Gilliam, Jr.. Class representatives are Kishore, et al.. Willow TV denies wrongdoing. This website is attorney advertising. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.