The Los Angeles Times has agreed to a $3.85 million settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging it used tracking technologies on its website without user consent, potentially sharing personal information with third parties in violation of California privacy laws.
⚠️ Action Required — Claim Deadline: May 20, 2026. If you are a California resident who visited the LA Times website between January 31, 2023, and December 19, 2025, you may be entitled to a cash payment. File your claim at latimescipasettlement.com before the deadline.
LA Times Privacy Settlement — Key Details
| Case Name | Mirmalek v. Los Angeles Times Communications, LLC |
| Settlement Amount | $3,850,000 |
| Company | Los Angeles Times (LA Times) |
| Reason for Lawsuit | Alleged unauthorized use of tracking technologies on the LA Times website |
| Eligibility Period | January 31, 2023 – December 19, 2025 |
| Eligible Individuals | California residents who accessed the official LA Times website during the class period |
| Claim Filing Deadline | May 20, 2026 ⚠️ File Now |
| Final Approval Hearing | June 26, 2026 |
| Estimated Individual Payout | ~$19–$39 (pro-rata, based on number of claims) |
| Expected Payout | September–October 2026 |
| Settlement Website | latimescipasettlement.com |
| Settlement Administrator | Kroll Settlement Administration LLC |
Who Is Eligible?
You are eligible to file a claim if you:
- Are a California resident
- Accessed or visited the official Los Angeles Times website between January 31, 2023, and December 19, 2025
You may have received a settlement notice via email or mail with a Class Member ID. However, even if you did not receive a notice but believe you qualify, you can still file a claim form by mail.
How Much Will You Get?
Approximately $1.925 million (half of the $3.85M fund, after attorney fees and administrative costs) will be distributed pro-rata among all valid claimants:
- If ~100,000 people file: approximately $19.25 per person
- If ~50,000 people file: approximately $38.50 per person
- The exact amount depends on the total number of valid claims submitted by May 20, 2026
How to File Your Claim
Online (Fastest)
- Go to latimescipasettlement.com and click Submit a Claim.
- Select “I have a Class Member ID” if you received a notice, or choose the no-ID option.
- Enter your Class Member ID and click Next.
- Fill in your personal information and select your payment method.
- Submit before May 20, 2026.
By Mail
Download the claim form from the settlement website, complete it, and mail to:
Mirmalek v. Los Angeles Times Communications, LLC
c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
P.O. Box 225391
New York, NY 10150-5391
(Postmarked by May 20, 2026)
Settlement Timeline
- ✅ Preliminary approval: Granted
- Claim deadline: May 20, 2026 ⚠️
- Final Approval Hearing: June 26, 2026
- Expected final approval: July 2026
- Expected payout: September–October 2026