Canadians impacted by a data breach involving MGM Resorts International can claim a part of a proposed $4 million settlement. The incidents occurred in July 2019 and September 2023, affecting over 37 million customers.
Eligible Canadians can seek compensation for substantiated losses up to $20,000 per approved claim. For unsubstantiated losses, the cap is $150 for one data incident or $300 for both incidents.
The settlement approval hearing for the MGM class action is scheduled for May 25. MGM denies all allegations and liability regarding the data breaches. According to Diamond and Diamond Lawyers LLP, “MGM denies all allegations and liability. No court has found MGM liable. The parties agreed to settle to avoid the risk and expense of continued litigation.”
Meanwhile, Google reached a preliminary $135 million settlement in a separate class-action lawsuit concerning misuse of Android users’ data. This settlement could potentially include up to 100 million Android mobile users in the United States.
Payments to eligible Android users are capped at $100. Users must have used an Android phone with cellular data between November 12, 2017, and now to qualify for this settlement.
A final hearing for the Google settlement is set for June 23. As one source noted, “If you used an Android phone in the last decade or so, you’re in luck.” Yet, they also cautioned, “Payments are capped at $100. That doesn’t mean anyone will actually get $100, though.”
This sequence of events highlights significant legal challenges faced by both companies due to their handling of consumer data. It also underscores the ongoing scrutiny over data privacy practices in North America.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding how many claims will be filed or how long it will take to process them after the hearings conclude.
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