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Class Action Outlook: What to Expect in 2027

By Timo Bakker · July 6, 2026 · 5 min read

What is coming next in class action land? Based on where litigation is being filed today, the 2027 settlement pipeline will look meaningfully different from what we have seen. Here is the forecast.

1. AI-related class actions grow

Multiple pending cases target AI companies for training on scraped copyrighted content, biometric use, and privacy violations. As these move through discovery, 2027 will likely see the first major AI class action settlements.

2. Biometric privacy expands beyond BIPA

Illinois's BIPA remains the primary biometric privacy law, but Texas (Capture or Use of Biometric Identifier Act) and Washington have similar statutes gaining teeth. Expect more state-specific biometric class actions in 2027.

3. Data breach categories consolidate

Change Healthcare, National Public Data, and Snowflake customer breaches are all working through the courts. Multiple 2027 settlements from these are expected.

4. Post-Loper Bright regulatory challenges

The Supreme Court's June 2024 Loper Bright decision (overturning Chevron deference) is producing new consumer class actions challenging federal agency regulations. Some of these will settle in 2027.

5. Continued privacy-tracking wave

Meta pixel and session replay cases continue producing settlements at a rapid clip. This wave has not peaked.

What consumers can do to prepare