$100M Google AdWords class action settlement
Jul 20, 2025
Filing Deadline
Google agreed to pay $100 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging the company charged advertisers for clicks on ads that did not originate from the geographic locations they had selected, and for clicks on Display Network ads when advertisers had not set different bid amounts. The lawsuit claimed these practices resulted in advertisers paying for low-quality or irrelevant clicks.
U.S.-based individuals and entities who advertised through Google AdWords and paid for clicks between January 1, 2004, and December 13, 2012, were eligible for compensation.
Who Is Eligible?
You may be eligible to file a claim if you:
To qualify for this settlement, you must have:
- Advertised through Google AdWords
- Paid for clicks during one of two qualifying periods:
- Location Targeting class: January 1, 2004 through March 22, 2011
- Search Bundled Clicks class: June 1, 2009 through December 13, 2012
- Been based in the United States
Claimants were required to provide their Google AdWords Customer ID as proof of eligibility.
How Much Can You Get?
The total settlement fund was $100 million. Individual payment amounts varied based on the amount paid for invalid clicks during the qualifying periods. Payments were calculated based on each advertiser's proportional share of qualifying expenditures.
How to File Your Claim
Filing your claim is quick and easy:
This settlement's claim deadline of July 20, 2025 has passed. While you can no longer file a claim, you can download Class Action Buddy to get notified about similar future settlements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I qualify for the Google AdWords settlement?
You may qualify if you purchased Google AdWords advertising and used geographic targeting features. The settlement covers advertisers who were allegedly charged for clicks from outside their targeted areas.
When can I file my Google AdWords settlement claim?
The claim filing process has not yet been announced. Download Class Action Buddy to receive notifications when the claim period opens and get help with your submission.
What proof do I need for the Google AdWords settlement?
You'll likely need documentation of your AdWords campaigns, billing records, and evidence of geographic targeting settings. Specific requirements will be announced when the claim process begins.
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