GameStop agrees to $4.5 million settlement: How to make a claim in Kentucky

• GameStop reached a $4.5 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit alleging it shared customer data with Facebook without consent.
• Customers who purchased video games on GameStop’s website between August 18, 2020, and April 17, 2025, and had a public Facebook profile may be eligible for compensation.
• Eligible individuals can claim up to $5 in cash or a $10 voucher by submitting a claim form online before August 15, 2025.

After a multi-million dollar settlement, GameStop may owe you money if you purchased a video game in the last five years

The electronics and gaming company agreed to pay $4.5 million in the class-action lawsuit Alejandro Aldana and Scott Gallie v. GameStop, Inc., which alleged that the company shared customers’ personal information without consent.

According to the suit, GameStop shared online video game customers’ personally identifiable information, which can include any details that can be traced back to an initial, like a date of birth, to Facebook via the Facebook Tracking Pixel (now known as Meta Pixel). Marketers use the data-gathering tool to collect information to target users with content and ads.

GameStop did not admit fault as part of the agreement.

What Kentuckians need to know about the settlement and how to submit a claim.

Who qualifies for a payment in the GameStop settlement?

Consumers who bought a video game from the GameStop website between Aug. 18, 2020, and April 17, 2025, are eligible for part of the payout if they were a member of Facebook and had a public profile using their actual name at the time of purchase.

Eligible customers can opt for a cash payment up to $5 or a voucher of up to $10 for use on GameStop’s website.

How to submit a claim

Those who qualify must submit an online form by Aug. 15, 2025, to claim payment.

More information and the claim form can be found on the class action settlement website. The form requires that claimants provide their full name, address, email, phone number and proof of ownership of a Facebook account via a link or screenshot.

What is the current status of the class-action lawsuit against GameStop?

The court in charge of the GameStop case still has to decide whether to approve the settlement. Payments will be provided only after any issues with the settlement are resolved. 

Important dates to know regarding GameStop settlement

• Class period: Aug. 18, 2020, through April 17, 2025.
• Deadline to submit a claim form: Aug. 15, 2025
• Final approval hearing: Sept. 18, 2025

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