Deadline to File a Google Incognito Lawsuit Is Fast Approaching

 

You have until November 15, 2024, to file a Google Incognito lawsuit. Failure to file your lawsuit before this deadline could mean you are unable to pursue damages. 

When Does the Google Incognito Class Action Lawsuit Cover? 

In a class action settlement reached in April of this year, Google agreed to certain terms, but the class was not awarded damages. So, individuals retained their right to file a lawsuit. 

For the Google Incognito lawsuit, the affected period has been established between June 1, 2016, and December 2023. If you used Google Incognito in that period, discuss your case with an attorney. 

As with any lawsuit, if you miss the November 15, 2024, deadline for the Google Incognito lawsuit, you may be barred from filing your lawsuit. 

What Was Google Accused of Doing in the Incognito Class Action Lawsuit? 

Incognito was presented to users as a privacy mode for browsing the web. It was believed to prevent any data tracking. In reality, Google collected browsing history through Google Analytics and Ad Manager and then either used that data or sold it to third parties to target advertising to its users. This behavior by the tech giant was seen as an invasion of privacy, and Google agreed to settle the lawsuit rather than face a court decision.

What Is a Statute of Limitations?

The November 15, 2024, deadline is legally referred to as a statute of limitations. A statute of limitations serves a couple of purposes: 

• Efficiency: By setting a deadline, plaintiffs are encouraged to act as quickly as possible. The courts can schedule trials and keep cases moving. Plus, it protects the defendants from any needlessly prolonged liability. 
• Evidence: If a case is allowed to linger, the likelihood of losing evidence increases. Memories will fade, physical evidence can be lost, and documents can be destroyed. 

Statutory deadlines vary based on the types of cases, and there are exceptions that can toll (pause) the deadlines. To understand the deadline for your Google Incognito lawsuit, we encourage you to reach out to an attorney and discuss your case. 

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