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- CVS agreed to a $20.5 million settlement to avoid continued litigation and business disruptions.
- Anyone who shopped on CVS websites or apps before July 27, 2026 is eligible but must file a claim.
- Claim forms must be submitted by Nov. 16, 2026; opt-out deadline is Nov. 1, 2026 to retain individual lawsuit rights.
- Class members may receive up to $5 without documentation or up to $10 with proof; awards may be reduced.
- Final hearing is Dec. 1, 2026; if approved, payments issued 120 days later via check, PayPal, Venmo or Zelle.
Popular pharmacy chain CVS has been hit with a lawsuit that alleges the company sold data from customers who shopped on its websites (cvs.com and cvshealth.com) or the mobile app.
The lawsuit alleges that CVS disclosed private health information, browsing data and more from users to advertising company Criteo and other third parties, though the pharmacy denies any wrongdoing. It has settled to the tune of $20.5 million to avoid additional expenses by continuing the lawsuit and other business disruptions.
Email notifications (PDF) for potential class members were sent out earlier in September, but the deadline to submit the claim form is Nov. 16, 2026. If you’ve ever shopped on any of the CVS websites or mobile apps prior to July 27, 2026, you’re considered eligible to receive payment, but you must still submit a claim.
According to the official settlement website, customers who submit a claim without documentation may receive up to $5, and those who submit a claim with valid documentation of belonging to the class may receive up to $10, but the amount may be reduced depending on the number of valid claims submitted.
As is typical with class action lawsuits, potential class members may also opt out of the settlement. Opting out of the settlement will prevent payment, but will allow you to maintain your rights to directly sue the company yourself. The final date to opt out of the settlement is Nov. 1, 2026.
The final hearing is set to take place on Dec. 1, 2026, and if the court approves the settlement, payments will be issued 120 days after approval. Class members can be paid via check, PayPal, Venmo or Zelle.
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