Themis VPPA Settlement
If you subscribed to Themis Bar Review and had an active Facebook account between March 12 2022 and August 22 2024, you may qualify for an estimated $263–$526 cash payment. Submit a claim form once available—deadline March 12 2026.
What is the lawsuit about?
The class action, Sahagún v. Themis Bar Review, LLC, Case No. 1:24-cv-02065, alleges Themis Bar Review shared subscribers’ video-viewing data with Facebook through the Meta Pixel without consent, violating the federal Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA). Themis denies wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid further litigation risk and cost.
Who is eligible?
You are a class member if you:
- Lived in the United States;
- Maintained a Facebook account;
- Held a digital subscription to Themis Bar Review; and
- Watched videos on Themis’s website between March 12 2022 and August 22 2024.
Potential benefits
- Cash payment: all approved claimants will split the net Settlement Fund equally. Class Counsel estimates $263–$526 per person, but the exact amount depends on the number of valid claims.
Important deadlines
- Claim filing deadline: March 12 2026
- Opt-out deadline: January 15 2026
- Objection deadline: January 15 2026
- Final approval hearing: January 26 2026 at 9:00 a.m. CST
How to claim your money
- Monitor the official website for the opening of the claims portal.
- Complete the online or paper Claim Form before March 12 2026.
- Receive your payment electronically or by check after the Court grants final approval and any appeals conclude.
Court documents
Read the key filings for full settlement details:
Preliminary Approval Order (PDF) Settlement Agreement (PDF)FAQs
When will the Themis VPPA Settlement claims portal open?
The administrator has not yet released claim forms. Check the settlement website periodically for updates—notice to class members will be sent before the portal opens.
Do I need proof that I watched videos on Themis’s site?
The Claim Form will likely ask you to attest—under penalty of perjury—that you met the eligibility criteria. Additional documentation is not expected but could be requested for audit purposes.
How much money will I receive from the Themis VPPA Settlement?
Class Counsel currently anticipates individual payments between $263 and $526. The final amount depends on administrative costs and the total number of valid claims.
What happens if I do nothing?
You will give up the right to sue Themis for the VPPA claims but will not receive any payment from the settlement.
Can I sue Themis Bar Review separately?
Only if you exclude yourself by mailing a written request postmarked no later than January 15 2026. Otherwise, you’ll remain in the class and be bound by the settlement.