$7.05M NBA Top Shot Settlement, Claim $36-$122 by December 16, 2025
NBA Properties and Dapper Labs agreed to a $7.05 million settlement resolving allegations they violated federal privacy laws by sharing NBA Top Shot users’ video-viewing data with Meta (Facebook) without consent through tracking pixels. US residents who had both an NBA Top Shot account and a Facebook account between June 15, 2020, and January 30, 2025, can claim an estimated $36-$122 cash payment—but must file by December 16, 2025. Final approval hearing is December 19, 2025.
What Is the $7.05M NBA Top Shot Settlement About?
NBA Properties Inc. and Dapper Labs Inc. reached a $7.05 million settlement to resolve Fan v. NBA Properties Inc., Case No. 3:23-cv-05069-SI, filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.
The Allegations: Plaintiffs claimed NBA Top Shot embedded Meta’s tracking pixel on nbatopshot.com, which captured and transmitted personally identifiable information about users’ video-viewing habits to Facebook without obtaining proper consent. This allegedly violated:
- Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA): Federal law passed in 1988 prohibiting companies from sharing personally identifiable information about video viewing habits with third parties without consent
- California Privacy Laws: State consumer protection statutes requiring consent for data sharing
What Data Was Allegedly Shared:
- Video highlights users viewed on NBA Top Shot
- How long users watched specific NBA moments
- Which NFT moments users purchased or browsed
- User activity directly linked to Facebook profiles via unique Facebook IDs
The lawsuit claimed this “secret” tracking occurred systematically from June 15, 2020, through January 30, 2025, potentially affecting hundreds of thousands of NFT collectors and basketball fans.
Defendants’ Position: NBA Properties and Dapper Labs deny all wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid litigation costs and uncertainty. The court has not determined liability.
Who Qualifies for the Settlement Payment?
You qualify if ALL three apply:
- You resided in the United States anytime between June 15, 2020, and January 30, 2025
- You had an NBA Top Shot account during that period
- You had an active Facebook account at the same time you had your NBA Top Shot account
No Purchase Required: You do NOT need proof of purchase, receipts, or evidence of buying NBA moments. Simply having both accounts simultaneously makes you eligible.
Excluded: NBA Properties and Dapper Labs employees, officers, directors, legal representatives, and immediate family members.
The settlement covers millions of potential class members who collected, traded, or browsed NBA video highlight NFTs while maintaining Facebook accounts.
How Much Money Can You Get?
Estimated Payout: $36 to $122 per approved claim
The exact amount depends on total valid claims filed. Each approved claimant receives an equal pro rata share of the Available Settlement Fund after deductions.
Settlement Breakdown:
- Total Fund: $7,050,000
- Attorney Fees: Up to $2,350,000 (one-third of settlement fund)
- Litigation Costs: Reimbursement up to $40,000
- Service Awards: $10,000 each for two named plaintiffs ($20,000 total)
- Administrative Costs: Settlement administrator expenses
- Available Settlement Fund: Remainder distributed equally among approved claimants
Class counsel from Bursor & Fisher P.A. estimates payouts between $36 and $122 based on projected claim volume. If fewer claims are filed, individual payments increase. If more claims are filed, individual payments decrease.
How to File Your NBA Top Shot Settlement Claim
Claim Deadline: December 16, 2025 (online submission or postmarked if mailed)
Option 1: File Online (Recommended)
If You Received a Notice:
- Visit www.NBATopShotVideoPrivacyClassActionSettlement.com
- Click “File a Claim”
- Enter your 10-character Unique ID and 4-digit PIN (from email notice)
- Provide required information:
- NBA Top Shot username
- Email address linked to NBA Top Shot account
- Proof of Facebook account (Facebook Profile URL OR screenshot of your Facebook profile)
- Preferred payment method (Venmo, PayPal, Zelle, or check)
- Attest under penalty of perjury that you had both accounts during the class period
- Submit and save confirmation email
If You Did NOT Receive a Notice: You can still file without a Unique ID/PIN—see Option 2 (paper claim form).
Option 2: File by Mail
Download and print the paper claim form at www.NBATopShotVideoPrivacyClassActionSettlement.com. Complete all sections and mail to:
NBA Top Shot Video Privacy Settlement
P.O. Box 4130
Portland, OR 97208-4130
Must be postmarked by December 16, 2025
What Documents Do You Need?
Required Information:
- Contact details (name, mailing address, email)
- NBA Top Shot account details (username and email)
- Facebook account proof (profile URL or screenshot)
- Payment preference (Venmo, PayPal, Zelle, or check with corresponding email/phone)
- Signed attestation under penalty of perjury
No Receipts Required: Unlike most settlements, you don’t need purchase history, transaction records, or proof of buying NBA moments. The privacy violation occurred regardless of purchases.
Critical Deadlines You Must Know
- Claim Deadline: December 16, 2025
- Opt-Out Deadline: November 17, 2025 (exclude yourself from settlement, retain right to sue separately)
- Objection Deadline: November 17, 2025 (tell court you oppose settlement terms while remaining in class)
- Notice of Intent to Appear: December 5, 2025 (if you want to speak at final hearing)
- Final Approval Hearing: December 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM PT via Zoom
Payment Timeline: Settlement administrator will issue payments approximately 120 days after court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved—typically 3 to 9 months after December 19, 2025 hearing.
Settlement Approval Status and Timeline
Current Status: Preliminary approval granted. Final approval hearing scheduled for December 19, 2025.
Case Timeline:
- 2023: Lawsuit filed alleging VPPA violations
- July 31, 2025: Plaintiffs requested preliminary approval of $7.05M settlement after nearly two years of litigation, reviewing 20,000+ documents and conducting seven depositions
- August 2025: Court granted preliminary approval
- September 16, 2025: Claim filing opened
- November 17, 2025: Opt-out and objection deadline
- December 16, 2025: Claim filing deadline
- December 19, 2025: Final approval hearing (10:00 AM PT via Zoom)
The court will hold a virtual public hearing at: https://cand-uscourts.zoomgov.com/j/1612108939
At the hearing, Judge Susan Illston will consider whether the settlement is fair, reasonable, and adequate. If approved, payments will be distributed approximately 120 days later, assuming no appeals.
Dapper Labs’ Response and Settlement Terms
Denial of Liability: NBA Properties and Dapper Labs “deny that they violated any law” and maintain no admission of guilt or wrongdoing. They agreed to settle “to avoid the uncertainties and expenses associated with ongoing litigation.”
What Defendants Agreed To:
- $7.05 Million Payment: Total settlement fund for eligible class members
- Suspension of Meta Pixel: Defendants will suspend operation of the Meta Tracking Pixel on NBA Top Shot website unless and until:
- The VPPA is amended, repealed, or invalidated, OR
- Defendants can operate it in VPPA-compliant fashion
This means NBA Top Shot has already removed or suspended Facebook tracking on its platform to prevent future alleged violations.
Release of Claims: If you file a claim or don’t opt out, you release all claims against defendants related to the alleged VPPA violations, including unknown claims. You cannot sue NBA Properties or Dapper Labs separately over these privacy allegations.
Similar Privacy Settlements: How This Compares
VPPA Settlements Against Tech Platforms:
Hulu VPPA Settlement (2014): $3 million for sharing video-viewing data with Facebook and analytics companies. Class members received approximately $16 each.
Dow Jones VPPA Settlement (2014): $10.5 million for Wall Street Journal sharing subscriber viewing data. Payouts ranged from $50-$100.
CNN VPPA Settlement (2013): $1 million for disclosing video-viewing information to third parties.
TikTok Privacy Settlement (2021): $92 million for various privacy violations including biometric data collection. Payouts ranged from $27-$167.
Facebook Privacy Settlement (2023): $725 million Cambridge Analytica settlement. Class members received $30-$50 depending on claim volume.
Comparison Analysis: The NBA Top Shot settlement’s estimated $36-$122 payout is relatively generous compared to typical VPPA settlements. Hulu’s $3M settlement paid only $16 per person. The higher NBA Top Shot payout likely reflects:
- Smaller class size (NBA Top Shot users + Facebook account holders vs. massive platforms like Facebook)
- Strong legal precedent for VPPA violations
- Clear evidence of tracking pixel transmitting data to Meta
What NBA Top Shot Users Should Know
You Can Still Use NBA Top Shot: Filing a claim doesn’t affect your ability to continue using NBA Top Shot, trading NFTs, or accessing your account. The settlement resolves past privacy practices, not platform functionality.
No Cost to File: Submitting a claim is completely free. You don’t pay attorneys directly—their fees come from the settlement fund. Never pay anyone claiming to help you file for a fee.
False Claims = Criminal Penalties: You attest under penalty of perjury that you had both NBA Top Shot and Facebook accounts during the class period. Submitting fraudulent claims can result in criminal prosecution and harm other legitimate class members.
What Happens If You Do Nothing: You receive no payment but remain legally bound by the settlement. You automatically release all claims against defendants and cannot sue them separately over VPPA violations.
Your Options:
Option 1: File a Claim (Recommended) Submit by December 16, 2025. Receive estimated $36-$122 payment. Release claims against defendants.
Option 2: Opt Out Exclude yourself by November 17, 2025. Receive no money but retain right to sue NBA Properties and Dapper Labs separately.
Option 3: Object Tell the court you oppose settlement terms by November 17, 2025. You remain in settlement and can still receive payment if approved.
Option 4: Do Nothing Receive no money. Remain bound by settlement. Release all claims.
Contact Information
Settlement Administrator: NBA Top Shot Video Privacy Settlement
P.O. Box 4130
Portland, OR 97208-4130
Phone: 1-888-854-8281
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.NBATopShotVideoPrivacyClassActionSettlement.com
Class Counsel: Bursor & Fisher, P.A.
Stefan Bogdanovich and L. Timothy Fisher
Phone: 1-646-837-7150
Do NOT contact the court, NBA Properties, or Dapper Labs directly. All questions must go through the settlement administrator.
What This Means for NFT Platform Privacy
The NBA Top Shot settlement signals increasing legal scrutiny over how digital platforms collect and share user data, particularly in emerging technologies like blockchain and NFTs.
Key Implications:
VPPA Applies to NFT Platforms: Courts are willing to apply the 1988 Video Privacy Protection Act to modern blockchain-based video highlight marketplaces, not just traditional video rental services.
Tracking Pixels Under Fire: Meta’s tracking pixel and similar technologies face legal challenges when they transmit user viewing data without explicit consent, even on non-video platforms.
Industry Impact: Other NFT marketplaces, gaming platforms, and digital collectible sites using Facebook pixels or similar tracking may face similar lawsuits. Expect increased privacy disclosures and consent mechanisms.
Consumer Protection Laws Evolve: As technology advances, courts apply existing privacy laws to new contexts. VPPA, BIPA, CCPA, and other statutes increasingly target digital platforms and cryptocurrency companies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I had an NBA Top Shot account but deleted my Facebook. Do I still qualify?
Yes. You qualify if you had both accounts at the same time anytime between June 15, 2020, and January 30, 2025. It doesn’t matter if you later deleted Facebook or stopped using NBA Top Shot.
Q: I never bought any NBA moments. Can I still claim?
Absolutely. You don’t need purchase history. The alleged privacy violation occurred simply by having both accounts and visiting NBA Top Shot while logged into Facebook. Browsing the platform qualifies.
Q: What if I lost my Unique ID and PIN?
Download and mail a paper claim form instead. You can still file without the Unique ID/PIN. The paper form is available at www.NBATopShotVideoPrivacyClassActionSettlement.com.
Q: How do I prove I had a Facebook account if I deleted it?
Provide any documentation showing you had a Facebook account during the class period—old screenshots, account deactivation emails, or download your Facebook data archive before deletion. Contact the settlement administrator at 1-888-854-8281 for guidance.
Q: Can I claim for multiple people in my household?
Each eligible person must file their own claim. If multiple household members had both NBA Top Shot and Facebook accounts, each can submit a separate claim form.
Q: When exactly will I get paid?
Approximately 120 days after the December 19, 2025 final approval hearing, assuming the court approves the settlement and no appeals are filed. Expect payments between April and June 2026.
Q: What payment methods are available?
You can choose Venmo, PayPal, Zelle (electronic payments) or a mailed paper check. Specify your preference on the claim form along with the corresponding email address or phone number.
This article provides general information about the NBA Top Shot privacy class action settlement. It does not constitute legal advice. Settlement information current as of December 2025.
Sources: Court documents from U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California (Case No. 3:23-cv-05069-SI), official settlement website (www.NBATopShotVideoPrivacyClassActionSettlement.com), settlement administrator notices, class counsel announcements from Bursor & Fisher P.A., and verified legal news coverage from Law360, Top Class Actions, and settlement monitoring services.
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