Simplilearn $3 Million Video Privacy Class Action Settlement, Who Qualifies and How to Claim by December 15

If you accessed or used Simplilearn’s website or mobile app in the United States between February 26, 2023, and September 16, 2026, you may be able to claim a cash payment from a $3 million class action settlement. The lawsuit accused Simplilearn Americas, Inc. of sharing users’ viewing information with third parties without consent. Simplilearn denies any wrongdoing.

The case is Beninati v. Simplilearn Americas, Inc., No. 2026-016188-CA-01, in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court, Miami-Dade County, Florida. The court preliminarily approved the settlement on September 16, 2026. The deadline to file a claim, opt out or object is December 15, 2026, which is 54 days from today. [1][2]

The $3 million is the total fund, not a payment to each person. The court has not yet granted final approval.

Official links: File a claim, download the paper claim form, or read the official notice.

Beninati v. Simplilearn Americas Settlement: Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Case name	Beninati v. Simplilearn Americas, Inc.
Case number	2026-016188-CA-01
Court	Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Miami-Dade County, Florida
Defendant	Simplilearn Americas, Inc.
Class representatives	Albert Beninati and Justin Korn
Settlement fund	$3,000,000
Main law involved	Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA), 18 U.S.C. § 2710
Class period	February 26, 2023 to September 16, 2026
Who may qualify	People who accessed or used the Simplilearn platform in the U.S. during the class period
Payment	Pro rata share of the net fund; no fixed amount announced
Payment options	Check (default), PayPal or Venmo
Claim, opt-out and objection deadline	December 15, 2026
Preliminary approval	September 16, 2026
Final approval hearing	Expected January 2027; date not yet set
Settlement administrator	Verita
Claim form required?	Yes, to be paid

Who Qualifies for the Simplilearn Settlement?

The class covers people who accessed or used the Simplilearn platform in the United States from February 26, 2023, to September 16, 2026. The platform includes the iOS and Android apps, the website and its dashboards, and any Simplilearn learning portals. [2]

The official notice defines “accessed or used” broadly: visiting, browsing, viewing or otherwise interacting with any part of the platform, even if you never created an account, logged in, bought anything or watched a video. You do not have to be a current customer.

The class excludes the judges on the case and their families, Simplilearn and its related companies and their current or former officers, directors, employees and attorneys, and anyone who validly opts out. [2][3]

Does the Simplilearn settlement cover people outside the United States?

No. The class is limited to people who accessed or used the platform in the United States. Being a Simplilearn user does not qualify you if all your use was abroad.

Warning: The Simplilearn Notice and Claim Form Use Different Eligibility Wording

The official notice and settlement agreement define the class broadly, as described above. But the paper claim form asks you to swear, under penalty of perjury, that during the class period you:

• Had a Simplilearn account.
• Used that account to watch at least one prerecorded video on the website or app.

The settlement agreement says an approved claim must include that attestation. [3][4] That is narrower than the class definition, and it could matter to people who only browsed without an account or a video.

If you cannot truthfully make that statement, do not sign it just to seek payment. Contact the administrator at 1-888-808-2849 or [email protected], or ask class counsel, before December 15. Only the court can resolve a dispute over what the approved settlement terms mean.

Why Was Simplilearn Sued Under the Video Privacy Protection Act?

The case began as Korn v. Simplilearn Americas, Inc., filed in federal court in Massachusetts in February 2025. The plaintiffs alleged that Simplilearn disclosed app users’ identifying information, together with records of the video content they requested or viewed, to third-party analytics providers. The settlement agreement names Amplitude and WebEngage. [3]

Simplilearn denies wrongdoing, and the court never decided whether the allegations were true. The case later moved to Florida as Beninati, and the sides settled to avoid the cost and uncertainty of continuing. The settlement is not a finding against the company. [2][3]

What Does the Video Privacy Protection Act (18 U.S.C. § 2710) Require?

Congress passed the Video Privacy Protection Act in 1988. It bars a “video tape service provider” from knowingly disclosing personally identifiable information that identifies a person as having requested or obtained specific video materials or services, unless an exception applies. [5] The key parts are:

• Covered providers. The statute reaches businesses engaged in the rental, sale or delivery of prerecorded video cassette tapes “or similar audio visual materials.” Courts have applied that language to online video.
• Consent. Disclosure is allowed with the consumer’s informed, written consent, and a 2013 amendment lets that consent be given electronically. The consent must be separate from other legal terms.
• Remedies. A person harmed can sue for actual damages, with a floor of liquidated damages of $2,500, plus punitive damages, attorney’s fees and costs, and equitable relief under § 2710(c).
• Time limit. A suit generally must be filed within two years of the violation or of its discovery. The class period starting February 26, 2023, two years before the February 26, 2025 filing, appears to line up with that limit.

Courts have not settled every question under this law:

• What counts as personally identifiable information. The First Circuit read it broadly in Yershov v. Gannett Satellite Information Network, Inc., 820 F.3d 482 (1st Cir. 2016), a case involving a news app. The Third and Ninth Circuits use an “ordinary person” test in In re Nickelodeon Consumer Privacy Litigation, 827 F.3d 262 (3d Cir. 2016), and Eichenberger v. ESPN, Inc., 876 F.3d 979 (9th Cir. 2017).
• Who is a “consumer.” The Second Circuit held in Salazar v. National Basketball Ass’n, 118 F.4th 533 (2d Cir. 2024), that a subscriber to a service can be a consumer even if the service is not video. Other circuits have read the term differently, so check current law before relying on any one view.

These rulings help explain why VPPA suits against websites and apps keep being filed, and why defendants fight them. None of them decides the Simplilearn claims.

How Much Could You Get From the Simplilearn $3 Million Settlement?

Simplilearn made $3,000,000 available. Before payments are calculated, the fund pays for: [2]

Item	Amount
Attorneys’ fees	Up to 40% of the fund, or $1,200,000, plus expenses (the court may award less)
Service awards for the two class representatives	Up to $2,500 each, or $5,000 total (the court may award less)
Notice and administration costs	Paid from the fund
Payments to valid claimants	Remainder, split equally

Class counsel must file its fee request by November 30, 2026, and it will be posted on the settlement website.

The most you could see go to claimants is $1,795,000 ($3,000,000 minus $1,200,000 and $5,000), before administration costs and expenses. That is my arithmetic from the published limits, not an official figure. No per-person estimate has been published, and the final share depends on how many valid claims are filed. Everyone with a valid claim gets an equal share, so more claims mean smaller payments.

Payments may be taxable. A tax professional can tell you how a payment would affect your return.

How to File a Simplilearn Settlement Claim by December 15, 2026

1. Read the notice. Check the class period, exclusions and what you would give up.
2. Choose online or paper. The administrator recommends the online form on the official website, which it says is easier and more secure. You can also download the paper form and mail it.
3. Read the attestation before you sign. See the warning above about the account-and-video statement.
4. Enter your details. Give your name, mailing address and email. Check the address carefully if you want a paper check.
5. Pick a payment method. Choose check, PayPal or Venmo. Check is the default under the settlement agreement. [3]
6. Submit by December 15, 2026. Online claims must be filed by that date, and mailed forms must be postmarked by that date. Mail to:

Simplilearn Settlement Settlement Administrator P.O. Box 301134 Los Angeles, CA 90030-1134

7. Keep a copy of your form and proof of filing or mailing.

The administrator may reject a late or incomplete claim, but the agreement gives a reasonable chance to fix certain defects. [3] Tell the administrator if your contact information changes.

What Are Your Options in the Simplilearn Settlement: Claim, Opt Out, Object or Do Nothing?

Option	What it means	Deadline
File a claim	The way to get paid. You stay in the class and give up the released claims.	December 15, 2026
Opt out	No payment, but you keep any right to sue Simplilearn over the same claims.	December 15, 2026
Object	You tell the court why you disagree. You must stay in the class.	December 15, 2026
Do nothing	No payment, and you generally give up the released claims if the court approves the settlement.	None

How do I opt out of the Simplilearn settlement?

Mail or deliver a signed letter to the administrator at the address above by December 15, 2026. Include your name, address, signature, the case name and number (Beninati v. Simplilearn Americas, Inc., Case No. 2026-016188-CA-01), and a clear statement that you want to be excluded. Opting out does not guarantee a separate suit would succeed, and other legal deadlines may apply. [2]

How do I object to the Simplilearn settlement?

File a signed written objection with the court by December 15, 2026, and send copies to both sides’ lawyers by mail, hand delivery or overnight service. It must include:

• Your name and address.
• An explanation of why you are a class member, with enough information to identify your Simplilearn account.
• Every ground for your objection, with any legal authority and evidence.
• The names of any lawyers helping you.
• Whether you plan to appear at the final approval hearing.
• Any prior class settlements you have objected to, if applicable.

The full requirements are longer, so read Question 17 of the official FAQ first. You cannot both opt out and object. [2]

What Do You Give Up if You Stay in the Simplilearn Settlement?

If the settlement becomes final and you do not opt out, you release Simplilearn and the other released parties from claims over how your information was collected, used, disclosed, shared, tracked or transferred through the platform. That includes information gathered through pixels, cookies, software development kits, web beacons and similar tracking or advertising tools, when the claims arise from the same facts as this case. [2]

That release is wider than the VPPA claim in the lawsuit, and it applies whether or not you file a claim. As I read it, it could reach claims under state privacy and wiretap laws, so read the “Released Claims” section of the settlement agreement or ask a lawyer.

Who Represents the Class and Simplilearn?

The court appointed Bursor & Fisher, P.A. as class counsel. Contact: Yitzchak Kopel, 1330 Avenue of the Americas, 32nd Floor, New York, NY 10019, (646) 837-7150. You do not pay them directly. Their fees come out of the fund if the judge approves.

Simplilearn is represented by Hillard M. Sterling of Roetzel & Andress LPA in Chicago.

The settlement is in Florida state court, so approval is governed by Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.220. The judge must decide at the final hearing whether it is fair, reasonable and adequate. The court provisionally certified the class for settlement purposes only. [4]

When Will Simplilearn Settlement Payments Be Sent?

Final approval comes first. The hearing is expected in January 2027, but as of October 22, 2026, the court had not set the date, time or location. Check the important dates page or call 1-888-808-2849. [1]

If the court approves and the settlement takes effect, approved claims should be paid within 60 days after the Effective Date, which depends on final approval and any appeals. That is not 60 days from when you file. Checks expire 180 days after issuance, so cash yours promptly.

Simplilearn Settlement Timeline

Date	Development
February 26, 2023	Class period begins
February 26, 2025	Korn v. Simplilearn Americas, Inc. filed in federal court in Massachusetts
February 19, 2026	Massachusetts court denies Simplilearn’s motion to transfer or dismiss, per the settlement agreement
April 9, 2026	Case stayed so the parties can mediate
June 4, 2026	Mediation held
August 4, 2026	Agreement in principle reached
September 16, 2026	Florida court preliminarily approves the settlement; class period ends
November 30, 2026	Class counsel’s fee request due
December 15, 2026	Claim, opt-out and objection deadline
January 2027	Final approval hearing expected; date not set

How Does the Simplilearn Settlement Compare With Other Video Privacy Cases?

Video privacy claims against websites, apps and streaming services keep multiplying. These cases on this site involve different companies and different outcomes:

• Zumba Fitness $2.7 Million Video Privacy Class Action Settlement, Who Qualifies, Payment Amounts, No Claim Form and December 14 Deadline involves alleged disclosure of course-related information through tracking technology, with its own rules.
• Samsung Smart TV Lawsuit (Tillery v. Samsung Electronics America), Putative Class Action Claims Viewing Habits Are Tracked Without Consent concerns television viewing data and tracking technology and is not part of the Simplilearn settlement.
• Crunchyroll Class Action Lawsuit 2026, New VPPA Privacy Suit Filed And What Happened to the $16M Settlement covers a separate dispute with a different history.

A VPPA tracking case is also different from a data breach. It does not claim hackers stole data, only that information was shared with third parties.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Simplilearn $3 Million Settlement

Is the Simplilearn $3 million settlement real?

Yes. The official website, notice and settlement agreement confirm a $3,000,000 settlement in Beninati v. Simplilearn Americas, Inc., No. 2026-016188-CA-01. Preliminary approval was granted September 16, 2026, and final approval is pending.

What is the Simplilearn settlement claim deadline?

December 15, 2026, for claims, opt-outs and objections.

Do I need to have paid for a Simplilearn course to claim?

Not under the notice’s broad class definition. But the claim form asks you to attest that you had an account and watched at least one prerecorded video. If you cannot truthfully say that, contact the administrator first.

Do I need a Simplilearn account to be in the settlement class?

The notice says no. The claim form’s attestation says otherwise, so ask the administrator before filing if you never had an account.

How much will I get from the Simplilearn settlement?

No fixed amount has been published. Valid claimants share the remaining fund equally after fees, costs and service awards.

What payment methods does the Simplilearn settlement offer?

Check, PayPal or Venmo. Check is the default.

When will Simplilearn settlement payments go out?

Not until the court approves the settlement, expected at a hearing in January 2027. Payment is due within 60 days after the Effective Date.

What does the Video Privacy Protection Act cover?

It restricts video service providers from disclosing information that identifies a person as having requested or obtained specific video materials or services without proper consent. Simplilearn denies violating it.

What happens if I do nothing in the Simplilearn settlement?

You get no payment, and unless you opt out you generally give up the released claims if the settlement is approved.

Did Simplilearn admit it broke the law?

No. It denies any violation, and the court did not decide the claims.

Who do I contact with questions about the Simplilearn settlement?

The administrator at 1-888-808-2849 or [email protected], or class counsel. Do not contact the court.

Related Reading

• Zumba Fitness $2.7 Million Video Privacy Class Action Settlement, Who Qualifies, Payment Amounts, No Claim Form and December 14 Deadline
• Samsung Smart TV Lawsuit (Tillery v. Samsung Electronics America), Putative Class Action Claims Viewing Habits Are Tracked Without Consent
• Crunchyroll Class Action Lawsuit 2026, New VPPA Privacy Suit Filed And What Happened to the $16M Settlement

Sources

1. Official Simplilearn Privacy Settlement website and Important Dates & Deadlines.
2. Official settlement FAQ and Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement.
3. Class Action Settlement Agreement.
4. Preliminary Approval Order, entered September 16, 2026.
5. 18 U.S.C. § 2710, Video Privacy Protection Act.

Disclaimer: General information only, not legal advice. AllAboutLawyer.com is not a law firm. The settlement is subject to final court approval, and the settlement documents control.

Researched and written by Israr Ahmad, legal content researcher and founder of AllAboutLawyer.com. All facts verified against the official Notice, claim form, FAQ, settlement agreement, preliminary approval order and settlement website run by the administrator (simplilearnprivacysettlement.com), and 18 U.S.C. § 2710, as of October 22, 2026. Last Updated: October 22, 2026.