Willow TV $850,000 VPPA Settlement, Were Your Video Viewing Habits Shared Without Your Consent? File Your Claim by July 21, Kishore et al. v. Times Internet (UK) LTD., No. 4:23-cv-03594-HSG

UPDATE LOGWillow TV VPPA Settlement, No. 4:23-cv-03594-HSG May 28, 2026 — Article published. All facts confirmed against the court-authorized settlement notice and settlement agreement filed January 16, 2026. All deadlines, class period, payout structure, and class size verified from official Simpluris documents.

Willow TV VPPA Settlement is a class action where all persons who subscribed to Willow TV and watched pre-recorded videos on Willow.tv between July 20, 2021 and September 22, 2023 can claim a pro-rata share of an $850,000 fund — by filing a claim at www.WillowTVVPPASettlement.com before July 21, 2026. The case is Kishore et al. v. Times Internet (UK) LTD., No. 4:23-cv-03594-HSG, pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.

Willow TV VPPA Settlement — Key Facts

Field	Detail
Settlement Amount	$850,000
Claim Deadline	July 21, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PST (online or postmarked)
Opt-Out / Objection Deadline	July 21, 2026
Who Qualifies	All U.S. persons who subscribed to Willow TV and watched pre-recorded videos on Willow.tv between July 20, 2021 and September 22, 2023
Estimated Class Size	Approximately 75,830 members
Estimated Payout Per Person	Pro-rata — depends on total valid claims filed
Proof Required	No
Specific Law Alleged	Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA), 18 U.S.C. §§ 2710 et seq.; California Unfair Competition Law, Bus. & Prof. Code §§ 17000 et seq.
Settlement Status	Proposed — pending final approval
Court & Case Number	U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, No. 4:23-cv-03594-HSG
Final Approval Hearing	February 25, 2027 at 2:00 p.m. PST
Settlement Administrator	Simpluris — [email protected] / (833) 386-6574
Official Claim Website	www.WillowTVVPPASettlement.com
Last Updated	May 28, 2026

Claim deadline: July 21, 2026. File now at WillowTVVPPASettlement.com

Where Does the Willow TV VPPA Settlement Stand Today?

• The settlement agreement was filed with the court on January 16, 2026, and the class notice has been authorized and distributed to approximately 75,830 class members.
• The opt-out and objection deadline is July 21, 2026.
• The Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for February 25, 2027 at 2:00 p.m. PST at the Oakland Courthouse, Courtroom 2 – 4th Floor, 1301 Clay Street, Oakland, CA 94612 (or by video conference — check the settlement website for updates).

Who Is Willow TV and Why Are They Facing a VPPA Lawsuit?

Willow is an American pay television sports channel devoted to airing overseas cricket events — including live and recorded matches — with the majority of its advertising targeted toward the Indian subcontinent diaspora in North America. Times Internet, part of the Times Group, bought the service in 2016. The platform operates both as a traditional subscription cable channel and a paid streaming service at Willow.tv. 

Because Willow TV collects subscription data tied to individual accounts and tracks which pre-recorded videos each subscriber watches, it holds exactly the kind of personally identifiable information the Video Privacy Protection Act was designed to protect. If that data was shared with third parties without subscriber consent, it is a federal privacy violation — regardless of whether the content was cricket highlights or full match replays.

What Did Willow TV Allegedly Do With Your Viewing Data Between 2021 and 2023?

The Willow TV VPPA settlement resolves claims that Times Internet (UK) LTD., operating as Willow TV, shared or otherwise made accessible to third parties subscribers’ personally identifiable information — including what pre-recorded videos they watched — without obtaining proper consent, in violation of the Video Privacy Protection Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2710 et seq., and California’s Unfair Competition Law.

Plaintiffs Hari Kishore and Brett Walker filed the original complaint on July 20, 2023, in the Northern District of California. They alleged that Willow TV transmitted PII alongside video-viewing history to outside parties during the class period of July 20, 2021 through September 22, 2023. Under the VPPA, personally identifiable information includes any data that identifies a specific person as having requested or obtained particular video materials or services from a video provider. That is not a small category — it can include your name, email address, device identifiers, and the specific titles you watched.

The VPPA was originally passed in 1988 after a newspaper published a Supreme Court nominee’s video rental history. Courts have consistently applied it to modern streaming platforms. For a full explainer on how VPPA class actions work and what rights subscribers have, see our coverage of the Crunchyroll VPPA class action, which involved nearly identical allegations against a streaming service. Our Dapper Labs VPPA settlement article also walks through exactly why the $2,500-per-violation minimum under the VPPA makes these cases economically significant even when individual harms feel abstract.

Times Internet (UK) LTD. denies every allegation of unlawful conduct, any wrongdoing, and any liability. Both sides agreed to a settlement to avoid the costs and risks of further litigation and to provide class members with compensation.

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Are You Part of the Willow TV VPPA Class Action Settlement?

Here is exactly how to know if this settlement includes you.

You qualify if:

• You subscribed to Willow TV at any point between July 20, 2021 and September 22, 2023
• You watched pre-recorded videos on Willow.tv during that same period
• You reside in the United States
• You received a notice about this settlement — that notice confirms you are in the class

You do not qualify if:

• You only watched live content and never watched pre-recorded videos on Willow.tv during the class period
• You are an officer, director, or employee of Times Internet (UK) LTD. or its affiliated entities
• You opt out of the settlement before July 21, 2026

Willow TV Subscribers Outside California — Are You Still Covered?

Yes. This is a federal lawsuit filed in the Northern District of California under a federal statute — the Video Privacy Protection Act. The settlement class includes all persons in the United States who subscribed to Willow TV and watched pre-recorded videos during the class period. It does not matter which state you live in. Your location has no bearing on whether you qualify.

If you are unsure whether your account qualifies — for example, if you subscribed through a cable provider rather than directly on Willow.tv — contact the settlement administrator at (833) 386-6574 or [email protected]. A free consultation with a data privacy attorney can also help you assess your situation before the July 21, 2026 deadline.

How Much Could Willow TV Subscribers Recover From This VPPA Settlement?

The $850,000 settlement fund pays out on a pro-rata basis to all class members who submit valid claims. Your share depends on two things: how many of the estimated 75,830 class members file claims, and how much the court approves for attorneys’ fees, service awards, and administration costs.

Class counsel — HammondLaw, P.C. — will ask the court to approve fees not exceeding 33% of the $850,000 qualified settlement fund, plus reasonable litigation expenses. The court will also consider service awards of up to $7,500 each for the two class representatives, Hari Kishore and Brett Walker. After those deductions, the remaining net settlement fund is divided equally among approved claimants.

What Could Willow TV Class Members Receive From the 2023 VPPA Lawsuit If They File?

No fixed per-person amount is guaranteed. The fewer valid claims filed, the larger each individual share. With an estimated class of 75,830 members, the pro-rata payout per person depends heavily on overall participation. If a small percentage of class members file, individual payments could be meaningfully higher. If you do nothing, you receive nothing — and you still give up your right to sue Times Internet (UK) LTD. separately over the same claims. Filing costs you nothing and takes about five minutes online.

How to File Your Willow TV VPPA Settlement Claim — Step by Step

Step 1 — Go to www.WillowTVVPPASettlement.com — the only court-authorized claim website for this settlement.

Step 2 — Enter your contact details: full name, mailing address, email address, and phone number.

Step 3 — Confirm your class membership. If you received a notice by email or mail, have it handy — it may contain an ID that speeds up the process.

Step 4 — Submit the claim form. No documentation or proof of any loss is required.

Step 5 — Submit online by 11:59 p.m. PST on July 21, 2026, or mail a completed paper claim form postmarked by that date to: Kishore et al. v. Times Internet (UK) LTD., c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799.

Takes about five minutes to complete online.

Should Willow TV Subscribers Opt Out or Object Before July 21, 2026?

What Opting Out of the Willow TV VPPA Settlement Means for Your Rights

Opting out means giving up your settlement payment while keeping the right to sue Times Internet (UK) LTD. separately over the same VPPA claims. For most subscribers, opting out makes no practical sense — individual VPPA litigation is expensive and uncertain. The opt-out deadline is July 21, 2026. Submit your exclusion request electronically at www.WillowTVVPPASettlement.com by 11:59 p.m. PST that day.

How to Object to the Willow TV Settlement Terms Before July 21, 2026

Objecting means telling the court the settlement is unfair while remaining in the class. Your written objection must be filed or postmarked by July 21, 2026 with the Class Action Clerk, United States District Court for the Northern District of California, 1301 Clay Street, Oakland, CA 94612. It must include the case name and number, your full contact details, your personal signature, proof that you are a class member, and a specific statement of your grounds for objection.

If you are considering opting out or objecting, speaking with a data privacy attorney before July 21, 2026 is strongly recommended.

Willow TV VPPA Lawsuit Timeline

Milestone	Date
Class Period Begins	July 20, 2021
Class Period Ends	September 22, 2023
Complaint Filed	July 20, 2023
Amended Complaint Filed	August 2, 2023
Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss Filed	January 30, 2024
Mediation with Hon. Freda L. Wolfson (Ret.)	May 8, 2025
Settlement Agreement Filed with Court	January 16, 2026
Claim / Opt-Out / Objection Deadline	July 21, 2026
Final Approval Hearing	February 25, 2027 at 2:00 p.m. PST
Expected Payment Distribution	TBD — after final approval and resolution of any appeals

Willow TV VPPA Settlement — Frequently Asked Questions, No. 4:23-cv-03594-HSG

Is there a class action lawsuit against Willow TV for VPPA violations right now?

 Yes. Kishore et al. v. Times Internet (UK) LTD., No. 4:23-cv-03594-HSG, is a settled class action pending final approval in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The lawsuit alleges that Willow TV shared subscribers’ video-viewing data with third parties without consent in violation of the Video Privacy Protection Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2710 et seq.

Do I need to prove I was harmed to file a Willow TV VPPA settlement claim? 

No. The claim form requires no documentation. You simply confirm your subscription and video-watching during the class period. The VPPA allows statutory damages regardless of whether you suffered a specific financial loss.

Is the Willow TV VPPA settlement legitimate?

 Yes. The settlement agreement was filed with the United States District Court for the Northern District of California on January 16, 2026. The case number is 4:23-cv-03594-HSG, assigned to the Hon. Haywood S. Gilliam Jr. The official settlement website is www.WillowTVVPPASettlement.com. The administrator is Simpluris, reachable at (833) 386-6574.

What specific law does Willow TV allegedly violate in this settlement? 

The lawsuit alleges violations of the Video Privacy Protection Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2710 et seq. — a federal privacy law that prohibits video service providers from knowingly disclosing subscribers’ personally identifiable information about their video viewing to third parties without written consent — and California’s Unfair Competition Law, Bus. & Prof. Code §§ 17000 et seq.

When will Willow TV settlement payments be sent to class members?

 The Final Approval Hearing is February 25, 2027. If the court approves the settlement and no appeals are filed, payments will be distributed as soon as possible after that. Appeals can extend the timeline significantly. Check www.WillowTVVPPASettlement.com for updates.

What happens if I do nothing about the Willow TV VPPA settlement?

 You receive no payment — and you still give up your right to sue Times Internet (UK) LTD. over the same VPPA claims. There is no benefit to doing nothing. Filing is free and takes minutes.

Can I file my own VPPA lawsuit against Willow TV instead of joining the class?

 You can opt out by July 21, 2026 and pursue individual litigation. However, individual VPPA cases are costly and time-consuming, and the damages available to one person are rarely worth the expense compared to the certainty of a class settlement payment. Consult a data privacy attorney before choosing this route.

How much could Willow TV subscribers receive from the 2023 VPPA settlement?

 The $850,000 net fund (after legal fees and costs) will be divided equally among all approved claimants. With an estimated class of 75,830 members, individual payments depend on how many subscribers file claims. No fixed per-person amount is set. The fewer valid claims submitted, the higher each individual payment will be.

Sources Used in This Willow TV VPPA Settlement Article

Court-Authorized Settlement Notice — Kishore et al. v. Times Internet (UK) LTD., No. 4:23-cv-03594-HSG: https://cw.simpluris.com/docs/public/downloads/TKC1/NOTICE_OF_CLASS_ACTION_SETTLEMENT

Class Action Settlement Agreement and Release, filed January 16, 2026: https://cw.simpluris.com/docs/public/downloads/TKC1/SETTLEMENT_AGREEMENT

Official Settlement Claim Website — WillowTVVPPASettlement.com: https://willowtvvppasettlement.com/form/claim

Willow TV channel background — Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willow_(TV_channel)

Prepared by the AllAboutLawyer.com Editorial Team and reviewed for factual accuracy against the court-authorized settlement notice and settlement agreement for Kishore et al. v. Times Internet (UK) LTD., No. 4:23-cv-03594-HSG, on May 28, 2026. Last Updated: May 28, 2026.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation.