Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has issued a consumer alert to inform residents that they may be eligible for payments from a $700 million settlement with Google. The settlement, secured by Virginia in December 2023, concerns consumers who made purchases on the Google Play Store between August 2016 and September 2023 and were affected by what was described as Google’s anticompetitive conduct.
According to the Attorney General’s office, “In this settlement, consumers who made purchases on the Google Play Store between August 2016 and September 2023 and were harmed by Google’s anticompetitive conduct may receive payments. Google has also agreed to change its practices to stop the conduct that harmed consumers and app developers.”
Starting December 2, 2025, affected individuals began receiving notices about how the funds would be distributed. Most recipients will not need to take any further action because payments will be made automatically in most cases.
“If the court grants final approval at the hearing scheduled for April 30, 2026, consumers will receive an email from PayPal or a text from Venmo notifying them of their incoming payment. The notice will be sent to the email address or mobile numbers associated with their Google Play account. If that email address or phone number matches an existing PayPal or Venmo account, the payment will be deposited directly into that account. If it does not, consumers may create a new account or direct the payment to another PayPal or Venmo account,” according to information provided by Miyares’ office.
A supplemental claims process is planned for those who do not have an existing PayPal or Venmo account and do not wish to sign up for one; those who no longer have access to their original contact information; or those expecting but not receiving a payment.
Consumers can request notification when this supplemental process begins by submitting their name, email address, and mobile phone number on the settlement website. The website may not be accessible if users are connected through a Virtual Private Network (VPN).
The Attorney General’s alert also notes several important dates: “Consumers who do not want to receive payment from the settlement fund and want to bring their own case against Google must submit a request to be excluded online or in writing by February 19, 2026. Consumers who want to object to the settlement can file a written objection by February 19, 2026. The court will hold a hearing on April 30, 2026, to consider whether to approve the settlement.”
