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August 23, 2023

Watched MLB videos online?

You may be entitled to up to $2,500.

You may qualify for this claim if you have a Facebook account, an MLB.TV subscription. and watched MLB video content online within the past two years.
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MLB may be violating the privacy rights of its users by disclosing their personally identifiable information, including a record of every MLB video they watch, to third parties without their written consent. If you watched videos on the MLB website using a web browser, such as Chrome, Bing, or Firefox, you may qualify for a claim under video privacy laws of up to $2,500. The claim alleges that MLB.TV subscribers who watched videos on the MLB website had their video watching history with MLB shared with Facebook, among others, without written consent.

This is a case about data privacy. We allege that MLB is violating the privacy rights of its users that watch MLB videos by disclosing its users’ personally identifiable information, including the videos they watch, to third parties without obtaining separate consent from users. We allege that this combination of information can be used to identify individual subscribers and their entire viewing history. We are representing clients in individual arbitration claims against MLB for violating the Video Privacy Protection Act, which awards damages of up to $2,500 per violation, as well as additional state consumer protection and privacy laws.

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What is the Video Privacy Protection Act?

The Video Privacy Protection Act ("VPPA") is a law passed by Congress in 1988 that places restrictions on video service providers, including websites, apps, and streaming services, from disclosing information about an individual's video history. Under the VPPA, video service providers are prohibited from "knowingly disclosing" personally identifiable information in combination with the titles of pre-recorded videos, such as TV shows, movies, and course lectures to third parties without the user's written consent. Companies that violate the VPPA are liable for up to $2,500 per violation.

What information do we allege was being shared?

We allege that if you watched a video on the MLB.TV website within the last two years while you were logged into your Facebook account, MLB may have shared your video watching information with Facebook. We are also investigating the possibility that MLB may have shared your video watching information with other third-party entities. By signing up through Lantern, you will allow us to investigate the potential for you to receive compensation for your claim.

What is arbitration?

Arbitration is a private dispute resolution process. Your claim will not be filed in court. Your claim will be decided by an arbitrator, who is a neutral person chosen by you and the company. We can select an arbitrator for you who is fair and neutral.

Is arbitration confidential?

Yes, arbitration is a confidential, private process.

Once I sign up, how does the process work?

Once you sign up, you’ll be asked to sign our attorney-client agreement. That allows us to investigate your private arbitration claim. Then, log in to your secure client portal. All information is strictly privileged and confidential and will only be used for your claim. Answer a few more questions, upload a few documents, and we’ll take it from there. We’ll analyze your claim and your losses, negotiate with the company, and, if necessary, pursue your claim in arbitration.

How do your fees work?

Our fees will be a percentage of the settlement or recovery we obtain for you. That amount will depend on the rules in the state you live in. We only receive a fee if you win, and you will never owe us any money.