Attila Csupo, Andrew Burke, and Kerry Hecht (“Plaintiffs”) filed this Lawsuit against Google LLC (“Google”). Plaintiffs use mobile phones that run Google’s Android operating system and have a cellular data plan. Plaintiffs allege that Google’s Android operating system causes the devices to use their cellular data to transfer a variety of information to Google without their permission. Plaintiffs allege that certain transfers occur in the background, without any notice to the user, including when the phones are in a completely idle state, meaning they are not moving or being touched, with all apps closed. Plaintiffs allege that, although Google could make it so that these transfers happen only when the phones are connected to Wi-Fi, Google instead designed these transfers so they can also take place over a cellular network. Plaintiffs allege that Google’s unauthorized use of their cellular data violates California law and requires Google to compensate Plaintiffs for the value of the cellular data that Google uses for its own benefit without their permission.

Google denies Plaintiffs' allegations. Google contends the transfers Plaintiffs complain about provide valuable benefits to users and cannot be limited to Wi-Fi. Google further contends that it discloses these transfers and obtains consent for them, including through user controls. The Court has not decided whether Plaintiffs or Google are right or whether Google should be required to compensate Plaintiffs.

The judge in this case is the Honorable Charles F. Adams. Judge Adams serves on the bench of the Santa Clara County Superior Court, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

This case, entitled Attila Csupo et al. v. Google LLC, Case No. 19–CV–352557 (the “Lawsuit”), has been certified to proceed as a class action in Santa Clara County Superior Court. The Notice explains the nature of the Lawsuit and informs you of your legal rights and obligations. You should read the Notice to learn what this Lawsuit is about and what you need to do if you wish to exclude yourself as a class member or to enter an appearance through your own attorney.  If you do not wish to exclude yourself from this Lawsuit, you do not need to do anything.