Settled, paying · closes August 31, 2026
Hoffman v. FitOn, the video privacy case, and who can file
Last checked July 19, 2026
Hoffman v. FitOn Inc. is a Video Privacy Protection Act case that settled for $2.5 million. FitOn users in the United States who watched at least one prerecorded video between October 22, 2022 and May 29, 2026 can file at FitOnVPPASettlement.com until August 31, 2026.
The VPPA is a 1988 federal law that bars companies from sharing what videos you watch, tied to your identity, without your consent. The plaintiff said FitOn sent subscribers' viewing histories and identifying details to third-party platforms including Meta.
FitOn denied wrongdoing and settled.
Who is in the class
- You are a U.S. resident.
- You held a FitOn account at any point between October 22, 2022 and May 29, 2026.
- You watched at least one prerecorded video on the platform during that window.
- No proof is required.
Status
Claims are open and close August 31, 2026. Each valid claim can pay up to $10, sent by PayPal, Venmo, or mailed check. The exact figure depends on how many people file against the $2.5 million fund after fees and costs.
Two ways to file
Online, using the Login ID and PIN from the settlement notice you received. Or on paper: download the printable claim form, which does not need a PIN, and mail it to FitOn VPPA Settlement, PO Box 25191, Santa Ana, CA 92799. Either way, pick your payment method on the form.
After you submit
The settlement administrator reviews claims after the deadline and pays out once the court's approval is final. Keep your submission confirmation. Filing on the administrator site is free, and a free settlement-finder app such as Payout can list the case for you without taking any share of the $10.
Questions about the FitOn Video Privacy case
What is the Video Privacy Protection Act?
A federal law from 1988 that prohibits sharing a person's video viewing history along with identifying information without consent. Hoffman v. FitOn alleged FitOn did exactly that with Meta and other platforms.
Do I need a settlement notice to file?
Not necessarily. The online form asks for the Login ID and PIN from the notice, but the paper claim form works without a PIN.
How is the $10 paid?
By PayPal, Venmo, or a mailed check, whichever you choose on the claim form.
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