PlayStation Is Set to Pay Out $7.85 Million to Users as Part of Class-Action Lawsuit
PlayStation users may be eligible for a cut of a $7.85 million class-action lawsuit settlement very soon.
PlayStation is preparing to distribute a $7.85 million settlement to users as part of a class-action lawsuit, according to reports. The lawsuit, Caccuri v. Sony Interactive Entertainment, accused the company of violating anti-trust laws by preventing users from purchasing digital games from third-party retailers. By removing digital vouchers for games from these retailers, Sony allegedly forced consumers to pay more for digital games through the PlayStation Store.
The lawsuit alleges this practice damaged customers by limiting their choice and increasing prices. Although Sony denies wrongdoing, the court has preliminarily approved the settlement, pending final approval on October 15. Eligible U.S. citizens who purchased games between April 1, 2019 and December 31, 2023 may receive funds deposited into their PSN accounts.
To claim a cash payment, users must submit their qualifying purchase history to a specific email address.
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