Google and UPS Package Tracking Data Sharing Lawsuit
Case Overview
The lawsuit was initiated by consumers Lennie Woodley and Joseph S. Schrant against Google and UPS. The core allegation is that the companies collaborated on a package tracking system integrated into Google Search, which connects to carriers like UPS, FedEx, and USPS. The plaintiffs assert that while the system suggested only the tracking number would be sent, it actually shared private user information with numerous undisclosed third parties.
The class action alleges that clicking the track button sends extensive data, not just the tracking number. Specifically, the complaint claims that a single click on a UPS track button could trigger hundreds of network requests containing various consumer and package details to multiple domains, including Facebook, Google's DoubleClick advertising platform, Google Analytics, and others. The legal claims brought include invasion of privacy, intrusion upon seclusion, wiretapping violations under the California Invasion of Privacy Act, common law fraud, and misrepresentation.
The plaintiffs seek to represent anyone who used the
Who May Qualify
Anyone who used the “Track your package” widget on Google Search and clicked or pressed the track button.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is suing Google and UPS?
Two consumers, Lennie Woodley and Joseph S. Schrant, filed the class action complaint against Google and UPS.
What is the main allegation in the lawsuit?
The plaintiffs allege that the package tracking system shares users' private information with third parties, contrary to what the system implied to consumers.
What laws are cited in the lawsuit?
The lawsuit alleges violations of state privacy laws, including invasion of privacy, intrusion upon seclusion, and wiretapping in violation of the California Invasion of Privacy Act.
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