May 2026 Settlement Roundup: $1.2 Billion Discover Card Fund, Google's $68M AI Payout, and 326 New Filings

May 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most active months for class action settlements in recent memory. SettlementRadar added 326 new cases to our database this month alone — that's 35% of our entire tracking database added in a single month — and nearly 357 settlements have deadlines in the next 60 days. If you've been sleeping on this, wake up.

Here's your complete monthly breakdown: the biggest payouts, the most important new filings, the trending categories, and the deadlines you absolutely cannot miss.

🏆 Top Settlements by Total Fund Size

These are the biggest pools of money currently available. Fund size doesn't guarantee a large individual payout — that depends on how many people file — but larger funds generally mean better per-claimant outcomes.

1. Discover Card Merchant Settlement — $1.225 Billion

Deadline: May 18, 2026 — 8 days away. This is the largest active settlement fund we're currently tracking. Discover Card agreed to pay $1.225 billion to resolve claims that it overcharged merchants on processing fees. If your business accepted Discover cards between 2004 and 2021, you may have a significant claim. This deadline is real and it is imminent. File your Discover Card merchant claim now — don't wait.

2. Capital One 360 Savings Settlement — $425 Million

Capital One agreed to pay $425 million to customers who held 360 Savings accounts and were allegedly misled about interest rates. The filing deadline is February 5, 2027, so you have time — but there's no reason to delay. Check your Capital One 360 eligibility.

3. Roundup Weedkiller Cancer Settlement — $10.9 Billion

Bayer (Monsanto) set aside $10.9 billion to resolve claims linking Roundup's active ingredient glyphosate to non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and other cancers. Individual payouts range from $5,000 to $200 million depending on injury severity. The deadline is December 31, 2026. See if you qualify for the Roundup settlement.

4. Johnson & Johnson Talc Powder Settlement — $8.9 Billion

J&J's talc powder settlement remains one of the most significant personal injury class actions in US history. With $8.9 billion committed, individual payouts can reach $75 million for documented ovarian cancer cases. Deadline: September 30, 2026. Review the J&J talc powder settlement details.

5. Zantac (Ranitidine) Cancer Settlement — Estimated $10B+

The Zantac litigation against Sanofi, GSK, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Pfizer is still developing, with estimated total payouts potentially exceeding $10 billion. Claimants who developed cancer after taking ranitidine-based antacids may qualify for between $50,000 and $300 million. Deadline: December 31, 2026. Check your Zantac eligibility here.

🆕 Most Important New Settlements Added This Month

We added 326 settlements in May 2026. Here are the standouts that matter most to everyday consumers:

Google Assistant — $68 Million

Google agreed to pay $68 million to resolve claims that its Google Assistant voice assistant recorded and retained private conversations without proper consent. If you used Google Assistant on any device, you may be eligible. Deadline: August 27, 2026. File your Google Assistant claim.

Google Android Cellular Data — $135 Million

A separate Google settlement covers Android users whose cellular data was allegedly consumed by background processes without disclosure. The fund is $135 million and the deadline is May 29, 2026 — less than three weeks away. If you owned an Android phone, claim your Google Android data settlement now.

Tyson and Cargill Beef Antitrust — $87.5 Million

If you bought beef at a grocery store between 2015 and 2022, you may be part of this settlement. Tyson and Cargill allegedly conspired to fix beef prices, costing consumers hundreds of millions. The $87.5 million fund has a deadline of June 30, 2026. No receipt required. File your beef antitrust claim.

Amazon Prime FTC Settlement

The FTC's action against Amazon for allegedly making Prime cancellation intentionally difficult resulted in a consumer refund program. If you were charged for Amazon Prime without your knowledge or had trouble canceling, check your eligibility. Deadline: July 27, 2026. See the Amazon Prime FTC settlement details.

Aetna LGBTQ+ Infertility Coverage — Up to $10,000

Aetna California agreed to pay up to $10,000 per member to LGBTQ+ policyholders who were denied infertility coverage benefits that were available to heterosexual couples. This is a targeted settlement with real money for those affected. Deadline: June 29, 2026. Check Aetna infertility settlement eligibility.

Transamerica Universal Life — $57 Million, Minimum $200

Universal life insurance policyholders at Transamerica are in line for at least $200 each from a $57 million settlement over policy cost-of-insurance charges. Deadline: May 30, 2026. Review the Transamerica insurance settlement.

PlayStation Store / Sony — $7.85 Million

Sony settled claims over its PlayStation Store pricing practices. PSN wallet credit is available to qualifying PlayStation users. Deadline: August 27, 2026. Claim your PlayStation Store settlement credit.

📊 Trending Categories: Data Breaches Are Dominating

If there's one story defining the 2026 class action landscape, it's data breaches. Here's how our current database breaks down by category:

Category Active Settlements Trend
Consumer320📈 Steady leader
Data Breach292🔥 Fastest growing
Technology78📈 Rising
Financial61↔ Stable
Automotive44↔ Stable
Healthcare31📈 Rising
Financial Services29↔ Stable
Food & Beverage18📈 Notable increase

Data Breach settlements are the fastest-growing category in 2026, nearly matching Consumer claims. This week alone we added breaches from Brodart, Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals, Circle K, Krispy Kreme, Avis Rent A Car, and Eureka Casino.

Why the surge? The FTC and state attorneys general have dramatically accelerated enforcement timelines, and plaintiffs' firms have gotten faster at filing. A breach announced in early 2025 now frequently reaches settlement stage within 12-18 months, down from 3-5 years historically.

Browse all active data breach settlements — there's a good chance at least one involves your personal data.

⚠ Deadlines You Cannot Miss

With 357 settlements closing in the next 60 days, prioritization matters. Here are the most critical by urgency:

This Week (May 10-16, 2026)

Mid-May (May 17-31, 2026)

June 2026 Deadlines

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💼 Notable Automotive Settlements

The automotive sector continues to generate significant class action activity, particularly around undisclosed defects and emissions issues:

Browse all automotive settlements to see if your vehicle is covered.

🍔 Food & Beverage: The "Natural" Label Wars Continue

Food and beverage settlements spiked this month, driven by false advertising claims over product labeling:

🔢 The Numbers: May 2026 by the Stats

Metric Value
Total settlements tracked930
New settlements added in May326
Settlements with active deadlines767
Deadlines in next 60 days357
Largest single fund (Discover Card)$1.225 billion
Combined top-5 fund value>$25 billion

📱 Never Miss a Settlement Again

The single biggest reason people miss class action payouts is simply not knowing in time. Here is how to fix that:

  1. Set up deadline alerts. SettlementRadar emails you reminders before deadlines close. Set up your settlement alerts.
  2. Browse by category. Had a data breach? Owned a car? Bought groceries? There is probably a settlement for it. Search our full database of 930 settlements.
  3. Check the Closing Soon filter. Our Closing Soon page shows everything expiring in 60 days.
  4. Read our guides. Not sure how class actions work or whether you need a lawyer? Our guide to class action settlements covers it all.

Most claims take under 10 minutes to file. The average payout in our database is over $200. That is not life-changing money — but it is yours, and it costs nothing but a few minutes.

Coming Next Month

Several large settlements are expected to open for claims in June 2026, including additional tech privacy cases and securities fraud settlements currently in final approval stages. We will cover them as they open.

In the meantime: file the Discover Card claim before May 18. At $1.225 billion, it is the largest active deadline we track, and it closes in 8 days.

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