Weitz & Luxenberg has filed a class action lawsuit against Google, LLC, and YouTube, LLC, on behalf of YouTube Premium subscribers nationwide. The lawsuit states this class of viewers paid for ad-free streaming video with no interruptions. But subscribers are still subjected to frequent, and sometimes lengthy, advertising and interruptions.
These viewers specifically chose to pay a monthly fee to avoid being bombarded with advertising. They were promised ad-free streaming. However, they are still subjected to numerous ads and other interruptions that disrupt their listening and viewing experience.
W&L is seeking a jury trial. We filed this class action suit on July 14, 2026, in the United States District Court, Northern District of California. One proposed class is for California and the other is Nationwide.
Lawsuit Seeks Damages and Relief from Ads
In our lawsuit, our clients are seeking to “put a stop to YouTube’s false statement that Premium service comes with no ads and no interruptions,” says W&L partner James Bilsborrow, co-chair of our firm’s consumer protection practice group.
“They paid for a premium service to escape the constant, never-ending ads and interruptions on YouTube. However, they continue to be subjected to frequent commercials and disruptions. This is a far cry from the ad-free experience they were expecting.”
Have you paid for YouTube Premium but still received advertisements? Contact us today to learn about your legal options.
Get a Free Case ReviewYouTube Premium Fails to Deliver on Ad-Free Promises
YouTube not only offers free streaming, it is also considered one of the most popular worldwide video platforms. Viewers watch and search for billions of videos that provide content on almost every topic or subject you can imagine.
The downside is that viewers are constantly bombarded with all kinds of advertisements in many different formats. Some ads last seconds, while others last over 30 seconds. Some you can manually choose to skip. With others, you have no choice but to be patient until the commercial ends.
The plaintiffs in our class action chose to purchase YouTube Premium for a monthly fee. This service supposedly provides ad-free video and music streaming. YouTube introduced Premium back in 2018, in response to YouTube viewers tired of the flood of ads. The cost back then was $11.99 per month to new members. The current price is $15.99 per month. YouTube viewers looking for ad-free content and annoyance-free viewing determined this expense was reasonable and purchased YouTube Premium.
However, according to our lawsuit, “This promise is hollow.” YouTube Premium viewers say that “advertisements and interruptions frequently appear during streamed content, interrupting videos with commercials” for all kinds of services and products that have nothing to do with the content they were viewing.
YouTube Class Action Legal Claims
In our class action, W&L seeks compensation for widespread and ongoing harm to consumers. The legal claims include:
- Violation of the California False Advertising Law (FAL).
- Violation of California’s Unfair Competition Law (UCL).
- Violation of the Consumers Legal Remedies Act (CLRA).
- Unjust enrichment.
W&L Is Standing Up for Consumers
In this day and age, new technology continues to evolve. It is spreading into your offices, your cars, your commutes, and your homes. Everywhere you turn, someone or something is asking for your immediate attention. Many are trying to sell you something. When you choose to spend money on a premium service that offers ad-free, uninterrupted programming, you expect the company you pay to deliver on its promise.
We value your time away from constant interruptions. Your budgets are limited. How you spend your money matters. You shouldn’t have to be cheated or misled.
For nearly 40 years, W&L has committed itself to helping people who are wronged by corporations, including victims of consumer fraud. Not only do we have the experience and resources necessary to stand up to the largest corporations out there, we have the tenacity it takes to secure a just outcome. We are prepared to help you recover all financial compensation available to you.
If you would like to join our class action lawsuit, we encourage you to contact us at (917) LAWYERS or fill out the form available on this page. We offer a free initial consultation. Our attorneys can help you consider your legal options.
