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Cook Co. judge approves $100M class action settlement against Google

Judge approves $100M class action settlement against Google
Judge approves $100M class action settlement against Google 00:23

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Thousands of Illinois residents will get a check from Google after a Cook County judge approved a $100 million class action settlement.

Those who filed claims will receive about $154 each. The payout settles a lawsuit over Google's face grouping tool. The plaintiffs argued the tool violated Illinois privacy laws.

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