Claim Your Share: Americans Can Receive Up to $7,200 from $3.25M Data Breach Settlement
According to The Sun, Thousands of Americans could be eligible for substantial payments exceeding $7,000 from a multi-million dollar settlement related to a recent data breach, provided they have the necessary documentation.
Background of the Data Breach
See Tickets, a ticketing service that processes around 20 million tickets annually, is at the center of a lawsuit following a September 2023 data breach. The lawsuit alleges that hackers compromised consumer information by stealing payment card details during the cyberattack.
Although the company denies any wrongdoing, it has agreed to pay $3.25 million to resolve the claims.
Compensation for Affected Individuals
Individuals affected by the breach could receive up to $2,000 in reimbursement for various expenses related to the data breach. Eligible expenses include:
- Bank fees
- Communication charges
- Interest on short-term loans
- Credit-related costs
- Travel expenses
In addition, claimants may seek compensation for extraordinary losses due to identity theft or fraud, with claims of up to $5,000 available.
Furthermore, those involved in the lawsuit can opt for either three years of free credit monitoring services or a pro-rata payment of up to $100.
Additional Benefits for California Residents
A subclass of affected individuals from California may receive an extra payment of $100 as part of the settlement.
Important Deadlines
To be eligible for compensation, individuals must file a valid claim form by October 20, 2024. Class members need to provide proof of their losses, which can include:
- Account statements
- Professional invoices
- Bills and receipts
- Loan statements
- Credit reports
- Tax documents
- Police reports
It is important to note that the deadline for exclusion and objections for class members was September 20.
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Other Settlement Opportunities
In addition to the See Tickets settlement, several other significant settlements are currently available:
Magid Gloves Settlement: Dozens of Americans could receive a one-time payment of over $3,000 as part of a $5.1 million privacy settlement. This case addresses claims that Magid Gloves violated Illinois laws by improperly using fingerprint time clocks and temperature scanners without providing adequate disclosures regarding biometric data collection. Those who used these devices at Magid’s Romeoville facility between January 8, 2016, and August 30, 2024, are eligible for compensation.
Tubi Settlement: Streaming service Tubi has agreed to pay $19.99 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging that the company shared users’ personal information with third parties without their consent, violating the Video Privacy Protection Act. Although Tubi has not admitted any wrongdoing, the settlement means thousands of users have the opportunity to receive a share of the payout. Class members can expect to receive an equal share of the net settlement fund, with the exact amount dependent on the total number of claimants.
