Get Your Share: Concert Ticket Buyers Can Claim from $3.25M Data Breach Settlement
According to The Sun, Some Americans could be in line for substantial payouts following a recent settlement related to a data breach involving See Tickets, a prominent ticket-selling service that sells over 20 million tickets annually. The class action lawsuit claims that the company failed to adequately protect customer information during a cyberattack in September 2023, during which hackers allegedly stole credit card information.
Although See Tickets has not admitted any wrongdoing, it has agreed to a $3.25 million settlement to resolve the claims and avoid incurring further legal costs.
Eligibility & Filing a Claim
The settlement specifically benefits consumers whose personal information was compromised during the September 2023 data breach. Affected individuals should have already received a notice by mail or email containing their Class Member ID, which is required to file an online claim through the settlement website.
Claimants must provide proof of their losses when filing for compensation from the settlement. Acceptable documentation includes bank statements, bills, loan statements, receipts, credit reports, tax forms, or other official records verifying transactions related to the data breach.
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The deadline to file a claim form is October 20, 2024. A deadline for exclusion and objection has already passed on September 20.
Payment Details
Disbursement amounts will vary based on the documentation submitted by claimants and whether they reside in California. All class members may receive up to $2,000 in reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses incurred due to the data breach, which can include credit expenses, travel costs, interest on short-term loans, and bank fees.
For those who experienced identity theft or fraud, an additional $5,000 is available, bringing the total potential payout to $7,000. Additionally, all qualifying class members can opt for three years of free credit monitoring services or receive an extra $100 payment.
California residents affected by the breach can receive an additional $100, although this amount may decrease depending on the number of claims filed in the settlement. This means that the maximum potential payout could reach $7,200.
A final approval hearing for the See Tickets data breach settlement is scheduled for December 16, 2024, with eligible class members likely to receive their funds by early 2025 if approved.
