Black v. Smith Transport Data Breach Settlement
$0–$5,000
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What happened
Smith Transport experienced a network disruption on or around February 12, 2022, that resulted in the potential disclosure of personally identifiable information of approximately 16,000 individuals, including names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and driver's license numbers. The defendant denies all liability but has agreed to settle the claims.
Do you qualify?
Anyone who received a notice of data breach from Smith Transport relating to the February 12, 2022 network disruption and had their personally identifiable information potentially disclosed.
What you can claim
Read from the official settlement notice. Confirm the terms that apply to you on the administrator's site before filing.
Credit monitoring and identity theft protection services
Three years of credit monitoring and identity theft protection services at no cost to class members, which includes $1,000,000 in identity theft insurance.
Documented ordinary expenses reimbursement
$400 eachReimbursement for documented ordinary expenses up to $400 for class members who were the victim of actual documented identity theft experienced related to the Data Breach.
Lost time compensation
Compensation for lost time up to 4 hours at $20 per hour for class members who were the victim of actual documented identity theft experienced related to the Data Breach.
Documented extraordinary losses reimbursement
$4,000 eachReimbursement for documented extraordinary losses up to $4,000 for class members who were the victim of actual documented identity theft experienced related to the Data Breach.
Who is in the class
Individuals who were sent a notice of data breach from Smith Transport relating to a data breach that occurred on or around February 12, 2022, when Smith Transport discovered a network disruption resulting in potential disclosure of personally identifiable information of approximately 16,000 individuals.
Quoted from the settlement notice.
How to file
Submit a claim form online or by mail, postmarked no later than July 17, 2025. You can obtain the claim form from the website or by calling (833) 296-0889. Documentation of expenses, lost time, or identity theft losses will be required to receive cash benefits.
Common questions
- How much does the Black v. Smith Transport Data Breach Settlement pay?
- Estimated payout: $0–$5,000. Actual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed — most settlements divide a fixed fund pro rata, so a higher claim rate means a smaller individual check. An "up to" figure is a cap, not a guarantee.
- What is the claim deadline for the Black v. Smith Transport Data Breach Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was July 17, 2025. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the Black v. Smith Transport Data Breach Settlement?
- Yes. This settlement asks for documentation supporting your claim — a receipt, an account record, or the notice you were sent. Check the official settlement website for exactly which documents are accepted.
- Is the Black v. Smith Transport Data Breach Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Claims are filed at smithtransportsettlement.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
- When will payments from the Black v. Smith Transport Data Breach Settlement be sent?
- Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for September 16, 2025; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
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