BMS CAT Data Incident Settlement
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What happened
BMS CAT experienced a cyber incident on its computer systems in February 2025. Files containing personal information such as names and Social Security numbers were potentially accessed during this data breach. BMS CAT denies wrongdoing, and the parties have settled to avoid the costs, risks, and uncertainties of continued litigation.
Do you qualify?
Anyone whose personal information was potentially accessed in the BMS CAT data incident in February 2025. If you received notice from BMS CAT indicating you are a Settlement Class Member, you may be entitled to benefits.
What you can claim
Read from the official settlement notice. Confirm the terms that apply to you on the administrator's site before filing.
Documented Losses Reimbursement
$5,000 eachSettlement Class Members who incurred actual, documented out-of-pocket losses due to the Data Incident between February 5, 2025, and July 8, 2026 can be reimbursed up to $5,000.00 for expenses such as identity theft or fraud losses, credit report fees, ID replacement costs, and postage for contacting banks.
Alternate Cash Payment
$100 eachSettlement Class Members may claim a one-time cash payment as an alternative to the Documented Losses Reimbursement, currently estimated at $100.00 but may vary depending on the number of claims filed. No proof or documentation is required.
Who is in the class
The individuals who were sent notice via letter from Defendant that their Private Information may have been exposed in the Data Incident.
Quoted from the settlement notice.
How to file
Submit a valid Claim Form by July 8, 2026. You can submit your Claim Form online at the settlement website, or download it and mail it to the Settlement Administrator. Submitting a claim is the only way to receive benefits or payments from the settlement.
Common questions
- How much does the BMS CAT Data Incident Settlement pay?
- The total settlement fund is $825,000. 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 BMS CAT Data Incident Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was July 8, 2026. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the BMS CAT Data Incident Settlement?
- No. You can file without a receipt or proof of purchase. You attest that you qualify and submit basic details, though claims are still subject to review and submitting a false claim is a crime.
- Is the BMS CAT Data Incident Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Simpluris is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at bmsdataincident.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 BMS CAT Data Incident 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 July 23, 2026; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
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