Ciuni & Panichi Data Breach Settlement
$125–$5,000
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What happened
Ciuni & Panichi, Inc. experienced a data breach in November 2024 when unauthorized individuals accessed a database containing personal information including names, Social Security numbers, and dates of birth. The defendant denies wrongdoing, but a settlement has been reached to compromise and end the lawsuit.
Do you qualify?
All individuals who were mailed a notice that their personal information may have been compromised in the data incident that occurred in November 2024, excluding those who timely request exclusion, court staff, defendant's officers and directors, and anyone convicted or pleading nolo contendere to charges related to causing the data incident.
What you can claim
Read from the official settlement notice. Confirm the terms that apply to you on the administrator's site before filing.
Out-of-Pocket Loss Reimbursement
$5,000 eachReimbursement for documented out-of-pocket losses or expenses fairly traceable to the Data Incident, including fraud/identity theft losses, professional fees, credit freeze/unfreeze costs, credit monitoring, and miscellaneous expenses such as notary, fax, postage, copying, mileage, and long-distance telephone charges.
Pro Rata Cash Payment
$125 eachA cash payment available to all Class Members regardless of whether they incurred out-of-pocket losses, adjusted based on remaining Settlement Fund after payment of attorneys' fees, administrative expenses, service awards, and valid out-of-pocket loss claims.
Who is in the class
all individuals who were mailed a notice that their personal information may have been compromised in the Data Incident that occurred in November 2024
Quoted from the settlement notice.
How to file
Submit a Claim Form by August 18, 2026. To receive the $5,000 out-of-pocket reimbursement, you must provide documented losses; the roughly $125 cash payment requires minimal documentation and is pro rata adjusted based on claims volume and settlement expenses.
Common questions
- How much does the Ciuni & Panichi Data Breach Settlement pay?
- Estimated payout: $125–$5,000. The total settlement fund is $592,500. 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 Ciuni & Panichi Data Breach Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was August 18, 2026. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the Ciuni & Panichi 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 Ciuni & Panichi Data Breach Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Simpluris is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at cpdatasettlement.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 Ciuni & Panichi 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 23, 2026; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
Who's involved
Plaintiffs
- Rishaw Johnson
- Eddie Resendiz
- Travis Bennett
- Dayna Jarvis
Defendants
- Ciuni & Panichi, Inc. Certified Public Accountants
Counsel for plaintiffs
Parties and counsel from the public court docket. Listing an attorney here isn't an endorsement, and ClaimWatch isn't affiliated with any of them.
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