Computer Merchant Data Breach Settlement
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What happened
The Computer Merchant, Ltd. experienced a targeted cyberattack on its computer network in July 2024 during which files containing private information were accessed. These files may have contained personal information related to job applicants, former employees, and current employees. The defendant denies wrongdoing and the court has not decided the merits.
Do you qualify?
Anyone whose personal information was accessed during The Computer Merchant, Ltd.'s data breach in July 2024, including job applicants, former employees, and current employees of the defendant.
What you can claim
Read from the official settlement notice. Confirm the terms that apply to you on the administrator's site before filing.
Compensation for Extraordinary Losses
$3,000 eachReimbursement up to $3,000 for documented monetary losses from identity theft or fraud caused by the Data Incident, with proof of loss and reasonable efforts to prevent or recover.
Out-of-Pocket Losses
$500 eachReimbursement up to $500 for documented out-of-pocket expenses incurred due to the Data Incident, such as credit monitoring fees, ID replacement costs, or postage. Cannot be combined with Alternative Cash Payment.
Alternative Cash Payment
$40 eachOne-time cash payment expected to be $40 (may vary based on total claims filed) available to class members who do not claim Out-of-Pocket Losses reimbursement. No proof required.
Compensation for Lost Time
$100 eachReimbursement for time spent responding to the Data Incident at $20 per hour, up to 5 hours maximum ($100 total). Must briefly describe the time spent on related tasks.
CCPA Cash Payment
$75 eachAdditional one-time cash payment estimated at $75 (may vary based on total claims filed) for California residents who were residents during the relevant times. Available only to California residents.
Who is in the class
All persons in the United States whose Private Information was potentially compromised as a result of the Data Incident and who were sent notice of the Data Incident.
Quoted from the settlement notice.
How to file
Submit a valid Claim Form by the June 24, 2026 deadline. You can submit online, download and mail the form to the Settlement Administrator, or call or email the Settlement Administrator to request a paper copy.
Common questions
- How much does the Computer Merchant Data Breach Settlement pay?
- The total settlement fund is $610,000. 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 Computer Merchant Data Breach Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was June 24, 2026. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the Computer Merchant Data Breach 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 Computer Merchant Data Breach Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Simpluris is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at computermerchantclasssettlement.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 Computer Merchant 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 July 9, 2026; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
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