Foster v. Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers Data Breach Settlement
Up to $25
Last verified July 13, 2026Source: claimdepotHow ClaimWatch verifies cases
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What happened
Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers allegedly failed to properly secure and safeguard current and former employees' personal information, which was accessed by an unauthorized person in a cybersecurity incident on or about November 10, 2022. The defendant denies the allegations and contends it was complying with applicable state law.
Do you qualify?
Current and former employees of Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers who reside in the United States and whose information may have been impacted by the November 10, 2022 cybersecurity incident and who received notice of the settlement.
What you can claim
Read from the official settlement notice. Confirm the terms that apply to you on the administrator's site before filing.
Cash Compensation
$25 eachAll Settlement Class Members who submit a valid Claim are eligible for cash distribution initially set at $25.00 which is subject to pro rata increase or decrease.
Credit Monitoring Services
All Settlement Class Members who submit a valid Claim are eligible to receive twenty-four (24) months of credit monitoring services and the purchase of an identity theft policy.
Who is in the class
"Settlement Class" or "Settlement Class Members" means current and former employees of Defendant who reside in the United States and whose information may have been impacted by the Cybersecurity Incident.
Quoted from the settlement notice.
How to file
Submit a Claim Form on or before August 3, 2026. All settlement class members who submit a valid claim are eligible for the cash compensation and credit monitoring services.
Common questions
- How much does the Foster v. Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers Data Breach Settlement pay?
- Estimated payout: Up to $25. 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 Foster v. Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers Data Breach Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was August 3, 2026. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the Foster v. Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers 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 Foster v. Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers Data Breach Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Claims are filed at lhfjsettlement.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 Foster v. Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers 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. Payments cannot be issued until the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved.
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