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M.A. Ford Manufacturing Company Data Breach Settlement

This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was May 25, 2026. You can still see what it was about and follow the case in court below. Looking for money you can still claim? Browse open settlements →

What happened

M.A. Ford suffered a targeted cyberattack on its computer systems in December 2023 that resulted in unauthorized access to files containing personal information and Personally Identifiable Information (PII). M.A. Ford denies wrongdoing, and the settlement was agreed to avoid the costs and risks of continued litigation.

Do you qualify?

Class Members are individuals identified in M.A. Ford's records whose private information was compromised in the December 2023 data security incident. Qualifying individuals may have received a previous notice directly from M.A. Ford.

How to file

Submit a valid Claim Form by the May 25, 2026 deadline. You can file online at the settlement website, download the form and mail it to the Settlement Administrator, or call/email the Settlement Administrator for a paper copy.

Common questions

What is the claim deadline for the M.A. Ford Manufacturing Company Data Breach Settlement?
This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was May 25, 2026. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
Is the M.A. Ford Manufacturing Company Data Breach Settlement notice real, or a scam?
Settlement Administrator is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at mafordsettlement.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 M.A. Ford Manufacturing Company 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 June 30, 2026; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.

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This summary was generated from public settlement documents and may contain errors. Confirm eligibility, deadlines, and payment terms on the official settlement website before filing. ClaimWatch is not a law firm and this is not legal advice. Filing a claim is free.

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