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McLean Data Breach Settlement

Verified November 15, 2026 against mcleandatasettlement.comAdministrator: Simpluris, (833) 200-6767Found via classaction.orgHow ClaimWatch verifies cases

Where this case stands

Accepting claims until December 10, 2026

The final approval hearing is set for December 10, 2026. Payments cannot go out before the court approves the settlement there.

Pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia (No. 3:25-cv-00461).

  1. November 10, 2026
    Opt-out and objection deadline

    Last day to exclude yourself from the settlement or object to its terms.

  2. December 10, 2026 · upcoming
    Claim deadline

    Claims had to be submitted by this date.

  3. December 10, 2026 · upcoming
    Final approval hearing

    The court hears any objections and decides whether to approve the settlement.

What happened

McLean Mortgage Corporation was hit by a targeted cyberattack in October 2024, and files containing personal information were potentially accessed. The exposed information may have included names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, financial account numbers, passport numbers, and health insurance information. McLean denies wrongdoing, but the parties agreed to settle to avoid the costs and risks of continuing litigation.

Do you qualify?

You may be included if your private information was compromised in the October 2024 McLean Mortgage Corporation data breach. The page does not describe additional geographic or purchase requirements.

What you can claim

Read from the official settlement notice.

  • Credit Monitoring and Identity Theft Protection

    All Class Members are eligible to claim three years of CyEx Financial Shield Complete one-bureau credit monitoring, which includes $1 million of financial fraud insurance and monitoring for fraud, identity theft, unauthorized financial transactions, and personal information associated with high-risk transactions.

  • Ordinary Documented Losses and Expenses

    $1,000 each

    Class Members who incurred actual, documented, and unreimbursed out-of-pocket expenses due to the Data Breach between October 17, 2024 and December 10, 2026 may claim up to $1,000.00, with proof such as receipts.

  • Extraordinary Losses

    $4,000 each

    Class Members who lost money because of identity theft or fraud directly caused by the Data Breach may claim up to $4,000.00, with proof such as police reports, submitted insurance claims, or receipts.

  • Reimbursement for Lost Time

    $100 each

    Class Members who spent time responding to problems caused by the Data Breach may claim up to four hours at $25.00 per hour, for a maximum of $100.00, with a signed statement under penalty of perjury.

  • Alternative Cash Payment

    $45 each

    Instead of any other payments, Class Members may claim a one-time $45.00 cash payment without providing proof or explanation.

Who is in the class

All living persons residing in the United States whose PII was potentially compromised in the Data Incident experienced by McLean on or around October 17, 2024, including all persons who were sent a notice letter regarding the Data Incident.

Quoted from the settlement notice.

How to file

Submit a valid and timely Claim Form online or download and mail it to the Settlement Administrator. The claim deadline is December 10, 2026. The page does not state what information or proof is required to file.

Common questions

What is the claim deadline for the McLean Data Breach Settlement?
December 10, 2026. Claims are filed free at mcleandatasettlement.com.How to file a claim, and how long payment takes →
Do I need proof of purchase for the McLean Data Breach Settlement?
No. Claims can be filed without a receipt.
What is the status of the McLean Data Breach Settlement?
Accepting claims until December 10, 2026. The final approval hearing is set for December 10, 2026. Payments cannot go out before the court approves the settlement there.
How long until I get paid from the McLean Data Breach Settlement?
Not before the final approval hearing on December 10, 2026; payments usually follow within three to twelve months of approval.How to file a claim, and how long payment takes →
Is the McLean Data Breach Settlement notice real, or a scam?
Simpluris is the court-appointed administrator. Claims are filed only at mcleandatasettlement.com. Filing is always free, and no administrator asks for payment or a full Social Security number by email or text.How to tell a real settlement notice from a scam →
What happens if I do nothing?
You receive no payment and, in most class actions, give up the right to sue McLean Mortgage Corporation separately over these claims. To keep that right, opt out by November 10, 2026.Opting out, objecting, or doing nothing →
Who are the attorneys in the McLean Data Breach Settlement?
For the plaintiffs: David K. Lietz (Milberg, PLLC). From the public court docket.

Who's involved

Counsel for plaintiffs

From the public court docket, contact details as filed; not an endorsement.

Guides:How to tell if you qualifyHow to file a claim, and how long payment takesIs this settlement notice real, or a scam?

Summarised from public settlement documents; confirm terms on the official settlement website. ClaimWatch is not a law firm, and filing a claim is free.

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