Nucor Data Settlement
$0–$7,500
This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was June 9, 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
Nucor Corporation experienced a cybersecurity incident discovered around May 13, 2025, in which an unauthorized third party accessed and acquired certain data from Nucor's information technology systems between May 3 and May 13, 2025. The accessed data contained personal information of affected individuals. Nucor denies wrongdoing and liability.
Do you qualify?
Anyone who received notice from Nucor around June 2025 related to the Data Incident and whose personal information was impacted. Excluded are officers and directors of Nucor and the judges presiding over the case and their families and staff.
How to file
Submit a valid claim form to the Settlement Administrator by June 9, 2026, with supporting documentation (such as receipts for out-of-pocket expenses or a written description for lost time claims). Documentation must be fairly traceable to the Data Incident. You can also enroll in free credit monitoring without claiming monetary benefits.
Common questions
- How much does the Nucor Data Settlement pay?
- Estimated payout: $0–$7,500. 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 Nucor Data Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was June 9, 2026. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the Nucor Data 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 Nucor Data Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Claims are filed at nucor-datasettlement.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 Nucor Data 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 6, 2026; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
In the news
- Steelmaker Nucor restores operations, confirms limited data breachYahoo Entertainment · June 23, 2025
- American steel giant Nucor confirms data breach in May attackSecurityaffairs.com · June 23, 2025
- Federman & Sherwood Investigates Nucor Corporation for Data BreachMarketscreener.com · July 7, 2023
- JSW Steel sues 3 largest steel-makers in US for #39;conspiracy to cause direct harm#39;Moneycontrol · June 10, 2021
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