Phil Smith Data Settlement
Up to $5,000
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This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was April 27, 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
Phil Smith Management, Inc. experienced a security incident discovered on February 8, 2025, where unauthorized parties accessed sensitive personal information including names, driver's license numbers, state identification numbers, and Social Security numbers. The defendant denies any wrongdoing.
Do you qualify?
Anyone who was mailed written notification that their personal information was potentially compromised as a result of the security incident discovered by the defendant in February 2025.
What you can claim
Read from the official settlement notice. Confirm the terms that apply to you on the administrator's site before filing.
Documented out-of-pocket expenses reimbursement
$5,000 eachClass members can receive reimbursement for documented out-of-pocket expenses up to $5,000 resulting from the security incident.
Alternative cash payment
Class members can receive an alternative cash payment in lieu of documented out-of-pocket expenses reimbursement.
Credit monitoring
Class members receive three years of credit monitoring services as a benefit from the settlement.
Who is in the class
All persons who were mailed written notification that indicated their Personal Information was potentially compromised as a result of the Security Incident discovered by Defendant in February 2025.
Quoted from the settlement notice.
How to file
Submit a Valid Claim Form online by April 27, 2026, or if mailed, postmarked no later than April 27, 2026. Claimants can receive up to $5,000 for documented out-of-pocket expenses or an alternative cash payment, plus three years of credit monitoring.
Common questions
- How much does the Phil Smith Data Settlement pay?
- Estimated payout: Up to $5,000. 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 Phil Smith Data Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was April 27, 2026. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the Phil Smith 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 Phil Smith Data Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Claims are filed at philsmithdatasettlement.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 Phil Smith 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 April 29, 2026; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
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