Hunley v. Pineland Community Service Board Data Breach Settlement
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This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was September 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
A cybersecurity incident involving Pineland Community Service Board occurred from November 2024 to January 2025, resulting in potentially unauthorized access to or acquisition of settlement class members' private information. The defendant denies any wrongdoing or liability, but has agreed to settle the lawsuits to avoid the risk, cost, and time of continuing litigation.
Do you qualify?
You are included in the Settlement Class if you are a living individual residing in the United States and it was determined by Pineland Community Service Board that your private information was potentially impacted in the data incident from November 2024 to January 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.
Cash Payment A – Documented Losses
Reimbursement for documented out-of-pocket losses resulting from the data incident, available to class members who can provide proof of losses.
Cash Payment B – Alternate Cash
An alternative cash payment available to class members who do not submit documented losses.
Who is in the class
You are included in the Settlement Class if you are a living individual residing in the United States and it was determined by the Defendant that your Private Information was potentially impacted in the Data Incident.
Quoted from the settlement notice.
How to file
Submit a timely and valid Claim Form by September 9, 2026. Class members can claim either documented losses (Cash Payment A) or an alternate cash payment (Cash Payment B), plus credit and medical/healthcare data monitoring. Proof of losses is required for Cash Payment A.
Common questions
- What is the claim deadline for the Hunley v. Pineland Community Service Board Data Breach Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was September 9, 2026. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the Hunley v. Pineland Community Service Board Data Breach 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 Hunley v. Pineland Community Service Board Data Breach Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Claims are filed at pinelandsettlement.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 Hunley v. Pineland Community Service Board 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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