The Merchant of Tennis Data Breach Settlement
Automatic cash payment for most class members; Non-Employees and claims for out-of-pocket losses/credit monitoring require a Claim Form.
Verified November 15, 2026 against usmsettlement.comFound via classaction.orgHow ClaimWatch verifies cases
Where this case stands
Accepting claims until January 27, 2027
The final approval hearing is set for March 30, 2027. Payments cannot go out before the court approves the settlement there.
Pending in the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, California (No. 24STCV09656).
- December 28, 2026 · upcomingOpt-out and objection deadline
Last day to exclude yourself from the settlement or object to its terms.
- January 27, 2027 · upcomingClaim deadline
Claims had to be submitted by this date.
- March 30, 2027 · upcomingFinal approval hearing
The court hears any objections and decides whether to approve the settlement.
What happened
The Merchant of Tennis experienced a targeted cyberattack in February 2024 in which files containing private information may have been accessed. Those files may have included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and/or driver’s license numbers. The defendants deny wrongdoing, but agreed to settle to avoid the costs and risks of litigation.
Do you qualify?
You are a Settlement Class Member if your private information was compromised in the February 2024 cybersecurity incident, according to The Merchant of Tennis records, including people who received a postcard. Non-employees who provided trucking or delivery services for The Merchant of Tennis at or before the time of the incident may also qualify.
What the settlement pays
Automatic cash payment for most class members; Non-Employees and claims for out-of-pocket losses/credit monitoring require a Claim Form.
How to file
Most Settlement Class Members automatically receive a cash payment without submitting a Claim Form. Non-Employees must submit a valid Claim Form online or by mail by January 27, 2027 to receive benefits. Class members disputing residency or claiming out-of-pocket losses and/or credit monitoring must also submit a Claim Form by January 27, 2027.
Common questions
- How much does the The Merchant of Tennis Data Breach Settlement pay?
- Estimated payout: Automatic cash payment for most class members; Non-Employees and claims for out-of-pocket losses/credit monitoring require a Claim Form..Why settlement checks are smaller than the headline number →
- What is the claim deadline for the The Merchant of Tennis Data Breach Settlement?
- January 27, 2027. Claims are filed free at usmsettlement.com.How to file a claim, and how long payment takes →
- Do I need proof of purchase for the The Merchant of Tennis Data Breach Settlement?
- No. Claims can be filed without a receipt.
- What is the status of the The Merchant of Tennis Data Breach Settlement?
- Accepting claims until January 27, 2027. The final approval hearing is set for March 30, 2027. Payments cannot go out before the court approves the settlement there.
- How long until I get paid from the The Merchant of Tennis Data Breach Settlement?
- Not before the final approval hearing on March 30, 2027; payments usually follow within three to twelve months of approval.How to file a claim, and how long payment takes →
- Is the The Merchant of Tennis Data Breach Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Claims are filed only at usmsettlement.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 The Merchant of Tennis, Inc.; U.S. Merchants Financial Group, Inc.; U.S. Optical Merchants, Inc. separately over these claims. To keep that right, opt out by December 28, 2026.Opting out, objecting, or doing nothing →
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.