Warner Music Group Data Breach Settlement
$50–$100
Verified November 15, 2026 against wmgdatasettlement.comAdministrator: EisnerAmperFound via classaction.orgHow ClaimWatch verifies cases
Where this case stands
Accepting claims until January 22, 2027
The final approval hearing is set for January 29, 2027. Payments cannot go out before the court approves the settlement there.
Pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (No. 1:20-cv-07473-PGG).
- November 23, 2026 · upcomingOpt-out and objection deadline
Last day to exclude yourself from the settlement or object to its terms.
- January 22, 2027 · upcomingClaim deadline
Claims had to be submitted by this date.
- January 29, 2027 · upcomingFinal approval hearing
The court hears any objections and decides whether to approve the settlement.
What happened
A cyberattack affected websites operated by or on behalf of Warner Music Group subsidiaries, during which unauthorized users may have gained access to consumer payment card information used for purchases between April 25, 2020 and August 5, 2020. The plaintiffs alleged the incident exposed that payment information to unauthorized third parties. Warner Music Group denies all claims and wrongdoing, and the settlement is not an admission of liability.
Do you qualify?
You are included if you are a natural person who lived in the United States and used a payment card to make a purchase on an e-commerce website operated by or for Warner Music Group subsidiaries between April 25, 2020 and August 5, 2020. California residents who made such purchases are part of the California Subclass and may receive a higher estimated payment.
What the settlement pays
Estimated weighted pro rata cash payment is $50 for Settlement Class Members and $100 for California Subclass Members.
Paid from a $1.3M settlement fund. Individual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed.
How to file
The only way to receive a payment is to submit a valid and timely Claim Form. The fastest way is online, and the claim deadline is January 22, 2027.
Common questions
- How much does the Warner Music Group Data Breach Settlement pay?
- Estimated payout: $50–$100. The settlement fund is $1.3M.Why settlement checks are smaller than the headline number →
- What is the claim deadline for the Warner Music Group Data Breach Settlement?
- January 22, 2027. Claims are filed free at wmgdatasettlement.com.How to file a claim, and how long payment takes →
- What is the status of the Warner Music Group Data Breach Settlement?
- Accepting claims until January 22, 2027. The final approval hearing is set for January 29, 2027. Payments cannot go out before the court approves the settlement there.
- How long until I get paid from the Warner Music Group Data Breach Settlement?
- Not before the final approval hearing on January 29, 2027; payments usually follow within three to twelve months of approval.How to file a claim, and how long payment takes →
- Is the Warner Music Group Data Breach Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- EisnerAmper is the court-appointed administrator. Claims are filed only at wmgdatasettlement.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 Warner Music Group Corp. separately over these claims. To keep that right, opt out by November 23, 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.