Autobell Car Wash Data Breach Class Action Settlement
Autobell Car Wash Data Breach Class Action Settlement
Autobell Car Wash, LLC agreed to a claims-made settlement over a targeted cyberattack on its computer systems between April 1 and April 7, 2024 that exposed names and Social Security numbers. Anyone in the United States who was sent notice that their personal information was involved can claim two years of three-bureau credit monitoring plus either a $45 alternative cash payment or reimbursement of up to $5,000 in documented losses and time spent. The claim deadline is November 12, 2026.
Settlement structure
Claims-made
No fixed fund disclosed
Top payout
$45 or up to $5,000
Plus 2 years of credit monitoring
Claim deadline
Nov 12, 2026
57 days remaining
You may be owed money
Filing is free and takes a few minutes. Deadline: Nov 12, 2026.
Do you qualify?
You are a Class Member if ALL of the following apply:
- You are a natural person residing in the United States.
- You were provided notice that your personal information was involved in the April 2024 Autobell Data Incident.
- Every class member is eligible for 2 years of credit monitoring, and the $45 alternative cash payment requires no documentation.
- Excluded: Anyone who was not notified that their personal information was involved in the Data Incident.
- Excluded: Anyone who opts out of the settlement by the October 13, 2026 deadline.
Not sure if you qualify? Call the Settlement Administrator at 1-877-979-7115, email AutobellDataSettlement@rg2claims.com, or visit AutobellDataSettlement.com.
What happened
The lawsuit concerns a targeted cyberattack on Autobell's computer systems that occurred between April 1, 2024 and April 7, 2024. Certain files containing private information were accessed, and those files may have contained personal information including names and Social Security numbers. The class covers all natural persons residing in the United States who were provided notice that their personal information was involved in the incident, a group reported to number roughly 52,700 people.
Autobell denies that it did anything wrong, and the Court has not decided who is right. The parties agreed to settle to avoid the cost, risk, and delay of continued litigation. Beyond cash payments, the settlement provides two years of three-bureau credit monitoring with dark web scanning, medical identity monitoring, identity theft insurance with no deductible, and access to fraud resolution agents.
How to file a claim
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1. Confirm you are eligible
You qualify if you live in the United States and Autobell notified you that your personal information was involved in the April 2024 Data Incident. If you are unsure whether you were notified, call the Settlement Administrator at 1-877-979-7115.
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2. Choose your claim type
Every class member can claim 2 years of credit monitoring. On top of that, you choose one cash option. The Alternative Cash Payment is a flat $45 and requires no documentation. Documented Unreimbursed Losses reimburses actual out-of-pocket costs up to $5,000, and you can add up to 4 hours of time spent at $25 per hour within that same $5,000 cap. You cannot claim both the $45 payment and documented losses.
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3. File online or by mail
Submit the Claim Form online at autobelldatasettlement.com by November 12, 2026, or download a paper Claim Form and mail it to: Autobell Data Incident Settlement, c/o RG/2 Claims Administration LLC, P.O. Box 59479, Philadelphia, PA 19102-9479. Documented loss claims need third-party documentation such as receipts, and time-spent claims need a sworn statement. Notice documents, the Settlement Agreement, and court filings are posted at AutobellDataSettlement.com.
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4. Receive your benefits
Cash payments and credit monitoring activation codes are issued after the Court grants final approval at the November 9, 2026 Fairness Hearing and any appeals are resolved. No follow-up is required once your claim is submitted.
Key dates
- Oct 13, 2026 Opt-out & objection deadline Soon
- Nov 12, 2026 Claim filing deadline Upcoming
- Nov 9, 2026 Final Fairness Hearing (in person, time not published) Upcoming
- TBD after final approval Payments issued to claimants Pending
The Fairness Hearing is scheduled for November 9, 2026 at 832 East Fourth St., Charlotte, NC 28202. The Court will also consider Class Counsel's request for attorneys' fees and costs of up to $350,000 and $2,500 for each of the two Class Representatives. The Court may move the hearing, so check AutobellDataSettlement.com for updates before traveling.
Where the money is going
This is a claims-made settlement rather than a fixed common fund. Autobell pays approved claims, credit monitoring, notice and administration costs, attorneys' fees, and service awards, and no total settlement amount is disclosed in the class notice.
All amounts listed above are pending and subject to final court approval at the Fairness Hearing. The Court may award less than the amounts requested. The class notice does not disclose a total settlement fund.
Common questions
How much money will I receive?
Every class member can claim 2 years of three-bureau credit monitoring. For cash, you pick one option: a flat $45 Alternative Cash Payment with no documentation required, or reimbursement of up to $5,000 for documented unreimbursed losses, which can include up to 4 hours of time spent at $25 per hour within that same $5,000 cap. You cannot claim both.
Do I need to submit proof of purchase?
It depends on which option you choose. The $45 Alternative Cash Payment requires no documentation. Documented Unreimbursed Losses requires third-party documentation such as receipts or statements, and self-prepared documents alone are not sufficient. Time spent requires a sworn statement, signed under penalty of perjury, describing how the time related to the Data Incident.
What if I didn’t receive a notice?
The class is defined as people who were provided notice that their information was involved, so notice matters here. If you believe you were affected but did not receive a notice, or your address changed, contact RG/2 Claims Administration at 1-877-979-7115 or AutobellDataSettlement@rg2claims.com before the November 12, 2026 deadline.
Does staying in the class affect my right to sue later?
If you stay in the settlement, you give up the right to sue, continue to sue, or be part of any other lawsuit against Autobell over the legal claims resolved by this settlement, whether or not you file a claim. To keep those rights, you must opt out by October 13, 2026.
When will payments be sent out?
Benefits are distributed after the Court grants final approval at the November 9, 2026 Fairness Hearing and after any appeals are resolved. An appeal can add a year or more to that timeline.
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This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Dapeer Law, P.A. is not the administrator of this settlement and is not affiliated with Autobell Car Wash, LLC, RG/2 Claims Administration LLC (the Settlement Administrator), or Class Counsel Mariya Weekes of Milberg PLLC and Jessica A. Wilkes of Federman & Sherwood. The case is Pauken v. Autobell Car Wash, LLC, File No. 26CV006404-590, pending in the Superior Court of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina before TBD - verify before publishing. Class representatives are Reece Pauken and Jamal Joe. Autobell denies wrongdoing. This website is attorney advertising. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.