Benworth Capital Data Breach Class Action Settlement
Benworth Capital Data Breach Class Action Settlement
Benworth Capital Partners LLC agreed to settle a class action over a data incident that occurred on or about May 18, 2025, in which names, addresses, Social Security numbers, telephone numbers, and loan account information may have been impacted. Living U.S. residents who received notice that their information was affected can claim reimbursement of up to $5,000 in documented losses or an alternative cash payment of $50. All class members also automatically receive one year of free credit monitoring. The claim deadline is December 21, 2026.
Settlement fund
Claims-made
No fixed fund amount disclosed
Top payout
Up to $5,000
Documented losses, or $50 cash
Claim deadline
Dec 21, 2026
84 days remaining
You may be owed money
Filing is free and takes a few minutes. Deadline: Dec 21, 2026.
Do you qualify?
You are a Class Member if ALL of the following apply:
- You are a living resident of the United States.
- You received notice from Benworth that your Private Information may have been impacted in the Data Incident of on or about May 18, 2025.
- The $50 alternative cash payment requires no documentation, and one year of credit monitoring is provided automatically.
- Excluded: Benworth's directors, officers, and agents; governmental entities; the assigned judge, the judge's immediate family, and court staff; and anyone who opts out by December 4, 2026.
Not sure if you qualify? Call the Settlement Administrator at (833) 360-6904, email info@BenworthDataSettlement.com, or visit BenworthDataSettlement.com.
What happened
The lawsuit concerns a data incident at Benworth Capital Partners LLC that occurred on or about May 18, 2025. According to the settlement website, the information involved may include names, addresses, Social Security numbers, telephone numbers, and loan account information. The Settlement Class includes living U.S. residents who received notice from Benworth that their Private Information may have been impacted.
Benworth 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. Class members can choose between reimbursement of documented losses or an alternative cash payment, and every class member automatically receives one year of credit monitoring.
How to file a claim
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1. Confirm you are eligible
You qualify if you are a living U.S. resident and you received notice from Benworth that your Private Information may have been impacted in the Data Incident of on or about May 18, 2025. If you are unsure, call the Settlement Administrator at (833) 360-6904.
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2. Choose your benefits
Choose one cash option. Option 1 reimburses up to $5,000 in reasonable documented losses fairly traceable to the Data Incident, such as unreimbursed losses supported by receipts, correspondence, or telephone records. Option 2 is an alternative cash payment of $50 with no documentation required. Separately, every class member automatically receives one year of free credit monitoring, and the activation code is printed on your Settlement Notice.
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3. File online or by mail
Submit the Claim Form online at BenworthDataSettlement.com by December 21, 2026. The online form asks for the LoginID and PIN printed on your Settlement Notice. You can also download a paper Claim Form and mail it, postmarked by December 21, 2026, to Benworth Settlement, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799.
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4. Receive your payment
Payments are issued after the Court grants final approval at the January 5, 2027 Final Approval Hearing and any appeals are resolved. No follow-up is required once your claim is submitted.
Key dates
- Dec 4, 2026 Opt-out & objection deadline Upcoming
- Dec 21, 2026 Claim filing deadline Upcoming
- Jan 5, 2027 Final Fairness Hearing (8:45 a.m. ET) Upcoming
- TBD after final approval Payments issued to claimants Pending
The Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for January 5, 2027 at 8:45 a.m. ET before the Honorable Martin J. Bidwell, 201 SE 6th Street, Courtroom WW16175, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, with remote access by Zoom (Meeting ID 232 523 414). The Court will also consider Class Counsel's request for up to $750,000 in attorneys' fees and costs and service awards of up to $2,000 per Class Representative. Opt-outs and objections are due December 4, 2026, and claims are due December 21, 2026. The Court may move the hearing, so check BenworthDataSettlement.com for updates before traveling.
Where the money is going
The settlement website does not state a fixed settlement fund amount. Benefits are paid per valid claim: reimbursement of documented losses up to $5,000 or an alternative $50 cash payment, plus one year of credit monitoring for all class members. Class Counsel will ask the Court for attorneys' fees and costs and service awards, subject to court approval.
All amounts listed above are pending and subject to final court approval at the Final Approval Hearing. The Court may award less than the amounts requested. Documented loss reimbursements require supporting documentation and are subject to review by the Settlement Administrator.
Common questions
How much money will I receive?
You can choose reimbursement of up to $5,000 for reasonable documented losses fairly traceable to the Data Incident, or an alternative cash payment of $50 with no documentation. All class members also automatically receive one year of free credit monitoring.
Do I need to submit proof of purchase?
Not for the $50 alternative cash payment. Reimbursement of documented losses, up to $5,000, requires reasonable documentation such as receipts, correspondence, or telephone records showing unreimbursed losses incurred after the Data Incident that were more likely than not caused by it.
What if I didn’t receive a notice?
The Settlement Class is limited to people who received notice from Benworth that their information may have been impacted. The online Claim Form asks for the LoginID and PIN printed on your Settlement Notice. If you cannot find your notice, contact the Settlement Administrator at (833) 360-6904 or info@BenworthDataSettlement.com before the December 21, 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 Benworth and the other Released Parties over the Released Claims in this lawsuit, whether or not you file a claim. To keep those rights, you must opt out by mail, postmarked by December 4, 2026.
When will payments be sent out?
Payments come after the Court grants final approval at the January 5, 2027 Final Approval 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 Benworth Capital Partners LLC, Simpluris (the Settlement Administrator), or Class Counsel Jeff Ostrow of Kopelowitz Ostrow P.A. and Mariya Weekes of Milberg PLLC. The case is Arreola v. Benworth Capital Partners LLC, Case No. CACE-26-012064, pending in the Circuit Court for Broward County, Florida before the Honorable Martin J. Bidwell. Class representatives are Amanda Arreola. Benworth denies wrongdoing. This website is attorney advertising. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.