Comcast Data Breach Settlement: Claim $50 or Up to $10K

Apr 16

Data Breach Telecommunications Identity Theft Class Action Settlement Updated Apr 2026 · $117.5M fund · ~$50 flat cash with no proof

Comcast Data Breach Class Action Settlement

Comcast Cable Communications, LLC and Comcast Corporation agreed to a $117.5 million settlement to resolve a class action arising from an October 2023 data breach that exposed customers' personal information. Class members can file for a flat cash payment of approximately $50 with no documentation required, or claim up to $10,000 for documented out-of-pocket losses and lost time. All class members also receive three years of free CyEx Financial Shield identity monitoring.

Settlement fund

$117.5M

Pro rata, common fund

Flat cash (no proof)

~$50

Alternative Cash Payment, subject to pro rata adjustment

Claim deadline

Closed

Aug 14, 2026

This settlement is closed

Get notified

Do you qualify?

You may qualify if ALL of the following apply:

You were sent a notice of the Comcast Data Breach on or around December 18, 2023
You reside in the United States or its territories
You submit a valid Claim Form online or by mail by August 14, 2026 (identity monitoring is automatic and requires no claim form)
Excluded: Comcast and its officers, directors, employees, successors, and subsidiaries; the Judge and judicial staff; individuals who timely opt out; and individuals who filed or provided notice of arbitration claims against Comcast related to the Data Breach before preliminary approval.

Unsure whether you are a class member? Visit comcastbreachsettlement.com, call (833) 319-2401, or use the ID Look Up Form.

What happened

Between October 16 and October 19, 2023, a third-party criminal cyberattack targeted Comcast's systems and gained unauthorized access to customers' personal information. Comcast publicly disclosed the breach on December 18, 2023 and sent individual notices to affected customers. A class action was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (Hasson v. Comcast Cable Communications, LLC, Case No. 2:23-cv-05039-JMY), alleging that Comcast failed to properly protect personal information, had inadequate data security, violated the federal Cable Act, and violated certain state consumer statutes.

Comcast denies any wrongdoing or that it violated any law. To avoid the costs and risks of trial, the parties agreed to a $117.5 million settlement fund. Class members may claim a flat Alternative Cash Payment of approximately $50 with no proof required, or file for reimbursement of documented out-of-pocket losses and lost time up to a combined cap of $10,000. All class members also automatically receive three years of CyEx Financial Shield identity monitoring with $1 million in identity theft insurance.

Data breach October 2023 cyberattack Cable Act Identity monitoring Comcast / Xfinity

How to file a claim

1

Confirm you received a breach notice

Class members were sent individual notification of the Data Breach on or around December 18, 2023. If you are not sure you qualify, use the ID Look Up Form on the settlement website, or call (833) 319-2401.
2

Choose your benefit

Option A: file for the Alternative Cash Payment of approximately $50 (no documentation required, subject to pro rata adjustment). Option B: file for reimbursement of documented out-of-pocket losses and up to 5 hours of lost time at $30 per hour, subject to a combined cap of $10,000. You receive the greater of your approved Option B claim or the Alternative Cash Payment. All class members also automatically receive three years of CyEx Financial Shield identity monitoring (no claim form needed).
3

File online or by mail

Fastest option: submit your claim online at comcastbreachsettlement.com. To file by mail: download the Claim Form from the settlement site and mail it with supporting documentation to Hasson v. Comcast Cable Communications LLC, c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, P.O. Box 5324, New York, NY 10150-5324. Paper claims must be postmarked by August 14, 2026.

For general information, notice documents, and FAQs, visit the official settlement website: comcastbreachsettlement.com.
4

Receive your benefits

Identity monitoring enrollment codes were included in your breach notification. To pre-enroll, visit app.financialshield.com/enrollment/activate/comcastfs. Cash payments will be issued after the July 7, 2026 final approval hearing and any appeals are resolved.

Key dates

Jun 1, 2026 Opt-out / exclusion and objection deadline Upcoming
Jul 7, 2026 Final approval hearing (10:00 a.m. ET, Philadelphia, PA) Upcoming
Aug 14, 2026 Claim filing deadline Upcoming
Payments issued after final approval and any appeals TBD

Final approval hearing will be held at James A. Byrne U.S. Courthouse, 601 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Date and time may change; check comcastbreachsettlement.com for updates. Payments follow after final approval and any appeals.

Where the money goes

Total settlement fund $117,500,000

Less: Attorneys' fees (up to 1/3 of the fund) - up to ~$39.2M

Less: Litigation expenses To be set by Court

Less: Service awards ($5,000 × 11 class representatives) - up to $55,000

Less: Identity Defense Services and notice/admin costs To be set by Court

Available for class members (Net Settlement Fund) Remaining balance, pro rata

If total valid claims exceed the Net Settlement Fund, all payments (including the Alternative Cash Payment) will be adjusted downward on a pro rata basis. If total claims are less than the Net Settlement Fund, payments may be adjusted upward.

All amounts listed above are pending and subject to final court approval at the fairness hearing.

Common questions

What benefits can I claim?

You have two options. Option A: file for the Alternative Cash Payment of approximately $50 with no documentation required (subject to pro rata adjustment). Option B: file for reimbursement of documented out-of-pocket losses and up to 5 hours of lost time at $30 per hour ($150 max), subject to a combined cap of $10,000. You will receive the greater of your approved Option B amount or the Alternative Cash Payment. All class members also automatically receive three years of CyEx Financial Shield Complete identity monitoring with $1 million in identity theft insurance, regardless of whether they file a claim.

What documentation do I need?

The Alternative Cash Payment requires no documentation. Out-of-pocket loss claims require "Reasonable Documentation" such as credit card statements, bank statements, invoices, telephone records, or receipts. Self-prepared documents like handwritten receipts are by themselves insufficient but may support other documentation. Lost time claims require a self-certified attestation explaining how you spent the time and how it was related to the Data Breach.

What if I am not sure whether I was affected?

You can use the ID Look Up Form on comcastbreachsettlement.com to check whether Comcast's records identify you as a class member. You can also call the Settlement Administrator at (833) 319-2401 or write to Hasson v. Comcast Cable Communications LLC, c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, P.O. Box 5324, New York, NY 10150-5324.

Does staying in the class affect my right to sue Comcast later?

Yes. By remaining in the Settlement Class (whether you file a claim or do nothing), you release your claims against Comcast and other Released Parties related to the Data Breach. To preserve your right to sue, you must mail or submit online a Request for Exclusion by June 1, 2026 to the Settlement Administrator at P.O. Box 5324, New York, NY 10150-5324. Online opt-outs must be verified by the deadline using a link sent to your email.

When will payments be sent out?

The Court is scheduled to hold a Final Approval Hearing on July 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET in Philadelphia. Payments will be issued after the Settlement is approved and any appeals are resolved. Identity monitoring enrollment codes were included in the breach notification sent to class members. Check comcastbreachsettlement.com for updates on timing.

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A note on our role

Dapeer Law, P.A. did not act as lead counsel or otherwise participate in litigating the above class action and provides this information to remind class members of the deadline to submit a claim for a share of the settlement.

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 Comcast Cable Communications, LLC, Comcast Corporation, or Kroll Settlement Administration LLC (the Settlement Administrator). For official information, visit comcastbreachsettlement.com or call (833) 319-2401. Co-Lead Class Counsel are Gary F. Lynch of Lynch Carpenter LLP and Norman E. Siegel of Stueve Siegel Hanson LLP. Co-Liaison Counsel are James A. Francis of Francis Mailman Soumilas, P.C. and Charles E. Schaffer of Levin Sedran & Berman LLP. This website is attorney advertising. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.