Pillsbury Winthrop Data Breach Class Action Settlement
Pillsbury Winthrop Data Breach Class Action Settlement
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP agreed to a $2,340,000 settlement over an April 2025 cyberattack that may have exposed names, Social Security numbers, medical information, and financial account information. People who were notified about the incident can claim reimbursement of up to $3,000 in documented losses and a pro rata cash payment, and all class members can enroll in one year of medical data monitoring. The claim deadline is December 7, 2026.
Settlement fund
$2.34M
Common settlement fund
Top payout
Up to $3,000
Documented losses, plus pro rata cash
Claim deadline
Dec 7, 2026
62 days remaining
You may be owed money
Filing is free and takes a few minutes. Deadline: Dec 7, 2026.
Do you qualify?
You are a Class Member if ALL of the following apply:
- You are a living individual residing in the United States who was provided notice that your Private Information may have been accessed in the Pillsbury Data Incident.
- Your notice includes the LoginID and PIN used to file a claim online.
- Excluded: Pillsbury's partners, directors, officers, and agents; governmental entities; the judge assigned to the case and the judge's immediate family.
- Excluded: Anyone who requests exclusion by the December 7, 2026 deadline.
Not sure if you qualify? Call the Settlement Administrator at (844) 496-1265, email info@PillsburyDataSettlement.com, write to Pillsbury Data Incident Settlement, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958, or visit PillsburyDataSettlement.com.
What happened
The lawsuit concerns an April 2025 cyberattack on systems at the law firm Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. According to the settlement website, the information that may have been accessed includes names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, other government-issued ID numbers, medical information, health insurance information, and financial account information. Plaintiffs allege that Pillsbury failed to adequately protect this information.
Pillsbury denies any wrongdoing, and the Court has not decided who is right. The parties agreed to settle to avoid the cost, risk, and delay of continued litigation. The $2,340,000 settlement fund pays settlement administration costs, court-approved attorneys' fees and costs, and service awards first, and the remaining funds go to class member benefits.
How to file a claim
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1. Confirm you are eligible
You qualify if you live in the United States and were provided notice that your Private Information may have been accessed in the Pillsbury Data Incident. If you are unsure, call the Settlement Administrator at (844) 496-1265.
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2. Choose your benefits
All class members can enroll in one year of CyEx Medical Shield Complete medical data monitoring, which includes $1 million in medical identity theft insurance; enrollment codes were sent by postcard and/or email. You can also claim reimbursement of up to $3,000 for documented out-of-pocket losses incurred from April 29, 2025 through December 7, 2026, such as identity theft or fraud losses, credit report and credit monitoring fees, and credit freeze costs, subject to a $1,500,000 aggregate cap. In addition, you can claim a Pro Rata Cash Payment from the remaining funds, divided equally among valid claimants, with no documentation required.
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3. File online or by mail
Submit your claim online at the official claim portal by December 7, 2026, or mail a paper Claim Form postmarked by that date to Pillsbury Data Incident Settlement, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958. The online form requires the LoginID and PIN printed on your notice. Documented loss claims require supporting documentation, such as receipts or bank statements. The Settlement Agreement and notice are posted at PillsburyDataSettlement.com.
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4. Receive your benefits
Payments are distributed after the Court grants final approval at the December 22, 2026 Final Approval Hearing and any appeals are resolved.
Key dates
- Dec 7, 2026 Opt-out & objection deadline Upcoming
- Dec 7, 2026 Claim filing deadline Upcoming
- Dec 22, 2026 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 December 22, 2026 at 8:45 a.m. ET in Room 16-150 of the Broward County Courthouse, 201 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, with a Zoom option listed on the settlement website. The Court will also consider Class Counsel's request for attorneys' fees, costs, and service awards, which are paid from the settlement fund. Opt-out requests must be postmarked, and objections filed with the Court, by December 7, 2026. The Court may move the hearing, so check PillsburyDataSettlement.com for updates before attending.
Where the money is going
Pillsbury will pay $2,340,000 into the settlement fund. The fund first pays settlement administration costs, court-approved attorneys' fees and costs, and service awards. The remainder pays for medical data monitoring, documented loss reimbursements, and pro rata cash payments to class members who submit valid claims. Because the cash payment is pro rata, the final amount per claimant depends on how many valid claims are filed.
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 payments are reduced pro rata if valid claims exceed the $1,500,000 aggregate cap, and the Pro Rata Cash Payment depends on the number of valid claims and the funds remaining after deductions.
Common questions
How much money will I receive?
You can claim reimbursement of up to $3,000 for documented out-of-pocket losses and a Pro Rata Cash Payment from the funds that remain after other benefits and deductions, divided equally among valid claimants. The settlement website does not publish an estimate for the cash payment, and no amount is guaranteed. All class members can also enroll in one year of medical data monitoring.
Do I need to submit proof of purchase?
Reimbursement of documented losses requires documentation, such as receipts or bank statements. The Pro Rata Cash Payment does not require documentation, but you still need to submit a valid Claim Form. The online form requires the LoginID and PIN from your notice.
What if I didn’t receive a notice?
The class is limited to people who were provided notice that their information may have been accessed in the Data Incident, and filing online requires the LoginID and PIN printed on that notice. If you think you should have received one, contact Simpluris at (844) 496-1265 or info@PillsburyDataSettlement.com before the December 7, 2026 deadline.
Does staying in the class affect my right to sue later?
If you stay in the settlement, you will not be able to be part of any other lawsuit against Pillsbury about the issues the settlement covers, whether or not you file a claim. To keep those rights, you must opt out with a request postmarked by December 7, 2026.
When will payments be sent out?
Payments are distributed after the Court grants final approval at the December 22, 2026 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 Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, Simpluris, Inc. (the Settlement Administrator), or Class Counsel Jeff Ostrow of Kopelowitz Ostrow P.A. and Mariya Weekes of Milberg PLLC. The case is Archer v. Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, Case No. CACE-26-011734, pending in the Circuit Court for Broward County, Florida before the assigned Circuit Judge. Class representatives are Allison Archer, Martin Chaveria-Hernandez, and Frederico Reyes. Pillsbury denies wrongdoing. This website is attorney advertising. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.