Red Coats Data Breach Class Action Settlement
Red Coats Data Breach Class Action Settlement
Red Coats, Inc. agreed to a claims-made settlement over a May 2025 cyberattack in which files containing names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and driver's license numbers were allegedly accessed. People who were sent written notice of the data incident can claim reimbursement of up to $2,000 in ordinary losses, up to $3,000 in extraordinary losses, up to $100 for attested lost time, and one year of credit monitoring. The claim deadline is January 7, 2027.
Settlement fund
Claims-made
Benefits paid per valid claim; fees paid separately
Top payout
Up to $3,000
Extraordinary losses; up to $2,000 ordinary losses
Claim deadline
Jan 7, 2027
86 days remaining
You may be owed money
Filing is free and takes a few minutes. Deadline: Jan 7, 2027.
Do you qualify?
You are a Class Member if ALL of the following apply:
- You were sent written notification of the May 2025 Red Coats Data Incident.
- No proof needed for credit monitoring or for attested lost time (a brief description of the time spent is required).
- Reimbursement for out-of-pocket or identity theft losses requires supporting documentation; personal declarations alone do not count.
- Excluded: Anyone who requests exclusion by the December 8, 2026 deadline.
- Excluded: The judge assigned to evaluate the settlement, and anyone found guilty of, or pleading nolo contendere to, criminal charges for causing the Data Incident.
Not sure if you qualify? Call the Settlement Administrator at (833) 360-6781, email info@RedCoatsSettlement.com, write to Red Coats Data Incident Settlement, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958, or visit RedCoatsSettlement.com.
What happened
The lawsuit concerns a targeted cyberattack on Red Coats, Inc.'s systems in May 2025. According to the settlement website, files accessed in the incident contained names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and driver's license numbers. Plaintiffs allege Red Coats failed to adequately protect this information.
Red Coats has not admitted wrongdoing, and the Court has not decided who is right. Both sides agreed to settle to avoid the cost and risk of a trial. Settlement benefits are paid per valid claim, and Class Counsel's requested attorneys' fees, costs, and service awards are paid by Red Coats separately.
How to file a claim
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1. Confirm you are eligible
You qualify if you were sent written notification of the May 2025 Red Coats Data Incident. Notices were mailed around October 9, 2026. If you are unsure, call the Settlement Administrator at (833) 360-6781.
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2. Choose your benefits
You can claim reimbursement of up to $2,000 for documented ordinary out-of-pocket losses incurred from May 26, 2025 to January 7, 2027; up to $3,000 for documented extraordinary losses from identity theft or fraud that were more likely than not caused by the Data Incident; up to four hours of attested lost time at $25 per hour (up to $100); and one year of CyEx Financial Shield Complete credit monitoring with $1 million in financial fraud insurance.
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3. File online or by mail
Submit your claim online at the official claim portal by January 7, 2027, or mail a paper Claim Form postmarked by that date to Red Coats Data Incident Settlement, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958. If the online form asks for login information from your notice and you do not have it, email info@RedCoatsSettlement.com or call (833) 360-6781 with your full name and mailing address. Loss claims require supporting documentation. The notice and claim form are posted at RedCoatsSettlement.com.
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4. Receive your benefits
Payments will be distributed only after the Court grants final approval at the January 4, 2027 Final Approval Hearing and any appeals are resolved. It is not known whether appeals will be filed or how long they would take.
Key dates
- Dec 8, 2026 Opt-out & objection deadline Upcoming
- Jan 7, 2027 Claim filing deadline Upcoming
- Jan 4, 2027 Final Fairness Hearing (10:00 a.m. ET) Upcoming
- TBD after final approval Payments issued to claimants Pending
The Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for January 4, 2027 at 10:00 a.m. ET at the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, 50 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850. Opt-out requests must be mailed, and objections filed with the Clerk of Court, by December 8, 2026. The Court may move the hearing, so check RedCoatsSettlement.com for updates before traveling.
Where the money is going
This is a claims-made settlement with no fixed common fund stated on the settlement website. Red Coats pays benefits to class members who submit valid claims, and it pays Class Counsel's attorneys' fees and costs and the service awards separately, so those amounts do not reduce class member benefits.
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. Reimbursements are paid only for valid, documented claims within the stated caps.
Common questions
How much money will I receive?
It depends on your losses. You can claim up to $2,000 for documented ordinary losses, up to $3,000 for documented extraordinary losses from identity theft or fraud, up to $100 for attested lost time, and one year of credit monitoring. These are caps, not guaranteed amounts.
Do I need to submit proof of purchase?
Loss reimbursement requires supporting documentation, and personal declarations alone do not count. Attested lost time requires only a brief description of the time spent, and credit monitoring requires no proof.
What if I didn’t receive a notice?
The class includes all persons who were sent written notification of the Data Incident. If you believe you received a Red Coats data incident letter but did not get a settlement notice, call (833) 360-6781 or email info@RedCoatsSettlement.com before the January 7, 2027 deadline.
Does staying in the class affect my right to sue later?
If you stay in the settlement, you cannot sue Red Coats separately over the claims released in the settlement, whether or not you file a claim. To keep those rights, you must mail an opt-out request by December 8, 2026.
When will payments be sent out?
Payments go out only after the Court grants final approval at the January 4, 2027 Final Approval Hearing and 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 Red Coats, Inc., Simpluris, Inc. (the Settlement Administrator), or Class Counsel Gary M. Klinger of Milberg PLLC, attorneys of Kopelowitz Ostrow P.A., and attorneys of Cole & Van Note. The case is Rush et al. v. Red Coats, Inc., Case No. C-15-CV-26-001098, pending in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, Maryland. Class representatives are Chloris Smith and Jermaine Jackson, Jr.. Red Coats denies wrongdoing. This website is attorney advertising. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.