Steel Warehouse Data Breach Class Action Settlement
People whose personal information was compromised in Steel Warehouse's January 2025 data incident can claim credit monitoring, up to $5,000 for documented losses, lost-time pay, or $40 cash. The claim deadline is December 1, 2026.
Settlement fund
Not disclosed
No total fund stated on the settlement website
Top payout
Up to $5,000
Losses up to $5,000 + lost time up to $60, or $40 cash
Claim deadline
Dec 1, 2026
20 days remaining
You may be owed money
Get claim instructions and more information directly from the official settlement website. Deadline: Dec 1, 2026.
Do you qualify?
You are a Class Member if ALL of the following apply:
- Individuals identified on the Class List whose personal identifying information may have been compromised in the Steel Warehouse Data Incident.
- Excluded: Steel Warehouse and its officers, directors, and related companies.
- Excluded: The Judge in this case, and the Judge's family and staff.
- Excluded: Anyone who perpetrated the Data Incident.
- Excluded: Anyone who validly excludes themselves from the Settlement.
Not sure if you qualify? Contact the Settlement Administrator (Simpluris) at (833) 421-7360, info@SteelWarehouseDataSettlement.com, Steel Warehouse Data Incident Settlement c/o Settlement Administrator P.O. Box 25226 Santa Ana, CA 92799, or visit steelwarehousedatasettlement.com.
What happened
In January 2025, a targeted cyberattack on Steel Warehouse's computer systems accessed files that may have contained names, Social Security numbers, addresses, driver's license and ID numbers, dates of birth, and credit/debit card numbers.
The defendant denies any wrongdoing. No court has decided who is right.
How to file a claim
1. Confirm you are eligible
Individuals identified on the Class List whose personal identifying information may have been compromised in the Steel Warehouse Data Incident.
2. Gather what you need
Out-of-pocket losses: documented proof such as bank statements or receipts showing how much you spent or lost because of the Data Incident (self-made notes alone are not enough). Lost time: briefly describe how you spent the time. Alternative $40 cash payment: no proof needed.
3. Choose your benefits
Out-of-Pocket Losses: Up to $5,000 (proof required). Lost Time: Up to $60 (up to 3 hours at $20/hour). Alternative Cash Payment: $40. Credit Monitoring Services: One year of CyEx Financial Shield Complete.
4. File online or by mail
Submit a Claim Form online using the LoginID and PIN on your Notice by December 1, 2026. Or download a Claim Form and mail it, with supporting documents, postmarked by December 1, 2026. Open the claim form.
Key dates
- Oct 2, 2026Opt-out & objection deadlinePassed
- Dec 1, 2026Claim filing deadlineUpcoming
- Oct 21, 2026Final Fairness Hearing (10:00 a.m., final approval granted Oct 21, 2026)Passed
- TBD after final approvalPayments issued to claimantsPending
Where the money is going
This is a claims-made settlement: Steel Warehouse pays every valid claim directly rather than paying into a fixed fund. Class members can enroll in one year of credit monitoring and claim either documented out-of-pocket losses and/or lost time, or a $40 alternative cash payment. Steel Warehouse separately pays the costs of notice and administration, attorneys' fees and costs of up to $182,500, and service awards of $2,250 per class representative, so these do not reduce class member payments.
The Court granted final approval on October 21, 2026. Fee and award amounts are maximums requested from the Court.
Common questions
How much can I get?
You can get back up to $5,000.00 for documented out-of-pocket losses, up to $60.00 for lost time (up to three hours at $20.00 per hour), or, instead of any other payment, a one-time $40.00 cash payment. All Class Members are also eligible to enroll in one year of credit monitoring.
Do I need proof to file a claim?
Out-of-pocket loss claims require proof, like bank statements or receipts; self-made notes alone are not enough. Lost time claims require a brief description of how you spent the time. The $40.00 alternative cash payment requires no proof or explanation.
What is the deadline to file a claim?
Online claims must be submitted by December 1, 2026. Mailed Claim Forms must be postmarked no later than December 1, 2026.
What if I did not receive a Notice or can't find my LoginID and PIN?
To file online you must log in with the LoginID and PIN found on the top of the Notice sent to you. If you cannot locate them, the site says to email info@SteelWarehouseDataSettlement.com and request your LoginID and PIN by providing your full name and mailing address. You may also download a Claim Form and submit it by U.S. mail.
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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 Steel Warehouse Company, LLC, Simpluris (the Settlement Administrator), or Class Counsel Lynn A. Toops and Amina A. Thomas of CohenMalad, LLP. The case is In re: Steel Warehouse Data Incident Litigation, Case No. 71D04-2508-CE-000011, pending in the Indiana Commercial Court in the St. Joseph County Superior Court before the assigned judge. Class representatives are Tim O’Toole and James Miller. Steel Warehouse denies wrongdoing. This website is attorney advertising. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
