Urban One Data Breach Settlement: Up to $10,000 for Affected Class Members
Urban One Data Breach Class Action Settlement
Urban One, Inc. has agreed to a $675,000 class action settlement over a targeted cyberattack on its computer systems in March 2025 that may have exposed Class Members' private information. Class Members can claim up to $10,000 in reimbursement for documented out-of-pocket losses and lost time, or a no-proof pro rata Alternate Cash payment of up to $500, plus three years of CyEx Financial Shield Total credit monitoring with $1 million in fraud insurance. Claims are due by October 12, 2026.
Settlement fund
$675K
Common fund
Top payout
Up to $10,000
Documented losses, or $500 no-proof cash + 3 yrs credit monitoring
Claim deadline
Oct 12, 2026
88 days remaining
You may be owed money
Filing is free and takes a few minutes. Deadline: Oct 12, 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 whose Private Information was potentially compromised in the Data Incident discovered by Urban One in March 2025, including anyone who received a notice of the Data Incident.
- No proof is required for the Alternate Cash payment (up to $500) or the three years of credit monitoring; only the higher Documented Losses payment (up to $10,000) and the extended Lost Time hours require documentation.
- Excluded: The Judge in this case, and the Judge's family and staff.
- Excluded: Urban One, Inc. (the Defendant), and anyone who validly excludes themselves from the Settlement.
Not sure if you qualify? Call the Settlement Administrator toll-free 24/7 at (833) 360-6906, email info@UrbanOneDataIncident.com, or visit UrbanOneDataIncident.com.
What happened
A proposed class action, Gomian Konneh v. Urban One, Inc., alleges that a targeted cyberattack on Urban One's computer systems in March 2025 (the "Data Incident") allowed an unauthorized party to access files containing Private Information, meaning information that identifies an individual, or that combined with other information could be used to identify, locate, or contact someone.
Urban One denies it did anything wrong, and the Court has not decided who is right. The parties agreed to settle to avoid the cost, risk, and time of continued litigation. Urban One will establish a $675,000 non-reversionary common Settlement Fund, out of which the Court will approve attorneys' fees and costs, a Service Award for the Class Representative, and administration costs. The remainder funds three years of credit monitoring for every Class Member plus a cash payment: either reimbursement of documented out-of-pocket losses and lost time up to $10,000, or a no-proof pro rata Alternate Cash payment of up to $500.
How to file a claim
-
1. Confirm you are eligible
You qualify if your Private Information was potentially compromised in the March 2025 Urban One Data Incident, or you received a notice of the Data Incident from Urban One. Excluded individuals include Urban One itself and the presiding judge and their family and staff.
-
2. Pick your cash option, and enroll in credit monitoring
All Class Members can enroll in three years of CyEx Financial Shield Total credit monitoring with $1 million in fraud insurance, regardless of which cash option they choose. You can also choose one cash option: Option A, reimbursement of documented out-of-pocket losses (up to $10,000, for losses incurred between March 15, 2025 and August 31, 2026, with receipts or other proof) plus up to 15 hours of Lost Time at $25 per hour (the first four hours need only a brief description; the remaining 11 hours need supporting proof); or Option B, a one-time no-proof pro rata Alternate Cash payment of up to $500. You may only choose one cash option.
-
3. File online or by mail
Submit the Claim Form online at urbanonedataincident.com/form/claim by October 12, 2026, or mail a paper Claim Form (postmarked by October 12, 2026) to: Urban One Data Incident Settlement, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958.
-
4. Receive your benefits
Credit monitoring enrollment and cash payments are distributed after the Court grants final approval at the September 25, 2026 Final Approval Hearing and any appeals are resolved. The appeal process can take a year or more. No follow-up is required once your Claim Form is submitted.
Key dates
- Sep 12, 2026 Opt-out & objection deadline Upcoming
- Oct 12, 2026 Claim filing deadline Upcoming
- Sep 25, 2026 Final Fairness Hearing (10:00 a.m. ET, in person) Upcoming
- TBD after final approval Payments issued to claimants Pending
The Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for September 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time in Courtroom 2C of the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, 6500 Cherrywood Lane, Suite 255, Greenbelt, MD 20770. The Court may move the hearing, so check UrbanOneDataIncident.com for updates before traveling.
Where the money is going
This is a non-reversionary common fund. Court-approved attorneys' fees and costs (Class Counsel will request up to $223,727.50), a $5,000 Service Award for the Class Representative, and administration costs all come out of the $675,000 Settlement Fund first. The remainder funds three years of CyEx Financial Shield Total credit monitoring for all class members plus documented-loss and lost-time reimbursements or Alternate Cash payments.
All amounts listed above are pending and subject to final court approval at the September 25, 2026 Final Approval Hearing. The Court may award less than the amounts requested. If valid claims for Documented Losses, Lost Time, or the Alternate Cash payment exceed what remains of the $675,000 fund, payments will be reduced on a pro rata basis.
Common questions
How much money will I receive?
You can claim one of two cash options. Option A reimburses documented out-of-pocket losses up to $10,000 for losses incurred between March 15, 2025 and August 31, 2026, plus up to 15 hours of Lost Time at $25 per hour (max $375, which counts toward the $10,000 cap). Option B is a one-time no-proof Alternate Cash payment of up to $500, which may be reduced pro rata depending on how many people file. Every Class Member can also enroll in three years of CyEx Financial Shield Total credit monitoring with $1 million in fraud insurance, regardless of which cash option is chosen.
Do I need to submit proof of purchase?
For the Alternate Cash payment (up to $500) and for credit monitoring, no proof is required. For Documented Losses (up to $10,000), you need receipts, bank statements, or similar documentation showing the expense was caused by the Data Incident; your own notes alone are not enough. For the first four hours of Lost Time (up to $100), a brief description is enough; for the additional 11 hours (up to $275), you need supporting proof such as billing records or bank statements.
What if I didn’t receive a notice?
Urban One's records were used to identify Class Members. If you believe your Private Information was involved in the March 2025 Data Incident but did not receive a notice, contact the Settlement Administrator at (833) 360-6906 or info@UrbanOneDataIncident.com to confirm your Class Member status before the claim deadline.
Does staying in the class affect my right to sue later?
Yes. Unless you exclude yourself (opt out) by September 12, 2026, you will remain in the Settlement Class and give up the right to sue, continue to sue, or be part of another lawsuit against Urban One over the claims resolved by this Settlement. The full release is described in Section XII of the Settlement Agreement, available at UrbanOneDataIncident.com.
When will payments be sent out?
The Court will hold the Final Approval Hearing on September 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. If the Court grants final approval, credit monitoring enrollment and cash payments are distributed after final approval and after any appeals are resolved, which can take a year or more. No action is required after a valid Claim Form is submitted.
Dapeer Law, P.A.
Consumer class action attorneys based in South Florida. We track settlements so you don’t have to.
Similar open settlements
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 Urban One, Inc., Simpluris (the Settlement Administrator), or Class Counsel Brittany Resch of Strauss Borrelli PLLC. The case is Gomian Konneh v. Urban One, Inc., Case No. 8:25-cv-01460-PX, pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland before TBD - verify before publishing. Class representatives are Gomian Konneh. Urban One denies wrongdoing. This website is attorney advertising. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
