Warner Music Group E-Commerce Data Breach Class Action Settlement
Warner Music Group Corp. agreed to pay $1.25 million to settle a class action lawsuit over a 2020 cybersecurity incident affecting e-commerce websites operated by or on behalf of its subsidiaries. U.S. residents who made payment card purchases on those websites between April 25, 2020 and August 5, 2020 can submit a claim for an estimated $50 payment, or an estimated $100 for California Subclass members.
Settlement fund
$1.25M
Common fund
Top payout
Est. $50 to $100
Estimated, $100 for California Subclass, pro rata
Claim deadline
Jan 22, 2027
79 days remaining
You may be owed money
Get claim instructions and more information directly from the official settlement website. Deadline: Jan 22, 2027.
Do you qualify?
You are a Class Member if ALL of the following apply:
- You are a natural person residing in the United States who made a payment card purchase on an e-commerce website operated by or on behalf of a Warner Music Group subsidiary between April 25, 2020 and August 5, 2020.
- If you were a California resident during that period and made such a purchase, you are also in the California Subclass and receive an additional share.
- Excluded: The Defendant, its parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, and employees; anyone who timely requests exclusion; individuals who already released these claims in another proceeding; and the assigned Judge, the Judge's staff, and immediate family.
Not sure if you qualify? Call the Settlement Administrator toll-free at 1-844-372-1010, email info@WMGDataSettlement.com, or get more information from the settlement website directly at WMGDataSettlement.com.
What happened
This lawsuit, In re Warner Music Group Data Breach, claims that payment card information of consumers who made purchases on e-commerce websites operated by or on behalf of Warner Music Group Corp.'s subsidiaries may have been accessed by unauthorized users during a 2020 cybersecurity incident affecting purchases made between April 25, 2020 and August 5, 2020. The case is pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Warner Music Group denies that it did anything wrong, and the Court has not decided who is right. The parties agreed to settle the case to avoid the costs, risks, and uncertainty of continued litigation.
How to file a claim
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1. Confirm you are eligible
You must be a U.S. resident who made a payment card purchase on an e-commerce website operated by or on behalf of a Warner Music Group subsidiary between April 25, 2020 and August 5, 2020.
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2. There's nothing to calculate
Each valid claim receives one share of the Net Settlement Fund, and California Subclass members receive two shares. Estimated payments are $50 for Settlement Class Members and $100 for California Subclass members, but actual amounts depend on the number of valid claims.
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3. Get the details from the settlement website
Get claim instructions and more information from the settlement website directly at WMGDataSettlement.com. Claims must be submitted online or postmarked by January 22, 2027. The mailing address is: Warner Music Data Breach Settlement, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 628, Baton Rouge, LA 70821.
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4. Receive your payment
Payments are issued only after the Court grants final approval at the January 29, 2027 Final Approval Hearing and any appeals are resolved, which can take months or longer.
Key dates
- Nov 23, 2026 Opt-out & objection deadline Soon
- Jan 22, 2027 Claim filing deadline Upcoming
- Jan 29, 2027 Final Fairness Hearing (10:00 a.m., Courtroom 705, 40 Centre Street, New York, NY) Upcoming
- TBD after final approval Payments issued to claimants Pending
The Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for January 29, 2027 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 705, 40 Centre Street, New York, NY 10007. Requests for exclusion and objections are due by November 23, 2026. The Court may move the hearing, so check WMGDataSettlement.com for updates.
Where the money is going
Warner Music Group agreed to pay $1,250,000 into a settlement fund. Notice and administration costs, service awards to the Representative Plaintiffs, and attorneys' fees and litigation expenses are paid from the fund first. The remaining Net Settlement Fund is divided among valid claims, with California Subclass members receiving two shares. The fee and service award amounts had not been posted when this page was prepared.
All deductions are subject to Court approval at the January 29, 2027 Final Approval Hearing. The $50 and $100 payment figures are estimates published by the Settlement Administrator and will change based on the number of valid claims.
Common questions
How much money will I receive?
Each valid claim receives a share of the Net Settlement Fund. The estimated payment is $50 for Settlement Class Members and $100 for California Subclass Members, who receive two shares. Actual amounts depend on the number of valid claims and Court-approved deductions.
Do I need to submit proof of purchase?
The settlement website does not state that receipts are required. Mailed claims may include supporting documentation. Get more information from the settlement website directly at WMGDataSettlement.com.
What if I didn’t receive a notice?
If you made a qualifying payment card purchase between April 25, 2020 and August 5, 2020 but did not receive a notice, get more information from the settlement website directly at WMGDataSettlement.com or call 1-844-372-1010.
Does staying in the class affect my right to sue later?
Yes. Unless you exclude yourself by November 23, 2026, you cannot sue, continue to sue, or be part of any other lawsuit against Warner Music Group or the Released Parties about the claims this Settlement resolves, whether or not you file a claim. The full terms are in the Releases section of the Settlement Agreement.
When will payments be sent out?
The Court will hold the Final Approval Hearing on January 29, 2027. Payments are made only after the Court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved. Check WMGDataSettlement.com for updates.
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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 Warner Music Group Corp., EisnerAmper (the Settlement Administrator), or Class Counsel Jean S. Martin of Aylstock Witkin Kreis & Overholtz PLC and Gayle M. Blatt of Casey Gerry Francavilla Blatt, LLP. The case is In re Warner Music Group Data Breach, Case No. 1:20-cv-07473-PGG, pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York before the Honorable Paul G. Gardephe. Class representatives are the Representative Plaintiffs named in the Settlement Agreement. Warner Music Group denies wrongdoing. This website is attorney advertising. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.