Chimienti & Associates Data Breach Class Action Settlement

Individuals residing in the United States whose private information the March 2024 Chimienti & Associates data breach compromised may qualify to submit a claim up for to $5,000 from a class action settlement.

Chimienti & Associates agreed to pay $650,000 to settle a class action alleging it experienced a targeted cyberattack in March 2024. The complaint alleges the company failed to adequately protect personal information, which may have included names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, state-issued identification, financial account information and health information.

Who can file a claim for a data breach payout?

Class members are individuals residing in the United States whose private information the March 2024 Chimienti & Associates data breach impacted.

How much are settlement payments?

Class members have the following benefit options:

• Cash payment A - Documented losses: Class members can claim up to $5,000 for documented out-of-pocket losses that occurred between March 22, 2024, and Dec. 28, 2026, and are traceable to the data breach. Eligible expenses include monetary losses from identity theft or fraud, fees for credit reports, costs for credit monitoring or freezing/unfreezing credit, and postage to contact financial institutions.
• Cash payment B - Alternate cash payment: Class members who do not submit a documented losses claim can submit a claim to receive a one-time cash payment of up to $100. The settlement administrator will determine the final payment amount by the total number of claims filed.
• Credit monitoring: All class members can elect to receive two free years of CyEx Financial Shield Complete, which includes monitoring for fraud or identity theft, unauthorized financial transactions and high-risk transactions and access to a fraud resolution agent if needed.

How to claim a class action rebate

To receive a payment settlement payment, class members can file a claim online or print and complete the PDF claim form and mail it to the settlement administrator.

Settlement administrator's mailing address: Chimienti Data Incident Settlement, c/o Settlement Administrator, PO Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958

The claim deadline is Dec. 28, 2026.

Required proof and claim information

• To submit a claim online, class members must provide the login ID and PIN from the settlement notice they received.
• To submit a documented losses claim, class members must provide supporting documentation, which may include receipts, bank or credit card statements and other proof of identity theft or fraud.

Payout options

• Zelle
• PayPal
• Venmo
• Virtual prepaid card
• Paper check

Settlement fund breakdown

The $650,000 settlement fund will include:

• Settlement administration costs: To be deteremined
• Attorneys' fees: Up to $216,666.66 plus reasonable costs
• Service awards to class representatives: $2,500 each
• Credit monitoring: Cost determined by number of claims filed
• Payments to approved claimants: Remaining settlement funds

Important dates

• Opt-out deadline: Dec. 14, 2026
• Deadline to file a claim: Dec. 28, 2026
• Final approval hearing: Jan. 12, 2027

When is the Chimienti & Associates data incident settlement payout date?

The settlement administrator will issue payments to approved claimants approximately 75 days after the final approval date.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The class action lawsuit alleged a targeted cyberattack on Chimienti & Associates in March 2024 compromised private information. The plaintiffs claimed the company failed to adequately safeguard personal data, resulting in exposure of sensitive information.

Chimienti & Associates denies the allegations but agreed to settle to avoid the risk and expense of further litigation.

Sources

1. Claim form
2. Class notice
3. Settlement agreement
4. Settlement website FAQ page