Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers $55,000 Data Breach Settlement

Current or former employees of Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers Inc. who received a notice stating a cybersecurity incident that occurred in November 2022 may have compromised their personal information could be eligible to claim an estimated $25 from a class action settlement.

Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers Inc. agreed to pay $55,000 to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging it failed to properly secure and safeguard employee personal information, resulting in a data breach.

Who can file a claim?

Individuals who meet the following criteria are eligible to participate in the settlement:

• They are a current or former employee of Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers Inc.
• They reside in the United States.
• The cybersecurity incident that occurred on or about Nov. 10, 2022, may have impacted their personal information.

The settlement administrator will base eligibility on the company’s records. Individuals who received a notice about this settlement are likely included as a class member.

How much can class members receive?

Class members who submit a valid claim are eligible for two types of benefits:

• Cash compensation: Each eligible class member can claim a cash award estimated at $25. The settlement administrator may increase or decrease this amount depending on the number of valid claims submitted and the total settlement fund remaining after it deducts attorneys’ fees and expenses, service awards and administration costs.
• Credit monitoring services: Eligible class members can also claim 24 months of credit monitoring and identity theft protection services, which include coverage through all three national credit reporting bureaus.

How to claim an award

Class members can file the online claim form. There is no PDF claim form. The claim deadline is July 20, 2026.

Required information

To file a claim online, class members must provide the CPT ID and passcode from the settlement notice they received. Those who do not have a CPT ID and/or passcode should email LHFJSettlement@cptgroup.com.

Payout options

• Paper check
• Electronic payment
• Credit monitoring activation instructions

$55,000 settlement fund breakdown

The $55,000 settlement fund covers:

• Settlement administration costs: To be determined
• Attorneys' fees: Up to $18,333.33
• Attorneys' expenses: Up to $15,000
• Service award to class representative: Up to $1,500
• Payments to eligible class members: Remainder of the fund

Important dates

• Deadline to opt out: June 19, 2026
• Deadline to file a claim: July 20, 2026
• Final approval hearing: Aug. 14, 2026

When is the Foster v. Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers Inc. payout date?

If the court approves the settlement and there are no objections, the settlement administrator will mail payments approximately 31 business days after the final approval hearing.

Why did this class action settlement happen?

The class action lawsuit alleged Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers Inc. failed to properly secure and safeguard employee personal information, which an unauthorized person accessed during a cybersecurity incident in November 2022.

The company denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the cost and risk of further litigation.

Sources

1. Class notice
2. Settlement agreement
3. Important dates