Motility Software Solutions $4.95M Data Breach Settlement

Individuals residing in the United States who had their personal information compromised in the Motility Software Solutions data breach in August 2025, may qualify to submit a claim for up to $5,000 and free credit monitoring from a class action settlement.  The information potentially exposed includes names, addresses, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, and other personal details belonging to approximately 760,797 people.

Motility Software Solutions Inc., a company that provides dealer management software to specialty vehicle dealerships, has agreed to pay $4.95 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging that the company failed to adequately protect private information. The plaintiffs claimed this led to a cybersecurity incident where sensitive data may have been accessed by unauthorized parties.

Who can file a claim for a data breach payout?

Class members are individuals residing in the United States whose private information was impacted in the Motility Software Solutions data breach that occurred in August 2025.

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 in documented, unreimbursed losses caused by fraud or identity theft traceable to the data breach.
• Cash payment B - Alternate cash payment: Class members who do not submit a documented losses claim can submit to receive an alternate cash payment, estimated at $75. Final payment amount will be determined by the number of claims filed.
• Credit monitoring: All class members can elect to receive two years of free credit monitoring.

How to claim a class action rebate

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

Settlement administrator's mailing address: Motility Data Incident Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 4000, Portland, OR 97208-4000

The claim deadline is Aug. 7, 2026.

Required proof and claim information

• Unique ID and pin from settlement notice required to submit a claim online.
• Documented losses claims require supporting documentation such as receipts, invoices for professional services, bank or credit card statements showing unreimbursed fees and fraudulent charges, correspondence with financial institutions and any other proof of expenses or losses related to identity theft or fraud caused by the data breach.

Payout options

• PayPal
• Venmo
• Zelle
• ACH transfer
• Paper check mailed to the address provided

Settlement fund breakdown

The $4,950,000 settlement fund will include:

• Settlement administration costs: To be determined
• Attorneys' fees: Up to $1,649,667
• Attorneys' expenses: To be presented to the court for approval at a later date
• Service awards to class representatives: $2,000 each
• Credit monitoring: Cost determined by number of claims filed
• Payments to approved claimants: Remaining settlement funds

Important dates

• Deadline to file a claim: Aug. 7, 2026
• Deadline to opt out: Aug. 7, 2026
• Final approval hearing: Aug. 14, 2026

When is the Motility Software Solutions data breach settlement payout date?

Payments will be will be issued to approved claimants approximately 60 days after the court grants final approval of the settlement.

Why was this class action filed?

The class action lawsuit alleged that Motility Software Solutions failed to adequately protect private information, leading to a data breach in August 2025 that impacted several hundred thousand individuals. The Motility denies the allegations, but agreed to settle to avoid the uncertainty, expense and time associated with continued litigation and a possible trial.

Sources

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