Nissan North America $1.5M Data Breach Settlement

Individuals who received a notice that their personal information may have been compromised in the November 2023 Nissan North America data breach, may be qualify to submit a claim up to $4,500 from a class action settlement. The cybersecurity incident impacted more than 53,000 current and former employees.

Nissan North America Inc. has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit that alleged the company failed to properly secure and safeguard private information, including names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, pay information and medical records. The plaintiffs claimed that, as a result, cybercriminals gained unauthorized access to Nissan’s computer network on or about Nov. 7, 2023.

Who can file a claim for a data breach payout?

Class members are current and former employees and other individuals that received a notice from Nissan North America Inc. stating that their information may have been compromised in the data breach that occurred on or about Nov. 7, 2023.

How much can class members get?

Class members have the following benefit options:

• Ordinary documented losses: Class members can claim up to $450 in documented and unreimbursed monetary losses directly caused by the data breach. Eligible expenses include bank or credit card fees, postage, copying, notary fees, credit repair services and costs for additional credit reports or identity theft insurance. Claimed losses must have been incurred after Nov. 7, 2023.
• Extraordinary losses: Class members can claim up to $4,500 for unreimbursed expenses and monetary losses due to the misuse of your Social Security number or date of birth, directly caused by the data breach. Claimed losses must have occurred after the breach.
• Alternative cash payment: Class members that do not submit a claim for documented or extraordinary losses can submit to receive a pro rata cash payment up to $100. Final payment amount will be determined by the total number of claims filed.
• Credit monitoring: All class members can elect to receive two years of one-bureau credit monitoring with identity theft insurance up to $1 million. This service is valued at approximately $90 per year. Class members who previously enrolled in credit monitoring offered by Nissan can opt to have their coverage extended for an additional two years.

How to claim a class action rebate

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

Settlement administrator's mailing address: Taylor et al. v. Nissan North America Inc., c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, P.O. Box 5324, New York, NY 10150-5324

The claim deadline is May 26, 2026.

Required proof and claim information

• Class Member ID required to submit a claim online.
• Ordinary documented losses claims require supporting documentation, which may include receipts, bills or statements showing that the losses were caused by the data breach.
• Extraordinary losses claims require third-party documentation showing losses that occurred due to fraud or identity theft, plus a police report or insurance claim.

Payout options

• Electronic payment, only available for online claims
• Paper check mailed to the address provided

$1.5 million Nissan settlement fund

The $1,500,000 settlement fund will include:

• Settlement administration costs: To be determined
• Attorneys' fees and costs: Up to $500,000
• Service awards to class representatives: $3,000 each, $12,000 total
• Payments to approved claimants: Remaining settlement funds

Important dates

• Deadline to file a claim: May 26, 2026
• Deadline to opt out: April 24, 2026
• Final approval hearing: June 1, 2026

When is the Nissan North America data breach settlement payout date?

Payments to approved claimants will be distributed after the court grants final approval of the settlement and claim processing is completed.

Why was there a class action settlement?

This class action lawsuit was filed because plaintiffs alleged that Nissan North America Inc. failed to properly secure and safeguard employees’ private information, which led to a data breach in November 2023. The breach allegedly exposed sensitive data to cybercriminals.

Nissan denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the expense and risks of continued litigation and a possible trial.

Sources

1. Class notice
2. Settlement website
3. Claim form