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Comcast Opens Claims for $117.5 Million Data Breach Settlement as Court Review Nears

Claims are open now ahead of a July court review.

Overview

  • The settlement website is taking claims now, with a filing deadline of Aug. 14 and a June 1 cutoff to opt out.
  • People who got Comcast’s 2023 breach notice can file online or by mail using a member ID from that notice or a lookup tool.
  • Claimants may seek repayment for out-of-pocket costs or up to five hours of lost time at $30 per hour, or choose a flat cash payment estimated around $50.
  • Payouts will begin only after a federal judge grants final approval at a July hearing, and any appeals could delay distribution.
  • The 2023 intrusion exploited a Citrix software flaw to access Comcast systems and exposed personal details such as names, contact information, and birth dates, not financial account data.