Myers Auto Group Data Breach Settlement, Got a Notice? Here’s How to Claim Your Cash and Free Credit Monitoring

Myers Auto Group LLC agreed to settle a class action lawsuit following a May 2025 targeted cyberattack that exposed the personal information of approximately 4,200 people — including Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, and dates of birth. If you received a notice from Myers Auto Group about this breach, you may qualify for a pro rata cash payment plus one free year of credit monitoring. You must file a claim to receive the cash payment. The claim deadline is May 26, 2026.

Quick Facts

Current Status and What Happens Next

• Open for claims — the settlement is currently accepting claims while awaiting final court approval.
• Opt-out deadline: April 8, 2026 — if you want to preserve your right to sue Myers Auto Group independently, you must submit your exclusion request before this date.
• Final approval hearing: May 8, 2026 — if the court approves the settlement, Simpluris will issue payments to approved claimants approximately 75 days after the effective date, which is approximately 30 days after final approval.

What Is the Myers Auto Group Data Breach Lawsuit About?

Myers Auto Group LLC is a Florida-based auto dealership group. In May 2025, a targeted cyberattack compromised certain files within Myers Auto Group’s computer systems, exposing the sensitive personal information of approximately 4,200 current and former customers and employees. Myers Auto Group reported the incident to the Texas Attorney General on September 8, 2025, and began sending breach notification letters to affected individuals around that time.

Plaintiff Castillo and other affected individuals filed the class action lawsuit Castillo et al. v. Myers Auto Group LLC, Case No. 50-2025-CA-009512-XXXA-MB, in the Circuit Court for Palm Beach County, Florida, alleging Myers Auto Group failed to implement adequate cybersecurity safeguards to protect the sensitive personal information it stored. The lawsuit argued that by collecting and storing Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, and other sensitive data, Myers Auto Group assumed a duty to protect that information from unauthorized access.

Myers Auto Group denies all allegations but agreed to settle to avoid the expense and uncertainty of continued litigation.

What Personal Information Was Exposed?

The May 2025 cyberattack potentially compromised the following categories of personal information:

• Full names and contact details
• Dates of birth
• Social Security numbers
• Driver’s license numbers

Your settlement notice specifies which of your information was potentially exposed. The combination of Social Security numbers and driver’s license numbers creates a meaningful risk of identity theft. Enrolling in the free credit monitoring benefit this settlement provides is strongly recommended — even if you decide not to file a cash claim, the credit monitoring carries real value for protecting against misuse of your exposed information.

Who Is Eligible to File a Claim?

• You may qualify if you received a notice from Myers Auto Group LLC — or from the settlement administrator — stating that the May 2025 cyberattack may have compromised your personal information.
• You may qualify whether you were a customer who purchased or serviced a vehicle at Myers Auto Group, or an employee or former employee whose personal information was stored in the company’s systems.
• You do not qualify if you did not receive a notice about this specific May 2025 breach incident.

Your settlement notice includes a Unique ID and PIN required to file your cash claim online, and a separate enrollment code required to activate your free credit monitoring. If you believe you should have received a notice but did not, contact Simpluris at 833-647-9092 or [email protected] before the May 26, 2026 claim deadline.

How Much Can You Receive?

Important transparency note: The cash fund for this settlement is $15,000 total — shared pro rata among all valid claims filed. With approximately 4,200 affected individuals, the individual cash payment will be small. If a large percentage of class members file claims, each payment could be just a few dollars. If very few people file, the per-person amount rises.

The free one-year credit monitoring — which includes real-time monitoring, dark web scanning, $1,000,000 in identity theft insurance, and access to fraud resolution agents — represents the most substantial benefit in this settlement and requires no claim form to receive.

Settlement fund breakdown:

How to File a Claim

Step 1 — Locate your Unique ID and PIN from the settlement notice Myers Auto Group or Simpluris sent you by mail or email. You need both to file your claim online.

Step 2 — Visit the official claim portal at myersdataincident.com/form/claim to file online. Alternatively, download the PDF claim form and mail or email it to the settlement administrator.

Step 3 — Complete the claim form — no documentation or proof of loss is required. You simply need to submit your Unique ID and PIN to verify eligibility.

Step 4 — Select your preferred payment method for the cash payment: PayPal, Venmo, Zelle (for online claims), or paper check mailed to the address you provide.

Step 5 — Submit your claim online, email it to [email protected], or mail the completed paper form to: Myers Auto Data Breach Settlement, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958. All submissions must be received, postmarked, or emailed by May 26, 2026.

Step 6 — After the settlement receives final approval, use the enrollment code from your settlement notice to activate your free one-year CyEx Financial Shield Complete credit monitoring at app.financialshield.com/enrollment/activate/myers. No claim form is required for this benefit — but you must wait until after final approval to enroll.

Estimated time to complete cash claim: Under 5 minutes online.

Important Deadlines and Dates

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a lawyer to file a claim in this settlement? 

No. You can file your claim in under five minutes at myersdataincident.com/form/claim using the Unique ID and PIN from your settlement notice — no attorney needed. Class counsel already represents all class members at no individual cost. If you want independent legal advice, you may hire your own attorney at your own expense.

Is this Myers Auto Group settlement legitimate? 

Yes. The settlement, Castillo et al. v. Myers Auto Group LLC, Case No. 50-2025-CA-009512-XXXA-MB, is a court-supervised class action pending in the Circuit Court for Palm Beach County, Florida. The official settlement website is myersdataincident.com, administered by Simpluris, Inc. Verify any communication by calling 833-647-9092 or emailing [email protected].

When will I receive my payment?

 The final approval hearing is scheduled for May 8, 2026. The settlement becomes effective approximately 30 days after final approval. Simpluris will issue cash payments approximately 75 days after the effective date — meaning most claimants can expect payment in late 2026 if no appeals delay the process.

What if I miss the May 26, 2026 claim deadline?

 If you do not file a claim by May 26, 2026, you will not receive any cash payment from this settlement. You will still be bound by the settlement’s release of claims against Myers Auto Group unless you opted out before April 8, 2026. The free credit monitoring can still be enrolled after final approval using your enrollment code — check your notice for details.

Will this settlement payment affect my taxes? 

Given that the pro rata cash payment from a $15,000 fund shared among thousands of class members is likely to be a very small amount, the tax impact will be minimal for most people. However, settlements may be treated as taxable income. Consult a tax professional if you have questions about reporting your specific payment.

Why is the cash fund so small compared to other data breach settlements?

 The $15,000 cash fund reflects the relatively small size of this breach — approximately 4,200 people were affected, compared to millions in larger corporate breaches. Smaller breach settlements often carry proportionally smaller cash pools. The free credit monitoring benefit — which provides real-time alerts, dark web scanning, and $1,000,000 in identity theft insurance — is the primary consumer protection value in this case and should not be overlooked.

Do I need a claim form to get the free credit monitoring? 

No. Credit monitoring enrollment does not require a claim form. After the settlement receives final approval and the effective date passes, use the enrollment code from your settlement notice to activate your free CyEx Financial Shield Complete membership at app.financialshield.com/enrollment/activate/myers. Filing a cash claim is separate — you may file for cash, enroll in monitoring, or do both.

What should I watch for if my Social Security number and driver’s license were exposed?

 With both your Social Security number and driver’s license number potentially exposed, monitor your credit reports regularly for any new accounts or inquiries you did not initiate. Consider placing a credit freeze at Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion — this is free and prevents new credit from being opened in your name without your permission. Also watch for signs of driver’s license identity theft, such as traffic violations, court summons, or law enforcement inquiries in your name.

Sources and References

1. Official Settlement Website — myersdataincident.com
2. Official Online Claim Portal — myersdataincident.com/form/claim
3. Settlement Notice PDF — Simpluris
4. Maine Attorney General — Myers Auto Group Data Breach Notice

Consumers whose Social Security numbers and driver’s license information were exposed in other recent breaches may also want to check eligibility under the Christian Dior data breach settlement covering customers whose personal information was accessed in January 2025, with a claim deadline of May 25, 2026. If your financial account information was also compromised in a separate corporate cyberattack, the Cadence Bank $5.25 million MOVEit data breach settlement with a claim deadline of June 4, 2026 may be another active claim opportunity worth reviewing before summer 2026 deadlines close.

Last Updated: March 17, 2026

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Legal claims and outcomes depend on specific facts and applicable law. For advice regarding a particular situation, consult a qualified attorney.

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