AIS InfoSource Data Breach Settlement, Check If You Qualify Allen, et al. v. AIS InfoSource, L.P., No. 2026-18098

Up to $5,000 could be waiting for you if you got a data breach notice from AIS InfoSource — plus up to $80 for your time and two years of free credit monitoring. AIS agreed to settle after a criminal third party broke into its network in February 2025 and may have accessed names, Social Security numbers, and financial account numbers. You have until October 12, 2026 to file.

AIS InfoSource Data Breach Settlement — Key Facts

Settlement Amount	UNVERIFIED — no total settlement fund cap is stated on the official site; individual maximums are $5,000 (documented losses) + $80 (lost time), plus credit monitoring
Claim Deadline	October 12, 2026
Who Qualifies	All U.S. residents who received notice — including notice of this settlement — that their information may have been involved
Estimated Payout	Up to $5,000 for documented losses, up to $80 for lost time, plus two years of credit monitoring
Proof Required	Yes, for the documented-loss payment; the lost-time claim only needs your attestation
Settlement Status	Notice issued; claims open now; final approval pending
Court & Case Number	District Court for Harris County, Texas — No. 2026-18098
Law Alleged	UNVERIFIED — specific statute not stated on the official settlement website
Administrator	Simpluris
Official Claim Site	AISSettlement.com
Last Updated	August 19, 2026

Who Is AIS InfoSource and Why Are They Being Sued for a Data Breach?

AIS InfoSource, L.P. is a company most people have never dealt with directly — yet it held enough of your information to put your identity at risk. Firms like AIS process and store Social Security numbers and financial account details behind the scenes, often for other businesses that rely on them for verification or screening. In February 2025, a criminal third party broke into AIS’s network and may have walked away with exactly that data.

This isn’t AIS’s first appearance in this space, either. Other Texas-based data holders have landed in similar territory — the Community Realty Management data breach settlement followed almost the same pattern: a third party gets into an email or network system, and months later, tens of thousands of people get a notice they never asked for.

What Did AIS InfoSource Do to Affected Individuals in February 2025?

According to a notice AIS filed with the California Attorney General’s office, the unauthorized activity in its systems occurred between February 16 and February 21, 2025. AIS says it brought in a third party to review exactly what data was involved and who it belonged to — a process it didn’t finish until May 15, 2025. Direct notices didn’t go out until June 13, 2025.

The lawsuit that followed, Allen, et al. v. AIS InfoSource, L.P., is pending in the District Court for Harris County, Texas. It alleges the information involved may have included names, Social Security numbers, and financial account numbers. AIS denies doing anything wrong. Both sides agreed to settle instead of taking the case to trial.

Four months. That’s how long it took AIS to confirm which of its records were exposed before anyone got a notice.

Who Qualifies for the AIS InfoSourcime Data Breach Settlement?

Here’s exactly how to know if this case includes you.

• U.S. residents who received a notice from AIS about the Data Incident
• Anyone who received notice of this settlement itself, even without an earlier breach letter
• People whose name, Social Security number, or financial account number may have been in the files AIS reviewed
• Individuals affected regardless of whether they’ve ever done direct business with AIS

You do not qualify if you’re the presiding judge or their immediate family and staff, a government entity, AIS or its officers and directors, or someone found criminally responsible for causing the breach itself.

AIS InfoSource Class Members Outside Texas — Are You Still Covered?

Yes. This is a nationwide settlement. The class is defined as all individuals residing in the United States who received notice — it doesn’t matter which state you live in or whether AIS is based in Texas.

Did you ever apply for a loan, a lease, or a background check that ran through a third-party data provider? Then AIS may have had your file without you ever knowing its name.

Not sure if you qualify for the AIS InfoSource data breach settlement? A free consultation with a data privacy attorney can help before the October 12, 2026 deadline.

How Much Can AIS InfoSource Data Breach Settlement Class Members Get? Up to $5,000 Per Person

Every class member can claim credit monitoring plus one or both cash options.

AIS InfoSource Payout With Proof — Up to $5,000

If you had documented, unreimbursed losses tied to the breach between February 16, 2025, and October 12, 2026, you can file for up to $5,000. Bank statements or receipts are required — handwritten notes alone won’t support a claim on their own.

AIS InfoSource Lost-Time Payout — Up to $80

Spent time changing passwords, checking your accounts, or researching the breach? You can claim up to four hours at $20 per hour, for a maximum of $80. This one only needs your attestation, not receipts — similar to the lost-time option some claimants remember from the Fidelity Investments data breach settlement.

What Credit Monitoring Includes for Your AIS InfoSource Claim

All class members can enroll in two years of CyEx Financial Shield Complete, which comes with $1 million in fraud insurance and a fraud resolution agent if something goes wrong. Payments over $600 may show up on a 1099 — check with a tax professional.

Class Counsel is asking for up to $325,000 in fees, but that amount doesn’t come out of your payment. Unlike some breach settlements where legal fees and consumer payouts draw from the same capped pot, AIS pays Class Counsel separately — so a bigger fee request here doesn’t shrink what you can claim.

How to File Your AIS InfoSource Data Breach Settlement Claim — Step by Step

1. Go to AISSettlement.com and click “Submit a Claim.”
2. Enter your name, mailing address, and contact information.
3. Choose the documented-loss payment, the lost-time payment, or both.
4. Upload proof for documented losses — bank statements or receipts tied to the breach.
5. Submit and save your confirmation number.
6. Enroll in CyEx Financial Shield Complete and watch your email for any follow-up from the administrator.

Takes about five minutes. You have until October 12, 2026.

That money goes back to AIS if you never file. Claim it before the deadline and it’s yours instead.

Should AIS InfoSource Class Members Opt Out or Object Before September 11, 2026?

What Opting Out of the AIS InfoSource Settlement Actually Means

Opting out means no cash payment and no credit monitoring — but you keep the right to sue AIS on your own. Most people shouldn’t do this without talking to a lawyer first. The opt-out deadline is September 11, 2026, a full month before the claim deadline.

How to Object to the AIS InfoSource Settlement

You can stay in the class and still tell the court you disagree. Objections need your contact information, proof of class membership, your reasons, and your signature, filed with the Clerk of Court at Harris County Courthouse, 201 Caroline Street, Houston, TX 77002, by September 11, 2026 — with a copy sent to the settlement administrator.

If you’re planning to opt out or object, mark September 11 on your calendar now — not October 12. Missing the earlier date means you lose that option even though claims are still open.

Talk to a class action lawsuit attorney before September 11, 2026 if you’re considering either option.

AIS InfoSource Data Breach Settlement — Key Dates, 2026

Milestone	Date
Settlement Proposed	UNVERIFIED — exact date not stated on official settlement site
Notice Issued	UNVERIFIED — mailing date not published; site currently displays notice as issued
Claims Period Opens	UNVERIFIED — claim portal is open now; opening date not published
Opt-Out Deadline	September 11, 2026
Objection Deadline	September 11, 2026
Claim Filing Deadline	October 12, 2026
Final Approval Hearing	October 13, 2026, 9:00 a.m. CT
Expected Payment Date	UNVERIFIED — payments issued after final approval and any appeals resolve

AIS InfoSource Data Breach — Frequently Asked Questions, No. 2026-18098

Do I need a lawyer to file an AIS InfoSource data breach settlement claim?

 No. Filing through AISSettlement.com takes a few minutes and doesn’t require an attorney. Class Counsel’s work is already covered separately by AIS.

Is the AIS InfoSource settlement legitimate? 

Yes. It’s overseen by the District Court for Harris County, Texas, in Allen, et al. v. AIS InfoSource, L.P., and administered by Simpluris through AISSettlement.com.

When will AIS InfoSource settlement payments be sent? 

Not yet determined. The Final Approval Hearing is set for October 13, 2026. Payments go out only after approval and any appeals are resolved.

What if I missed the AIS InfoSource claim deadline? 

Claims after October 12, 2026, generally won’t be accepted. Contact the administrator at [email protected] or (833) 421-7297 before assuming you’re out of options.

Will my AIS InfoSource settlement payment go on a 1099?

 It can. Payments over $600 may be reported on a 1099. Ask a tax professional how a settlement payment affects your return.

What information was exposed in the AIS InfoSource data breach?

 Per the settlement notice, the information involved may have included names, Social Security numbers, and financial account numbers, from unauthorized network access that occurred between February 16 and February 21, 2025.

Can I sue AIS InfoSource on my own instead of joining the class? 

Only if you opt out by September 11, 2026 — a month before the claim deadline. Staying in the settlement releases your right to sue AIS separately over this breach.

What happens if I don’t file an AIS InfoSource claim at all? 

Nothing extra — you simply don’t get the cash payments or credit monitoring, and you still give up your right to sue AIS over this breach individually.

Sources Used in This AIS InfoSource Data Breach Article

• Official Settlement Website — Allen, et al. v. AIS InfoSource, L.P., Home Page: https://aissettlement.com/
• Official Settlement FAQ — AISSettlement.com: https://aissettlement.com/faq
• California Attorney General — AIS InfoSource, LP Sample Notice: https://oag.ca.gov/system/files/AIS%20InforSource%2C%20LP%20Sample%20Notice.pdf

Researched and written by Israr Ahmad, legal content researcher and founder of AllAboutLawyer.com. All facts verified against the official AIS InfoSource settlement website, AISSettlement.com, and the California Attorney General’s data breach notice filing, on August 19, 2026. Last Updated: August 19, 2026.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws vary by state and individual circumstances differ. For advice about your specific situation, consult a qualified attorney.