$825K BMS Cat Data Breach Settlement, Check If You Qualify for Up to $5,000 Before July 8

Prepared by the AllAboutLawyer.com Editorial Team and reviewed for factual accuracy against the official settlement administrator website at bmsdataincident.com on April 29, 2026. Last Updated: April 29, 2026

The BMS Cat data breach settlement is a class action lawsuit where eligible individuals who received a notice letter about a February 2025 cyberattack can receive up to $5,000 or an estimated $100 cash payment by filing a claim before July 8, 2026. BMS Holdings LP, doing business as BMS Cat, agreed to pay $825,000 to resolve claims that hackers accessed files containing names and Social Security numbers of current and former employees. The case, Kaleb Bell, et al. v. BMS Holdings, LP d/b/a BMS CAT, Case No. 352-373235-25, is pending in the 352nd Judicial District Court for Tarrant County, Texas.

Quick Facts — BMS Cat Data Breach Settlement

Field	Detail
Settlement Amount	$825,000
Claim Deadline	July 8, 2026
Who Qualifies	Individuals who received a BMS Cat notice letter about the February 2025 data incident
Payout Per Person	Up to $5,000 (documented losses) or estimated $100 (no proof needed)
Proof Required	Yes for documented losses / No for alternate cash payment
Settlement Status	Preliminarily Approved
Administrator	Simpluris — (833) 386-6501 — [email protected]
Official Website	bmsdataincident.com
Last Updated	April 29, 2026

Current Status of the BMS Cat Settlement

• The settlement is preliminarily approved and open for claims right now.
• The opt-out and objection deadline is June 23, 2026.
• The Final Approval Hearing is set for July 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time at the 352nd Judicial District Court of Tarrant County, Texas, 100 North Calhoun Street, 4th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 79196.
• Payments will go out after final approval and resolution of any appeals — no confirmed payment date yet.

What Is the BMS Cat Lawsuit About? Kaleb Bell, et al. v. BMS Holdings, LP d/b/a BMS CAT, No. 352-373235-25

In February 2025, a cyberattack on BMS Cat’s computer systems potentially exposed private files containing employees’ names and Social Security numbers — two of the most sensitive pieces of personal information a company holds. BMS Cat is a national property damage restoration company, meaning it employed thousands of workers whose data sat in those compromised systems.

The plaintiffs allege that BMS Cat failed to implement reasonable data security measures to protect that information, leaving workers exposed to identity theft risk and long-term financial harm. This type of claim falls under common law negligence and state data privacy statutes, and it mirrors a pattern seen in dozens of employer data breach class action settlements filed across the country in recent years. The 28,454 affected individuals received notice letters — if you got one, your data was flagged as potentially accessed.

BMS Cat denies all allegations but agreed to settle to avoid the cost and unpredictability of a full trial. The company’s agreement to fund an $825,000 settlement does not equal an admission of wrongdoing.

Who Qualifies for the BMS Cat Data Breach Settlement?

Figuring out your class action settlement eligibility here is straightforward — the class is narrowly defined by one key factor: whether you received a notice letter.

• You may qualify if BMS Cat mailed you a notice letter stating that your private information may have been exposed in the February 2025 data incident.
• You may qualify if you are a current or former BMS Cat employee whose name and Social Security number were stored in the company’s systems at the time of the cyberattack.
• You may qualify if you experienced out-of-pocket losses between February 5, 2025, and July 8, 2026, that you can trace directly to the data incident — such as identity theft costs, fraud charges, or credit monitoring fees.
• You do NOT qualify if you are a director, officer, or agent of BMS Holdings LP or any of its subsidiaries or affiliated companies.
• You do NOT qualify if you are a government entity or a judge assigned to this case.
• You do NOT qualify if you properly opted out of the settlement before the June 23, 2026 deadline.

If you are unsure whether you received a notice or cannot locate your letter, contact the Settlement Administrator at (833) 386-6501 or email [email protected].

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How Much Can You Get from the BMS Cat Settlement?

The $825,000 settlement fund pays out in three benefit tiers. Every class member picks one cash option and can also enroll in credit monitoring.

Cash Payment A — Documented Losses (up to $5,000)

If the data breach caused you real, documented financial harm, you can claim back up to $5,000. Covered losses include identity theft costs, fraud charges, credit report fees, credit monitoring service fees, the cost to replace a driver’s license or government ID, and postage if you had to contact banks by mail. Losses must have occurred between February 5, 2025, and July 8, 2026. You must submit supporting documentation — receipts, bank statements, credit card statements — to prove the expenses. Personal declarations or affidavits alone do not count as valid proof.

Cash Payment B — Alternate Cash Payment (estimated $100)

If you have no documented losses or prefer not to gather paperwork, you can claim a flat cash payment currently estimated at $100. The final amount is pro-rata, meaning it gets divided among all approved claims — so fewer claims means a higher payout, and more claims means lower. No proof or explanation required to choose this option.

Credit Monitoring (all class members)

Every qualifying class member can enroll in three years of CyEx Financial Shield Complete, which includes $1,000,000 in financial fraud insurance and monitoring for identity theft, unauthorized financial transactions, and high-risk activity alerts. A fraud resolution agent is available to help if anything suspicious shows up. This is in addition to whichever cash payment option you select — not instead of it.

This data breach compensation structure gives you a real choice: take the easy $100 with no hassle, or put in the work to document your losses and claim up to $5,000.

How to File Your BMS Cat Settlement Claim

Filing online takes about 10 minutes. Here is exactly how to do it.

1. Go to bmsdataincident.com/form/claim
2. Enter your personal details — name, address, and the unique ID and PIN from the BMS Cat notice letter you received
3. Choose your benefit: Cash Payment A (documented losses up to $5,000) or Cash Payment B (estimated $100 flat payment)
4. If claiming documented losses under Payment A, upload your supporting documents — receipts, bank statements, invoices, or other financial records proving your expenses
5. Choose your payment method: PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, or paper check
6. Submit your claim and save your confirmation number for your records

To file by mail instead, download the claim form at bmsdataincident.com and mail it to: BMS CAT Data Incident Settlement, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799. Your mailed claim must be postmarked no later than July 8, 2026.

Estimated time to complete online: approximately 10 minutes.

BMS Cat Settlement Deadlines

Milestone	Date
Data Incident	February 2025
Lawsuit Filed	2025
Preliminary Approval	TBD — not published on official settlement site
Claims Period Opens	Open now
Claim Filing Deadline	July 8, 2026
Opt-Out Deadline	June 23, 2026
Objection Deadline	June 23, 2026
Final Approval Hearing	July 23, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. CT
Expected Payment Date	TBD — approximately 75 days after final court approval, pending any appeals

Frequently Asked Questions — BMS Cat Data Breach Settlement

Do I need a lawyer to file a BMS Cat settlement claim? 

No. The court appointed Class Counsel — Jeff Ostrow of Kopelowitz Ostrow P.A., Patrick A. Barthle of Morgan & Morgan Complex Litigation Group, and Gary M. Klinger of Milberg PLLC — to represent all class members at no charge. You can file your claim directly at bmsdataincident.com without hiring anyone.

Is the BMS Cat settlement legitimate? 

Yes. The case, Kaleb Bell, et al. v. BMS Holdings, LP d/b/a BMS CAT, Case No. 352-373235-25, is pending in the 352nd Judicial District Court for Tarrant County, Texas. Simpluris administers the settlement. Verify all details at bmsdataincident.com or call (833) 386-6501 toll-free, available 24/7.

When will I receive my BMS Cat settlement payment?

 Payments go out after the court grants final approval at the July 23, 2026 hearing, and after any appeals are resolved. The administrator will issue payments approximately 75 days after final approval — so realistically expect payment sometime in late 2026 at the earliest.

What if I missed the BMS Cat claim deadline? 

The claim deadline is July 8, 2026. Missing it means you will not receive any cash payment or credit monitoring from this settlement. You also give up your right to sue BMS Cat separately over this incident unless you submitted a valid opt-out request before June 23, 2026.

Will my BMS Cat settlement payment affect my taxes? 

Settlement payments related to data breaches may be taxable income depending on the type of payment and your personal tax situation. Speak with a tax professional for guidance specific to your circumstances — this article does not constitute tax or legal advice.

How much will I get from the BMS Cat settlement if I have no documentation? 

The alternate cash payment is currently estimated at $100, but the final amount depends on total claims filed. Fewer claims means a higher payout per person. No documentation or explanation is required to choose this option.

Can I receive both the cash payment and credit monitoring?

 Yes. Every class member receives credit monitoring in addition to whichever cash payment option they select. You cannot claim both Cash Payment A and Cash Payment B — choose one — but the three years of CyEx Financial Shield Complete is available to all class members regardless of which cash tier you pick.

How do I know if I am part of the BMS Cat class? 

BMS Cat mailed notice letters to everyone whose data was potentially exposed. If you received one, you are likely included. If you lost or never received your letter, contact the administrator at (833) 386-6501 or email [email protected] to confirm your status before the July 8, 2026 claim deadline.

Sources & References

• Official Settlement Website: bmsdataincident.com
• Settlement FAQ: bmsdataincident.com/faq
• 352nd Judicial District Court for Tarrant County, Texas — Case No. 352-373235-25

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.