CBIZ $485,000 Data Breach Settlement, Claim About $100 or Up to $5,000 Before December 24, 2026

If CBIZ Benefits & Insurance Services, Inc. mailed you a notice saying your personal information may have been compromised in a 2024 data incident, you can file a claim in a proposed $485,000 class action settlement. You have two benefits to choose from, and you can claim both: up to $5,000 for documented losses, and a separate pro rata cash payment estimated at about $100.

You must file a claim. The claim deadline is December 24, 2026. The opt-out and objection deadline comes first, on November 24, 2026.

Important: The settlement is not final yet. The court will consider final approval on January 13, 2027, and no money is paid until the court approves it and any appeals are finished. Also, $485,000 is the most CBIZ can be required to pay in total. It is not a guaranteed $485,000 payout to claimants, and the $100 is an estimate.

Official settlement website: cbizdatabreachsettlement.com Online Claim Form: Submit your claim (you need the LoginID and PIN from your postcard notice)

CBIZ Data Breach Settlement: Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Official settlement website	cbizdatabreachsettlement.com
Online Claim Form	cbizdatabreachsettlement.com/form/claim
Case name	In re CBIZ Data Breach Litigation
Case number	1:24-cv-01722-DCN
Court	U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Judge	Donald C. Nugent
Defendant	CBIZ Benefits & Insurance Services, Inc.
Maximum settlement amount	$485,000 (the most CBIZ can be required to pay in total)
Settlement class size	Roughly 19,990 people
Who is covered	People CBIZ sent a notice saying their personal information may have been compromised in the 2024 data incident
Documented losses	Up to $5,000 per person, with documentation
Pro rata cash payment	About $100 (estimate; adjusted up or down; no proof of loss needed)
Claim required	Yes
Notice mailing date	September 25, 2026
Opt-out deadline	November 24, 2026 (postmarked)
Objection deadline	November 24, 2026 (postmarked, and filed with the court)
Claim deadline	December 24, 2026
Final approval hearing	January 13, 2027, 9:00 a.m.
Status	Final approval pending
Settlement administrator	Simpluris, Inc.
Phone / email	(866) 719-5560 / [email protected]

What Happened in the CBIZ Data Breach?

According to the settlement website, the data incident occurred in 2024. In the federal court’s June 2025 opinion, the judge noted that CBIZ notified the plaintiffs in June 2024 that an unauthorized party had acquired personal information from CBIZ databases. CBIZ provides financial, benefits, and insurance services to organizations, including administering employer benefit plans, so many affected people dealt with CBIZ through an employer.

The information involved differed from person to person. For some people it included Social Security numbers, and for others only names and dates of birth. Your own notice letter is the best source for what applied to you.

The plaintiffs, Richard Giddings, Chanelle Zimmerman, and Tina Fasano, claim CBIZ failed to use reasonable security measures to protect the information it held. CBIZ denies any wrongdoing and denies it can be held liable. The court has not decided who is right, and the settlement is not an admission by CBIZ.

What Has the Federal Court Decided So Far?

The court has not found CBIZ liable. On June 2, 2025, Judge Nugent ruled on CBIZ’s motion to dismiss. He found the plaintiffs had standing and had stated a negligence claim, which allowed the case to continue. He dismissed the claims for negligence per se, invasion of privacy, and unjust enrichment. The judge also noted that the facts in his opinion came from the plaintiffs’ complaint and were not findings by the court. Allowing a claim to proceed is not a ruling on whether it is true.

Settlements like this follow a familiar pattern. For comparison, see our coverage of the Computer Merchant $610K Data Breach Settlement and the $3.3M Absolute Dental Group Data Breach Settlement. Both claim periods have closed, but the structure is close to this one.

Who Qualifies for the CBIZ Data Breach Settlement?

You are a class member if CBIZ sent you a notice saying your personal information may have been compromised in the 2024 data incident. The administrator mailed notices to eligible class members and will check class membership against that mailing list. Having done business with CBIZ, or worked for an employer that did, does not by itself make you a class member.

Excluded: people who timely and validly opt out; the judge and court staff assigned to the case; CBIZ’s officers and directors; and anyone found guilty of, or who pleaded no contest to, causing or helping cause the data incident.

If you think you should have received a notice but did not, contact the administrator at (866) 719-5560 or [email protected]. Contact them as well if you lost your notice and need your LoginID and PIN.

What Can You Get From the CBIZ Settlement?

You can claim both benefits together.

1. Out-of-Pocket Losses: Up to $5,000

This reimburses actual, documented losses or expenses fairly traceable to the data incident and incurred in or after 2024. Examples listed in the settlement include:

• Unreimbursed losses from fraud or identity theft
• Professional fees, including attorneys, accountants, and credit repair services
• The cost of freezing or unfreezing your credit
• Credit monitoring costs incurred on or after the data incident through the date you file
• Smaller expenses such as notary, fax, postage, copying, mileage, and long-distance calls
• Other mitigation costs fairly traceable to the incident

You need proof. Receipts or other documents you did not prepare yourself are accepted. A handwritten, self-prepared receipt is not enough on its own, but it can support other paperwork. Undocumented claims are denied. You must give your name and current address, the documentation, and a short description of the loss if it is not obvious from the documents.

If total valid loss claims ever exceed 50% of the Net Settlement Fund, each person’s loss payment is reduced proportionally.

2. Pro Rata Cash Payment: About $100

Every class member can claim this, and you do not need to have lost any money. The $100 figure assumes that 10% of the roughly 19,990 class members file claims. It will rise if fewer people claim and fall if more do, because it is paid from the money left after attorneys’ fees, administration costs, service awards, and valid loss claims.

This settlement does not offer free credit monitoring. Only the two cash benefits are listed.

How the $485,000 Is Divided

The $485,000 is a maximum. It covers everything CBIZ may be required to pay: class member payments, notice and administration costs, attorneys’ fees and expenses, and service awards. Class counsel will ask the court for:

• Attorneys’ fees of no more than one-third of the fund, or $161,666.67, plus any accrued interest
• Up to $20,000 in litigation costs and expenses
• A service award of up to $5,000 for each class representative

The court decides what to award and can award less. Lead Class Counsel are Terence R. Coates of Markovits, Stock & DeMarco, LLC and Jeffrey S. Goldenberg of Goldenberg Schneider, LPA. You are not charged for them.

How to File a CBIZ Data Breach Settlement Claim

1. Find your LoginID and PIN. Both are printed on the front of your postcard notice.
2. Go to the online Claim Form and log in.
3. Choose your benefits. Select the pro rata payment, the out-of-pocket reimbursement, or both. Upload your documentation if you claim losses.
4. Choose how to be paid. Payment is by paper check unless you choose electronic payment.
5. Submit by December 24, 2026.

To file by mail, download the paper Claim Form from the settlement website, or ask the administrator to send you one by phone, email, or mail. Send it to:

In re CBIZ Data Breach Litigation c/o Simpluris, Inc. P.O. Box 25226 Santa Ana, CA 92799

Claims go through a verification process. Keep a copy of everything you submit.

Beware of scams. Use only the official settlement website, and never pay anyone to file this claim for you.

What Happens If You Do Nothing?

You receive no payment. You also stay in the class and, if the court approves the settlement, you are bound by its release and cannot sue CBIZ over the data incident. That is true whether or not you file a claim.

Your Options in the CBIZ Data Breach Settlement

Option	What it means	Deadline
File a claim	The only way to get paid. You are still bound by the release	December 24, 2026
Opt out	No payment, and you keep any right to sue CBIZ over the breach	Postmarked by November 24, 2026
Object	You tell the court what you dislike about the settlement. You must stay in the class and can still claim	Postmarked by November 24, 2026
Do nothing	No payment, and you give up the right to sue CBIZ over the settled claims	None

What You Give Up by Staying in the Class

The release covers all past, present, and future claims related to the data incident, including claims for negligence, breach of contract, invasion of privacy, unjust enrichment, and state consumer protection law violations, whether known or unknown. It does not cover anything CBIZ does after the settlement agreement is signed. The Settlement Agreement controls, so read it before deciding.

How to Opt Out

Mail a signed letter, postmarked no later than November 24, 2026, to the administrator at the address above. It must include:

1. The case name and number, In re CBIZ Data Breach Litigation, Case No. 1:24-cv-01722-DCN (N.D. Ohio)
2. Your full name
3. Your current address
4. Your personal signature
5. A clear statement that you want to opt out of or be excluded from the settlement

You cannot opt out by phone or email, and group opt-outs are not allowed. If you opt out, you receive nothing and should not file a claim.

How to Object

You can object only if you stay in the class. Your written objection must include:

1. The name of the case
2. Your full name, current mailing address, and telephone number
3. The specific grounds for your objection, plus any supporting documents
4. The identity of any attorneys representing you
5. A statement on whether you or your attorney intend to appear at the Final Approval Hearing
6. A list of all class action settlements you objected to in the previous five years
7. Your signature, or your attorney’s

Mail it to the administrator, postmarked no later than November 24, 2026. You or your lawyer must also file the objection with the court through its ECF system, or with the Clerk of Court at the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse, 801 West Superior Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44113.

Opting out and objecting are different. If you opt out, you are out of the case and have nothing to object to. If you object, you are still in the class and can still file a claim.

CBIZ Settlement Final Approval Hearing

The court will hold the Final Approval Hearing on January 13, 2027, at 9:00 a.m. at the Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse, 801 West Superior Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44113. The judge will decide whether the settlement is fair, reasonable, adequate, and in the class’s best interests, and will consider the requested fees, costs, and service awards.

You do not have to attend. If your objection is mailed and filed on time and meets the requirements, the court will consider it even if you stay home. If you stay in the class, you may ask the court for permission to speak. The date and time can change by court order, so check the settlement website before you plan around it.

When Will CBIZ Settlement Payments Be Sent?

There is no confirmed payment date. If the court approves the settlement, approved claims will be paid after all appeals and other reviews, if any, are completed. Payment is by check unless you chose electronic payment. Checks expire 180 days after they are issued, so cash yours promptly.

CBIZ Data Breach Settlement Key Dates

Event	Date
Court ruling on CBIZ’s motion to dismiss	June 2, 2025
Notice mailing	September 25, 2026
Opt-out deadline (postmarked)	November 24, 2026
Objection deadline (postmarked)	November 24, 2026
Claim deadline	December 24, 2026
Final Approval Hearing	January 13, 2027, 9:00 a.m.
Payments	After final approval and any appeals

CBIZ Data Breach Settlement FAQ

How much is the CBIZ data breach settlement?

The maximum CBIZ can be required to pay is $485,000 in total, including payments to class members, fees, costs, service awards, and administration. Class members can claim up to $5,000 for documented losses and a pro rata payment estimated at about $100.

Do I have to file a claim?

Yes. You must submit a valid claim by December 24, 2026 to receive any payment.

Can I get money without proof of loss?

Yes. Any class member can claim the pro rata payment of about $100 without showing a loss. Proof is only required for the out-of-pocket losses claim.

Is the $100 payment guaranteed?

No. $100 is an estimate that assumes a 10% claims rate. The final amount can be higher or lower depending on the number of valid claims and the money left after fees, costs, service awards, and loss claims.

Can I claim both the $100 payment and documented losses?

Yes. A class member can submit a claim for out-of-pocket losses and a claim for the pro rata cash payment.

Does the settlement include credit monitoring?

No. Only the two cash benefits are offered, though you can claim out-of-pocket credit monitoring costs as a documented loss.

Is the CBIZ settlement final?

No. The court still must approve it. The final approval hearing is scheduled for January 13, 2027.

Did CBIZ admit it caused the breach?

No. CBIZ denies any wrongdoing and denies it is or can be held liable. The court has not found CBIZ liable.

What happens if I do nothing?

You get no payment, and if the settlement is approved you give up the right to sue CBIZ over the data incident.

Do I need my own lawyer?

No. The court appointed Lead Class Counsel to represent the class, and you are not charged. You can hire your own lawyer at your own cost.

I lost my notice. Can I still file?

Probably. Contact the administrator at (866) 719-5560 or [email protected] with your full name and mailing address to ask for your LoginID and PIN.

Should I contact the court or CBIZ with questions?

No. The settlement website tells class members not to call the court, the clerk, the judge, or CBIZ. Contact the administrator instead.

How to Contact the Settlement Administrator

• Website: cbizdatabreachsettlement.com
• Phone: (866) 719-5560
• Email: [email protected]
• Mail: In re CBIZ Data Breach Litigation, c/o Simpluris, Inc., P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799

Bottom Line

If CBIZ sent you a notice about the 2024 data incident, you can claim an estimated $100 with no proof of loss, up to $5,000 if you can document qualifying losses, or both, but only if you file by December 24, 2026. The $485,000 figure is a maximum, the $100 is an estimate, and nothing is paid until the court grants final approval after the January 13, 2027 hearing. If you want to opt out or object, you must act earlier, by November 24, 2026.

Sources

1. In re CBIZ Data Breach Litigation official settlement website, Home (cbizdatabreachsettlement.com)
2. Official settlement website, Frequently Asked Questions (cbizdatabreachsettlement.com/faq)
3. Official settlement website, Important Dates (cbizdatabreachsettlement.com/dates)
4. Official settlement website, Important Documents: Notice, Settlement Agreement, and paper Claim Form (cbizdatabreachsettlement.com/documents)
5. Official settlement website, Claim Form (cbizdatabreachsettlement.com/form/claim)
6. Memorandum Opinion and Order, Giddings v. CBIZ Benefits & Insurance Services, Inc., No. 1:24-cv-01722-DCN (N.D. Ohio June 2, 2025)

Researched and written by Israr Ahmad, legal content researcher and founder of AllAboutLawyer.com. Facts in this article were checked against the official settlement website’s FAQ and Important Dates pages and the court’s June 2, 2025 opinion as of October 6, 2026. The Notice and Settlement Agreement control if they differ from this summary.

Disclaimer: AllAboutLawyer.com is not a law firm, and I am not an attorney. This article is general legal information, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Settlement terms, deadlines, payment amounts, and court dates can change, so confirm them on the official website before you act. If you are unsure whether to claim, opt out, or object, consider speaking with a licensed attorney.