Complete Payroll Solutions $2.6M Data Breach Settlement Here’s How to Claim Up to $5,000 Before June 18, 2026

On March 10, 2024, Complete Payroll Solutions became aware of a cybersecurity incident that an investigation determined potentially impacted certain data — including names, addresses, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, financial information, and health insurance information. Approximately 376,943 individuals may have been affected. The company agreed to pay $2,600,000 to resolve the resulting class action lawsuits without admitting wrongdoing. If you received a data breach notice from CPS, you can claim up to $5,000 for documented losses, an estimated $100 cash payment, and three years of free credit monitoring — but you must file by June 18, 2026.

Field	Detail
Settlement Amount	$2,600,000
Claim Deadline	June 18, 2026
Opt-Out / Objection Deadline	May 19, 2026
Who Qualifies	Anyone who received a data breach notice from CPS regarding the March 10, 2024 breach
Payout — Documented Losses	Up to $5,000 (with supporting documentation)
Payout — No-Proof Cash	~$100 pro rata (no documentation needed)
Payout — Credit Monitoring	3 years, free (no documentation needed)
Preliminary Approval	February 18, 2026
Final Fairness Hearing	June 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET
Case	Dunn, et al. v. Complete Payroll Solutions, LLC, No. 1:25-CV-30045-LTS
Court	U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Administrator	Kroll Settlement Administration
Official Website	CPSSettlement.com
Phone	(833) 447-9925

Where things stand right now:

• The settlement received preliminary approval from the court on February 18, 2026.
• The settlement class is closed — meaning it covers only those who received a breach notice or were otherwise identified as impacted. You cannot self-enroll if you did not receive notification.
• The Final Fairness Hearing is scheduled for June 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET in Boston. The claim deadline is one week earlier — June 18, 2026.

CPS Handles Payroll for Over 10,000 Employers — and One Breach Exposed It All

Complete Payroll Solutions provides HR, benefits, and payroll processing for over 10,000 clients across the country. The breach affected the personal information of those clients’ current and former employees. This is the kind of data that doesn’t just include a name and email — it’s the most sensitive information an employer collects.

The investigation determined the breach potentially impacted names, addresses, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, financial information, and health insurance information. CPS sent breach notifications to impacted individuals beginning on February 25, 2025, continuing through April 25, 2025 — nearly a full year after the incident itself.

The plaintiffs — Patrick Dunn, Patricia Brown, Eric Marcial, Sokankelly Lim, Patrick Nowak, Carolyn Strycharz, and James Connors — allege that CPS is liable for negligence, breach of implied contract, invasion of privacy, and unjust enrichment. CPS denies all claims but agreed to settle to avoid the costs and uncertainty of continued litigation.

Got a Breach Notice From CPS? You’re In — But the Class Is Closed

The Settlement Class includes all persons who were sent a notice from CPS regarding potential impact from the Data Incident discovered on or around March 10, 2024, or otherwise determined to have potentially had their personal information impacted by the breach.

This is a closed class. If you never received a notification letter from Complete Payroll Solutions, you are not eligible to file a claim. If you received a notice and are unsure whether it applies to this settlement, contact the administrator at (833) 447-9925 or visit CPSSettlement.com.

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Three Ways to Benefit — Pick One, Two, or All Three

There are two types of cash payments available to Settlement Class Members, and both can be combined with free credit monitoring.

Option 1 — Up to $5,000 for Documented Losses (proof required)

Settlement Class Members may claim up to $5,000 for unreimbursed losses and expenses attributable to the Data Incident. Losses may include out-of-pocket credit monitoring costs incurred on or after March 10, 2024 through June 18, 2026; unreimbursed losses from actual fraud or identity theft; and unreimbursed bank fees, long distance phone charges, postage, or mileage.

To receive reimbursement, you must submit a Claim Form with “reasonable documentation” — meaning third-party documentation such as identity theft monitoring expenses, credit card statements, or phone bills. You cannot be reimbursed for expenses already covered by another source, including compensation provided in CPS’s original breach notification.

Option 2 — ~$100 Cash Payment (no proof needed)

Settlement Class Members can submit a claim for a pro rata cash payment estimated at $100. The final amount will be calculated after administration costs, attorneys’ fees, service awards, and documented loss claims are paid out of the Settlement Fund. This amount goes up if fewer people file, and down if more do.

Option 3 — 3 Years of Credit Monitoring (no proof needed)

Settlement Class Members who choose to receive credit monitoring will receive a code to enroll in a program that provides three years of one-bureau credit monitoring, dark web monitoring, identity theft insurance coverage for up to $1,000,000, and fully managed identity recovery services.

You can select all three options on a single claim form.

How to File Your Claim at CPSSettlement.com Before June 18

Step 1 — Go to CPSSettlement.com Click “Submit an Online Claim.” This is the only court-authorized claims website for this settlement.

Step 2 — Select your benefit options Choose any combination: documented losses, the pro rata cash payment, and/or credit monitoring. You can select all three.

Step 3 — Gather documentation if claiming losses over $100 You must include third-party documentation such as bank statements, credit card statements, or phone bills to support any claim for documented monetary losses. The no-proof cash payment and credit monitoring require no supporting documents.

Step 4 — Submit online or by mail Claim forms may be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 18, 2026, at CPSSettlement.com, or mailed to: Dunn, et al. v. Complete Payroll Solutions, LLC, c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, ATTN: Claims, P.O. Box 5324, New York, NY 10150-5324, postmarked by June 18, 2026.

Step 5 — Save your confirmation Note your submission date and keep a copy of any documentation you submitted. Update your address with Kroll if it changes before your payment arrives.

Estimated time to complete: 10–15 minutes (longer if gathering documentation for loss claims).

Key Dates at a Glance

Milestone	Date
Data Breach Occurs	March 10, 2024
CPS Sends Breach Notifications	February 25 – April 25, 2025
Lawsuit Filed	2025 (Dunn, et al. v. CPS, No. 1:25-CV-30045-LTS)
Preliminary Approval	February 18, 2026
Opt-Out Deadline	May 19, 2026
Objection Deadline	May 19, 2026
Claim Filing Deadline	June 18, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET
Final Fairness Hearing	June 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET
Expected Payment Date	TBD — after final approval and any appeals

Questions People Are Actually Asking About This Settlement

I work for a company that uses CPS for payroll — does that mean I qualify?

 Possibly. The breach affected current and former employees of the companies that use CPS for payroll processing. If CPS sent you a data breach notification letter, you qualify. If you did not receive a notice, the class is closed and you cannot self-enroll.

Do I need a lawyer to file a claim? 

No. The Court appointed Danielle L. Perry of Mason LLP, Carl V. Malmstrom of Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLC, and David K. Lietz of Milberg PLLC as Class Counsel to represent you at no direct charge. The online claim form takes about 10–15 minutes.

Is CPSSettlement.com the real site or a scam? 

This website is authorized by the Court, supervised by counsel to the parties, and controlled by the Class Administrator approved by the Court. It is the only authorized website for this case. The administrator is Kroll Settlement Administration. Always verify by calling (833) 447-9925 directly.

When will I receive my payment? 

The Court will hold the Final Fairness Hearing on June 25, 2026. If the Court approves the Settlement, there may be appeals. Settlement benefits will be distributed as soon as possible after final approval and after any appeals are resolved. Realistically, payments are unlikely before late 2026.

Can I claim both the $5,000 documented loss reimbursement and the $100 cash payment? 

Yes. Settlement Class Members who make a claim for Documented Monetary Losses can also choose to receive a pro rata cash payment and three years of credit monitoring. All three benefits stack — they are not mutually exclusive.

What if I do nothing? 

If you do nothing, you will not receive any benefits from this Settlement, and you will give up your right to sue, continue to sue, or be part of any other lawsuit against CPS about the legal issues resolved by this Settlement. Filing a claim is the only way to get paid.

Will this settlement payment affect my taxes? 

Class action settlement payments related to data breach claims may be treated as taxable income depending on the nature of your claim. Reimbursements for actual documented losses may be treated differently than pro rata cash payments. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

What if I already paid for credit monitoring after the breach?

Out-of-pocket credit monitoring costs incurred on or after March 10, 2024 through June 18, 2026 are eligible for reimbursement under the documented loss claim, up to the $5,000 cap. Keep your receipts or statements showing those payments.

Sources & References

• Official Settlement Website: CPSSettlement.com

Last Updated: April 3, 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.