GeoTek Inc. Data Breach Settlement, Check If You Qualify — Borron v. GeoTek, Inc., No. 25CU002241C

If you’re a current or former GeoTek employee living in the U.S., and the company’s records show your data was caught up in its 2023 cyberattack — yes, you’re likely included. There’s a $150,000 settlement fund, a $25 (or $75 for California residents) cash payment on offer, and a December 1, 2026 deadline to file a claim.

GeoTek, Inc. Data Breach Settlement — Key Facts

Settlement Amount	$150,000.00 total fund (before fees, costs, and service award)
Claim Deadline	December 1, 2026
Who Qualifies	Current/former GeoTek employees in the U.S. whose data was impacted
Estimated Payout	$25.00 cash ($75.00 for CA residents); up to $2,000.00 for documented losses
Proof Required (Yes/No)	No for cash payment; Yes for expense reimbursement
Settlement Status	Preliminarily approved; awaiting final approval hearing
Court & Case Number	Superior Court of San Diego County, CA, No. 25CU002241C
Law Alleged	UNVERIFIED — specific causes of action not named in available settlement documents
Administrator	Simpluris
Official Claim Site	geotekcyberincident.com
Last Updated	September 18, 2026

Who Is GeoTek, Inc. and Why Are They Being Sued for a Data Breach?

GeoTek, Inc. is a geotechnical and environmental consulting engineering firm with offices across the western United States, including San Diego, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Boise, and Riverside. As a professional services firm, GeoTek keeps detailed personnel records on current and former staff — exactly the kind of file a workplace-focused cyberattack goes after. That’s what makes this a breach about employees, not customers; the class here is limited entirely to people who worked for GeoTek.

What Happened to GeoTek Employees in September 2023?

GeoTek’s settlement notice describes a targeted cyberattack on its computer systems in September 2023, during which certain files containing employee names, addresses, and Social Security numbers were accessed. Independent ransomware-tracking databases, including ransomware.live, attribute the incident to the Cactus ransomware group, dated to on or about September 8, 2023 — a detail the official settlement notice doesn’t spell out itself, though it lines up with the timeline GeoTek gave its Class Members.

Steven Borron, a current or former GeoTek employee, filed suit as Class Representative in Borron v. GeoTek, Inc., now pending in San Diego’s Superior Court. GeoTek denies doing anything wrong, and the court hasn’t ruled on who’s right. Both sides agreed to settle rather than absorb the cost and risk of a trial.

If this sounds familiar, GeoTek isn’t the only employer to land here — Hire Velocity settled a similar employee data breach lawsuit after its own 2025 cybersecurity incident.

Ever wonder why an employer keeps your Social Security number on file years after you’ve left? This is exactly why it matters.

Who Qualifies for the GeoTek, Inc. Data Breach Settlement?

Here’s exactly how to know if this case includes you — and it depends entirely on your employment history, not any customer relationship with GeoTek.

• Current employees of GeoTek, Inc. living in the United States
• Former employees of GeoTek, Inc. living in the United States
• Anyone GeoTek’s own records identify as impacted by the September 2023 Cybersecurity Incident
• People who received a notice postcard starting September 2, 2026

Not included: the presiding judge and their family or staff, GeoTek’s officers and directors, anyone who validly opts out — and, notably, whoever caused the breach is explicitly barred from the class too.

GeoTek Employees Outside California — Are You Still Covered?

Yes. The class isn’t limited to California. It covers current and former GeoTek employees nationwide, as long as GeoTek’s records show they were affected — regardless of which of the company’s five state offices they worked out of.

Not sure if you qualify for the GeoTek, Inc. data breach settlement? A free consultation with a data privacy attorney can help before the November 1, 2026 opt-out and objection deadline.

How Much Can GeoTek, Inc. Data Breach Settlement Class Members Get? Up to $2,000, Plus a Cash Payment

Three separate benefits are on the table, and you can claim more than one.

Credit monitoring: two years of one-bureau credit monitoring with $1,000,000 in identity theft insurance, real-time credit file monitoring, dark web scanning, and public records monitoring. No proof needed.

Out-of-pocket expenses: up to $2,000.00 back for documented losses tied to the breach — credit report or freeze fees, ID replacement costs, postage to contact your bank. The loss has to have happened between September 1, 2023, and December 1, 2026, and you’ll need receipts or comparable proof.

Cash payment: a one-time payment, expected to be $25.00, or $75.00 for California residents. No proof required. That number could move up or down depending on how many people file claims.

Payments go out after the December 11, 2026 final approval hearing, once any appeals resolve. Payments over $600 may appear on a 1099 — worth checking with a tax professional if your reimbursement claim pushes you past that.

Here’s the part worth knowing before you decide whether filing is worth your time: the $150,000 fund pays attorneys’ fees, litigation costs, and a service award first. Class Counsel is asking for up to $50,000 in fees, $15,000 in costs, and a $2,500 service award — up to $67,500 combined — before a cent reaches employee payments. What’s left funds the benefits above.

How to File Your GeoTek, Inc. Data Breach Settlement Claim — Step by Step

1. Go to geotekcyberincident.com/form/claim and find the LoginID and PIN from your postcard notice.
2. Enter your name and contact information.
3. Choose which benefits you’re claiming — credit monitoring, cash payment, expense reimbursement, or all three.
4. Upload proof for out-of-pocket losses, if you’re claiming that benefit.
5. Submit online, or mail a paper form to the Settlement Administrator, postmarked by December 1, 2026.
6. Watch your email — the administrator will follow up if anything’s missing.

Takes about 10 minutes online if you have your postcard handy.

Should GeoTek Class Members Opt Out or Object Before November 1, 2026?

What Opting Out of the GeoTek Settlement Actually Means

Opting out means no payment and no credit monitoring — but you keep the right to sue GeoTek on your own. Most people shouldn’t do this without legal advice first. The deadline is November 1, 2026.

How to Object to the GeoTek Settlement

Objecting is different. You stay in the class, but you tell the court in writing why you disagree. Your objection needs the case name, your contact information, your specific reasons, and whether you or a lawyer plan to speak at the hearing — sent to both the Clerk of the Court in San Diego and the Settlement Administrator, postmarked by November 1, 2026.

Talk to a class action lawsuit attorney before November 1, 2026, if you’re weighing either option.

GeoTek, Inc. Data Breach Settlement — Key Dates, 2026

Milestone	Date
Notification Mailing	September 2, 2026
Opt-Out Deadline	November 1, 2026
Objection Deadline	November 1, 2026
Claim Filing Deadline	December 1, 2026
Final Approval Hearing	December 11, 2026
Expected Payment Date	UNVERIFIED — follows final approval and any appeals; no specific date published

GeoTek, Inc. Data Breach — Frequently Asked Questions, No. 25CU002241C

Do I need a lawyer to file a GeoTek data breach settlement claim?

 No. Class Counsel already represents the class at no cost to you, and filing online takes about 10 minutes with your postcard’s LoginID and PIN.

Is the GeoTek, Inc. settlement legitimate?

 Yes. It’s administered by Simpluris under a settlement pending final approval in the Superior Court of San Diego County.

When will GeoTek settlement payments be sent? 

After the December 11, 2026 final approval hearing, once any appeals are resolved. No exact date has been published.

Do I have to be a current GeoTek employee to qualify? 

No. Former employees qualify too, as long as GeoTek’s records show your information was affected.

Will my GeoTek settlement payment go on a 1099? 

Only if it tops $600 — which is possible if you claim the full $2,000 out-of-pocket benefit, but not from the $25 or $75 cash payment alone.

Can I claim more than one benefit from the GeoTek settlement? 

Yes. Credit monitoring, the cash payment, and expense reimbursement aren’t mutually exclusive — claim whichever apply to you.

What happens if more people file than the $150,000 fund can cover?

 Cash payments shrink pro rata. That’s why the $25 and $75 figures are described as “expected,” not guaranteed.

Sources Used in This GeoTek, Inc. Article

• Official Settlement Website — GeoTek Cybersecurity Incident Settlement, Home: https://geotekcyberincident.com/
• Official Settlement Website — FAQ: https://geotekcyberincident.com/faq/
• Settlement Administrator (Simpluris) — Long Form Notice: https://cw.simpluris.com/docs/public/downloads/GBC/LONG_FORM_NOTICE
• Settlement Administrator (Simpluris) — Settlement Agreement: https://cw.simpluris.com/docs/public/downloads/GBC/SETTLEMENT_AGREEMENT
• Supplementary, non-court source (attack attribution only) — ransomware.live incident record: https://ransomware.live/id/R2VvIFRla0BjYWN0dXM=

Researched and written by Israr Ahmad, legal content researcher and founder of AllAboutLawyer.com. All facts verified against the official settlement website and Simpluris-administered notice on September 18, 2026. Last Updated: September 18, 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.