Holt Group Data Breach Settlement, Check If You Qualify — Damon Quinn and Scott Moran v. B.D. Holt Co., No. 2025CI06321

If Holt Group sent you a data breach letter after the December 2024 cyberattack, you’re likely included. You can claim up to $5,000 for documented losses, or take $50 with no proof. The deadline is December 1, 2026. This is Damon Quinn and Scott Moran v. B.D. Holt Co., No. 2025CI06321, in Bexar County, Texas.

Holt Group Data Breach Settlement — Key Facts

Item	Details
Settlement Amount	UNVERIFIED — the administrator’s pages list benefits but no total fund figure
Claim Deadline	December 1, 2026 (online, or postmarked by mail)
Who Qualifies	U.S. residents whose information was potentially accessed in the December 26–27, 2024 incident and who were sent a notice letter
Estimated Payout	Up to $5,000.00 documented losses; up to $80.00 time spent; or $50.00 flat alternative. Plus two years of credit monitoring
Proof Required	Yes for documented losses. No for the $50.00 alternative
Settlement Status	Preliminary approval granted August 28, 2026. Final approval pending
Court & Case Number	37th Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas — No. 2025CI06321
Law Alleged	UNVERIFIED — the administrator’s pages don’t name the laws; complaint not reviewed
Administrator	Simpluris
Official Claim Site	holtgroupdatasettlement.com/form/claim
Last Updated	October 3, 2026

Who Is Holt Group and Why Are They Being Sued for a Data Breach?

B.D. Holt Co. does business as Holt Group. Criminals got into its network in December 2024 and may have reached files holding names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers and financial account information. You can’t reset a Social Security number.

What Happened to Holt Group’s Data Between December 26 and 27, 2024?

It was a cyberattack. Criminals got into Holt Group’s network on those two days, and the lawsuit says certain files holding private information may have been accessed. Those files may have held some combination of names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers and financial account information.

Holt Group denies it did anything wrong. The settlement website says the court “has not decided who is right,” which is normal for a settlement. But if a Holt Group letter reached your mailbox, your information is what’s in question.

Did you pay to freeze your credit or replace an ID after your letter arrived? That’s what this settlement reimburses.

Who Qualifies for the Holt Group Data Breach Settlement?

If you’re asking “do I qualify for the Holt Group settlement,” here’s exactly how to know.

The class covers U.S. residents whose private information was potentially accessed in the December 26–27, 2024 incident and who were sent a notice letter.

Who is not included:

• Holt Group and its affiliates, officers and agents
• Any governmental entity
• The judge, the judge’s family and court staff
• Anyone who files a valid, timely opt-out
• Whoever carried out the attack

You have 59 days from today to file, and the online form won’t open without the LoginID and PIN printed on your notice. Lost the letter? Email the administrator your full name and mailing address to request them.

Holt Group Data Breach Victims Outside Texas — Are You Still Covered?

Yes. The case sits in a Texas state court, but the class covers people residing anywhere in the United States.

Not sure if you qualify for the Holt Group data breach settlement? A free consultation with a data privacy attorney can help before the December 1, 2026 deadline.

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

How much will I get from the Holt Group data breach settlement? It depends on which option you pick.

Holt Group Payout With Proof — Up to $5,000

Keep every receipt. Out-of-pocket losses from December 26, 2024 through December 1, 2026 are reimbursable up to $5,000.00, including fraud losses, credit freeze fees and replacement IDs. A signed statement alone won’t count as proof.

Holt Group Time Payment and the $50 Alternative

Time counts too. You can claim up to four hours at $20.00 an hour, for $80.00 at most, or take a flat $50.00 with no proof instead. Here’s the math: the time option beats the flat payment once you pass two and a half hours.

Holt Group Credit Monitoring — Two Years

Every class member can claim two years of three-bureau credit monitoring with $1 million in fraud protection. You still have to claim it.

What the Holt Group Settlement Pages Don’t Say

The administrator’s pages list no total fund, and they don’t say whether payments shrink if claims run high. Payments also wait on final approval and any appeals. Class Counsel will ask for $250,000.00 in fees and costs, and the FAQ says Holt Group pays it. That reads fine, but without a stated fund I can’t tell you what happens to your check if claims pile up.

How to File Your Holt Group Data Breach Settlement Claim — Step by Step

1. Find your notice. The LoginID and PIN are at the top.
2. Go to holtgroupdatasettlement.com/form/claim and log in.
3. Pick credit monitoring and one cash option.
4. Upload receipts if you’re claiming documented losses.
5. Submit and save any confirmation you get.
6. Prefer mail? Download the form and postmark it by December 1, 2026 to P.O. Box 25191, Santa Ana, CA 92799.

Missing your LoginID or PIN? Email [email protected] or call (833) 296-0885. File while the letter’s still in your hands.

Should Holt Group Class Members Opt Out or Object Before November 16, 2026?

What Opting Out of the Holt Group Settlement Actually Means

You get no payment, but you keep the right to sue Holt Group on your own. Your signed request must reach the administrator, postmarked or emailed, by November 16, 2026.

How to Object to the Holt Group Settlement

You stay in the class and tell the court why you disagree. File it with the Clerk of the Court, 101 W Nueva Street, Suite 217, San Antonio, TX 78205 by November 16, 2026, and mail copies to the other parties. It needs ten specific items, so read FAQ 16 first.

Talk to a class action lawsuit attorney before November 16, 2026 if you’re considering either option.

Holt Group Data Breach Settlement — Key Dates, 2026

Milestone	Date
Settlement Proposed	UNVERIFIED — not listed on the administrator’s pages
Preliminary Approval Granted	August 28, 2026
Notice Mailing	September 28, 2026
Claims Period Opens	UNVERIFIED — not listed
Opt-Out Deadline	November 16, 2026
Objection Deadline	November 16, 2026
Claim Filing Deadline	December 1, 2026
Final Approval Hearing	December 16, 2026, 8:30 AM Central, by video conference
Expected Payment Date	UNVERIFIED — follows final approval and any appeals; no date given

One catch. FAQ question 11 lists the final approval hearing as December 1, 2026, but question 18, the home page and the dates page say December 16. I’m using December 16.

Holt Group Data Breach — Frequently Asked Questions, No. 2025CI06321

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

 No. File online with the LoginID and PIN from your notice, or by mail to the administrator in Santa Ana, California. Class Counsel William B. Federman and Jeff Ostrow represent the class at no charge to you.

Is the Holt Group data breach settlement legitimate?

 The settlement website says a court authorized it. The case sits in the 37th Judicial District Court in Bexar County, Texas, and preliminary approval came August 28, 2026.

When will Holt Group settlement payments be sent? 

Only after the court grants final approval, set for December 16, 2026, and any appeals are resolved. The administrator gives no payment date and asks for patience.

What if I missed the Holt Group claim deadline? 

The settlement site says a valid, timely claim form is the only way to get benefits. The deadline is December 1, 2026. Call (833) 296-0885 if you’re unsure of your status.

Will my Holt Group settlement payment go on a 1099?

 The settlement pages don’t address taxes. Payments over $600 may appear on a 1099, and the largest cash option here is $5,000.00. Ask a tax professional.

How much will I get from the Holt Group data breach settlement?

 Up to $5,000.00 for documented losses, up to $80.00 for time, or $50.00 flat. Everyone eligible can also claim two years of credit monitoring. No total fund is published.

Who are the Holt Group settlement lawyers, and how are they paid?

 William B. Federman of Federman & Sherwood and Jeff Ostrow of Kopelowitz Ostrow P.A. They’ll ask for $250,000.00 in fees and costs, which the FAQ says Holt Group pays.

Sources Used in This Holt Group Data Breach Article

• Settlement Administrator (Simpluris) — Home page, accessed October 3, 2026: https://holtgroupdatasettlement.com/
• Settlement Administrator (Simpluris) — FAQ page, accessed October 3, 2026: https://holtgroupdatasettlement.com/faq/
• Settlement Administrator (Simpluris) — Claim form login page, accessed October 3, 2026: https://holtgroupdatasettlement.com/form/claim
• Settlement Administrator (Simpluris) — Important Dates page, accessed October 3, 2026: https://holtgroupdatasettlement.com/dates/

Researched and written by Israr Ahmad, legal content researcher and founder of AllAboutLawyer.com. All facts verified against the official settlement administrator website (Simpluris) on October 3, 2026. Last Updated: October 3, 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.