Ingram Micro Americas $350,000 Data Breach Settlement, Are You Eligible to Claim?

Current and former Ingram Micro Americas employees whose personal information was exposed in a July 2025 cyberattack may be eligible for a cash payment. Ingram Micro Americas, Inc. agreed to pay $350,000 to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it failed to protect employee data. The claim deadline is May 19, 2026, and eligible individuals can receive up to $1,500 with documentation or an estimated $50 without it.

Quick Facts

Field	Detail
Settlement Amount	$350,000
Claim Deadline	May 19, 2026
Who Qualifies	U.S. residents notified by Ingram Micro of the July 2025 data breach
Payout Per Person	Up to $1,500 (with proof) or ~$50 pro rata (without proof)
Proof Required	Yes (for up to $1,500); No (for ~$50 pro rata option)
Settlement Status	Proposed — awaiting final court approval
Administrator	Simpluris
Official Website	IngramMicroSettlement.com

Current Status & What Happens Next

• The settlement is proposed and awaiting final approval at a hearing scheduled for June 3, 2026 in the Circuit Court for Broward County, Florida.
• The deadline to file a claim, opt out, or object is May 19, 2026 — all three fall on the same date.
• Payments will not go out until after the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved.

What Is the Ingram Micro Lawsuit About?

Ingram Micro Americas, Inc. is a technology distribution company headquartered in Irvine, California. Between July 2 and July 3, 2025, an unauthorized third party broke into the company’s internal file repositories and removed files containing private employee information. The stolen files may have included names, Social Security numbers, and other personally identifiable information.

Ingram Micro discovered the breach on December 26, 2025, and began notifying approximately 42,521 affected individuals in January 2026. Plaintiff Charles Rodden, along with several other current and former employees, filed a class action lawsuit alleging that Ingram Micro failed to implement adequate cybersecurity safeguards to protect sensitive employee data.

The lawsuit, Charles Rodden, et al. v. Ingram Micro Americas, Inc., Case No. CACE-25-017034, is pending in the Circuit Court for Broward County, Florida. Ingram Micro denies all wrongdoing. Both parties agreed to settle to avoid the cost and uncertainty of a trial.

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Who Is Eligible to File a Claim?

The settlement class includes all living U.S. residents who received an official data breach notification from Ingram Micro Americas. Specifically:

• You may qualify if you received a notice from Ingram Micro Americas, Inc. stating that your private information was affected by the July 2025 data incident.
• You may qualify if you are a current or former employee of Ingram Micro Americas whose name, Social Security number, or other personal data was stored in the affected files.
• You may qualify if you applied for a job with Ingram Micro Americas and had your personal information on file with the company at the time of the breach.
• You may qualify if you are a U.S. resident and are listed in Ingram Micro’s records as a class member.

You do not qualify if you are a current director, officer, or agent of Ingram Micro Americas, a government entity, or a judge or court staff member assigned to this case.

If you are unsure whether you received a notice or are a class member, contact the settlement administrator at (844) 340-8677 or [email protected].

How Much Can You Receive?

The $350,000 settlement fund will first cover attorneys’ fees (up to $200,000), settlement administration costs, and service award payments of $1,500 each for the five class representatives. The remaining funds go toward two types of cash payments and free credit monitoring for all class members.

Credit Monitoring (All Class Members — Automatic) Every class member automatically qualifies for two years of CyEx Financial Shield Complete. This service includes $1 million in financial fraud insurance and monitoring for identity theft, unauthorized financial transactions, and high-risk personal information activity. Enrollment instructions and your activation code appear in the notice you received. Note: credit monitoring enrollment will open after the court grants final approval.

Cash Payment A — Documented Losses (Up to $1,500) If you suffered actual, out-of-pocket expenses because of the data breach, you can claim reimbursement of up to $1,500. Eligible losses must have occurred between July 3, 2025 and May 19, 2026. Covered expenses include:

• Identity theft or fraud losses
• Fees for credit reports, credit monitoring, or credit freezes
• Costs to replace government-issued IDs
• Postage for breach-related correspondence with banks or agencies

You must submit third-party documentation — such as receipts, bank statements, or invoices — to support your claim. Personal declarations or affidavits alone do not qualify as sufficient proof, though they may supplement other documentation.

Cash Payment B — Pro Rata Cash (No Proof Required) Instead of Cash Payment A, you may claim a proportional share of a $100,000 fund. This fund divides equally among all valid claimants for this option. The estimated payout is currently $50, but the final amount may be higher or lower depending on total claim volume. You cannot claim both Payment A and Payment B — choose one.

Similar small-fund settlements like the RINA Accountants & Advisors $400,000 data breach settlement also used a Simpluris-administered pro rata structure for employees whose Social Security numbers were exposed.

How to File a Claim

Step 1 — Visit the official claim portal at IngramMicroSettlement.com/form/claim

Step 2 — Enter your personal details, including your name, address, and contact information as they appear on your settlement notice.

Step 3 — Choose your payment option: Cash Payment A (documented losses, up to $1,500) or Cash Payment B (pro rata, estimated $50, no proof required).

Step 4 — If you choose Cash Payment A, upload your supporting documentation such as receipts, bank statements, or invoices showing breach-related expenses.

Step 5 — Review your information carefully and submit your completed claim form before May 19, 2026. If filing by mail, your form must be postmarked by that date and sent to: Ingram Micro Data Incident Settlement, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958.

Step 6 — Save your confirmation number or keep a copy of your mailed form for your records.

Estimated time to complete: 5–10 minutes online.

Important Deadlines & Dates

Milestone	Date
Data Breach Occurred	July 2–3, 2025
Breach Discovered by Ingram Micro	December 26, 2025
Affected Individuals Notified	January 16, 2026
Claims Period Opens	TBD (notice mailing date)
Claim Filing Deadline	May 19, 2026
Opt-Out Deadline	May 19, 2026
Objection Deadline	May 19, 2026
Final Approval Hearing	June 3, 2026 at 8:45 a.m. ET (virtual)
Expected Payment Date	TBD — after final approval and resolution of any appeals

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a lawyer to file a claim in the Ingram Micro settlement? 

No. The court has already appointed Class Counsel — Jeff Ostrow of Kopelowitz Ostrow P.A. and Mariya Weekes of Milberg PLLC — to represent all class members at no cost. You may hire your own lawyer at your own expense if you prefer.

Is the Ingram Micro settlement legitimate?

 Yes. It is a court-supervised class action in the Circuit Court for Broward County, Florida, Case No. CACE-25-017034. The official website is IngramMicroSettlement.com, administered by Simpluris. You can also reach the administrator directly at (844) 340-8677.

When will I receive my Ingram Micro settlement payment? 

Payments go out after the court grants final approval at the June 3, 2026 hearing and after any appeals are resolved. The timeline depends on whether the settlement faces appeals. Check IngramMicroSettlement.com regularly for distribution updates.

What if I missed the Ingram Micro claim deadline?

 If you do not submit a valid claim by May 19, 2026, you will not receive a cash payment. Unless you formally opt out, you remain bound by the settlement and give up your right to sue Ingram Micro Americas separately over this breach.

Will my Ingram Micro settlement payment affect my taxes? 

It may. Reimbursements for documented out-of-pocket losses are generally not taxable income, but pro rata cash payments may be treated as ordinary income by the IRS. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

What personal information was exposed in the Ingram Micro breach?

 The files accessed during the July 2025 cyberattack may have contained names, Social Security numbers, and other personally identifiable information belonging to current and former employees and job applicants. The exact data exposed varies by individual.

What is the difference between Cash Payment A and Cash Payment B?

 Cash Payment A reimburses up to $1,500 for actual, documented out-of-pocket losses — proof such as receipts or bank statements is required. Cash Payment B is an estimated $50 pro rata payment that requires no documentation. You must choose one option, not both.

Do I need to enroll separately to receive the free credit monitoring?

 Yes. You need the activation code included in your notice to sign up for two years of CyEx Financial Shield Complete. Enrollment instructions will appear on IngramMicroSettlement.com after final court approval. Keep your activation code safe.

Sources & References

• IngramMicroSettlement.com — Official Settlement Website
• IngramMicroSettlement.com — FAQ Page
• Maine Attorney General — Data Breach Notification Filing, Ingram Micro Inc

Also see: NWRPC Northwest Retirement Plan Consultants $1.2M Data Breach Settlement: Claim Up to $3,000— a similar employee-data breach settlement also administered by Simpluris with a comparable claim structure.

Last Updated: March 22, 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.