Maxar Space Data Breach Settlement, Are You Eligible to Claim? Deadline to File For Claim Is July 16, 2026

Prepared by the AllAboutLawyer.com Editorial Team and reviewed for factual accuracy against official court records and the Simpluris settlement administrator website on April 22, 2026. Last Updated: April 22, 2026

What Is the Maxar Space Settlement?

The Maxar Space Data Breach Settlement is a data breach class action where eligible U.S. residents whose personal information was compromised in Maxar’s October 2024 cyberattack can receive up to $3,500 in reimbursed expenses — plus three years of credit monitoring — by filing a claim before July 16, 2026. Plaintiffs allege that Maxar Space LLC and Maxar Space Robotics LLC failed to adequately protect employee and contractor personal data. The parties reached a proposed settlement now pending final court approval on September 24, 2026.

 Quick-Facts

Field	Detail
Settlement Amount	TBD — total fund not publicly disclosed; per-claimant maximum is $3,500 for documented out-of-pocket losses
Claim Deadline	July 16, 2026 (online submission or postmark)
Who Qualifies	All living U.S. residents whose PII was potentially compromised in Maxar’s October 2024 Data Incident, including all persons who received a breach notice letter
Payout Per Person	Up to $3,500 (with proof); up to $80 for lost time (no proof required); up to $100 CCPA payment for California residents (pro rata, may be reduced if claims exceed $15,000)
Proof Required	Yes — for out-of-pocket expenses; No — for lost time claim
Settlement Status	Proposed — Pending Final Court Approval (hearing September 24, 2026)
Administrator	Simpluris, Inc. — [email protected] / (833) 386-6494
Official Website	maxarsettlement.com
Last Updated	April 22, 2026

Current Status & What Happens Next

• The settlement received preliminary approval and the Simpluris administrator began emailing notifications to class members on April 17, 2026. The opt-out and objection deadlines are both June 16, 2026.
• The Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for September 24, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., in Department 22 of the Superior Court of Santa Clara County, San Jose, California.
• If the Court grants final approval and no appeals are filed, settlement benefits will be distributed after the appeals period closes — no specific payment date has been confirmed yet.

What Is the Maxar Space Lawsuit About? In Re: Maxar Data Security Litigation, No. 24CV452108

On October 11, 2024, Maxar Space LLC discovered that an unauthorized third party had accessed its computer systems using a Hong Kong-based IP address. The intruder had access for approximately one week before Maxar detected the breach. The company began mailing data breach notification letters to affected individuals on November 15, 2024.

The lawsuit alleges that Maxar violated the California Consumer Privacy Act (Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.150) — commonly known as the CCPA — by failing to implement and maintain reasonable security procedures and practices to protect personally identifiable information (PII). Class Representatives Cynthia Replogle and Philipp Covington filed suit in the Superior Court of the State of California, Santa Clara County. Consumers are harmed when their Social Security numbers, home addresses, employment data, and other sensitive identifiers are exposed — creating ongoing risks of identity theft, unauthorized account access, and financial fraud.

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Who Is Eligible for the Maxar Space Settlement?

The Court defines the Settlement Class as all living persons residing in the United States whose PII was potentially compromised in the Data Incident announced by Maxar in or around October 2024. Here is the specific checklist:

• You may qualify if you received a data breach notification letter from Maxar Space LLC or Maxar Space Robotics LLC in or after November 2024.
• You may qualify if your personal information — including your name, Social Security number, home address, gender, employment information, or business contact information — was stored in Maxar’s systems as of October 2024.
• You may qualify if you are a living U.S. resident and have not already excluded yourself from the class.
• You may qualify if you are a California resident, which entitles you to an additional CCPA cash payment of approximately $100 (subject to pro-rata reduction).
• You do NOT qualify if you are a judge in this case, a lawyer for either side, a Maxar officer or director, or a government entity.

For comparison, see how eligibility criteria differ in related cases such as the AT&T data breach settlement claims we’ve covered on AllAboutLawyer.com.

How Much Money Can You Get from the Maxar Space Settlement?

Maxar’s settlement offers three separate, stackable benefit tiers. You are not limited to one — you may file for every tier you qualify for.

Tier 1 — Out-of-Pocket Expense Reimbursement (with proof): Up to $3,500 for documented expenses caused by the Data Incident. Covered costs include bank and credit card fees, postage, long-distance phone charges, data charges, local travel gas costs, and fees for credit reports or credit monitoring. Receipts are required; personal notes alone are not sufficient. Expenses must have occurred after October 11, 2024.

Tier 2 — Lost Time Compensation (no proof required): Up to 4 hours at $20.00 per hour, for a maximum of $80.00, to compensate for time spent addressing the breach. Note: this $80 counts toward the $3,500 cap above.

Tier 3 — CCPA Payment (California residents only): An additional expected payment of $100.00, paid separately from the expense cap. This amount may be reduced on a pro-rata basis if total California claims exceed $15,000.

Tier 4 — Credit Monitoring (all class members): Three years of credit monitoring from a credit bureau, bundled with $1,000,000 in identity theft insurance. An enrollment code will be emailed after your claim is processed.

Step-by-Step: How to File Your Maxar Space Claim Form

1. Visit the official claim portal at maxarsettlement.com/form/claim.
2. Enter your personal details — name, address, and contact information as they appear in your breach notice letter.
3. Select your benefit tier(s) — out-of-pocket expenses, lost time, CCPA payment (if California resident), and/or credit monitoring.
4. Upload supporting documentation — receipts or records for any out-of-pocket expense claims (no documentation needed for the lost time tier).
5. Submit your claim form before July 16, 2026 (online or postmarked by that date if mailing).
6. Save your confirmation number for your records — you will need it if you need to follow up with the administrator.

Estimated time to complete: 5–10 minutes online.

If you prefer to mail your claim, download the form at maxarsettlement.com/documents and send it to: Maxar Data Incident Settlement, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958.

Important Deadlines & Dates

Milestone	Date
Breach Discovered by Maxar	October 11, 2024
Breach Notification Letters Mailed	November 15, 2024
Class Action Filed	Case No. 24CV452108, Superior Court of California, Santa Clara County
Notification Emails Sent to Class Members	April 17, 2026
Claims Period Opens	TBD — claim portal is currently live at maxarsettlement.com
Opt-Out Deadline	June 16, 2026
Objection Deadline	June 16, 2026
Claim Filing Deadline	July 16, 2026
Final Approval Hearing	September 24, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. — Dept. 22, Superior Court of Santa Clara County, 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113
Expected Payment Date	TBD — benefits distributed after final approval and resolution of any appeals

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do I need a lawyer to file a Maxar settlement claim?

No. The Court appointed John J. Nelson of Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman, PLLC and A. Brooke Murphy of Murphy Law Firm as Class Counsel to represent all class members at no charge. You can file your claim directly at maxarsettlement.com without hiring your own attorney. If you want independent legal advice, you may hire a lawyer at your own expense.

2. Is this Maxar settlement legitimate?

Yes. In Re: Maxar Data Security Litigation, Case No. 24CV452108, is a real case pending in the Superior Court of the State of California, Santa Clara County. The settlement administrator is Simpluris, Inc., a nationally recognized claims administration firm. You can verify the case at the Santa Clara County courthouse at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

3. When will I receive my Maxar settlement payment?

The Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for September 24, 2026. If the Court approves the settlement and no appeals are filed, Simpluris will distribute payments after the appeals period closes. No exact payment date has been confirmed by the administrator yet.

4. What if I missed the Maxar claim deadline?

The claim deadline is July 16, 2026. If that date has passed when you read this article, the claims period is closed and you are no longer eligible to receive settlement benefits. You will still be bound by the settlement release unless you opted out before June 16, 2026.

5. Will this Maxar settlement payment affect my taxes?

Settlement payments may be taxable income depending on the type of benefit received. Reimbursements for documented out-of-pocket losses are often treated differently than general cash awards. Consult a qualified tax professional regarding your specific situation — the Simpluris administrator cannot provide tax advice.

6. What personal data was exposed in the Maxar breach?

The files accessed in the October 2024 cyberattack may have contained names, Social Security numbers, home addresses, gender, employment status, employee numbers, job titles, supervisors, department information, hire dates, termination dates, and business contact information. The specific data exposed varies by individual — your breach notification letter identifies what information was affected for you.

7. Can I still opt out of the Maxar settlement?

Yes — but only until June 16, 2026. To opt out, mail a signed Request for Exclusion to: Maxar Data Incident Settlement, ATTN: Exclusion Request, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799. Your request must include the case name (In Re: Maxar Data Security Litigation, No. 24CV452108), your full name, and a clear statement that you do not want to participate. Opting out preserves your right to sue Maxar independently.

8. What does the CCPA payment mean for California residents?

California residents can claim an additional $100 cash payment under the California Consumer Privacy Act (Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.150), which gives residents a private right of action when their unencrypted personal information is exposed due to a company’s failure to maintain reasonable security practices. This payment is separate from the $3,500 expense cap and may be reduced proportionally if total California CCPA claims exceed $15,000.

Sources & References

• Official Settlement Website: maxarsettlement.com — Simpluris, Inc., Settlement Administrator
• Official Case FAQs: maxarsettlement.com/faq
• Superior Court of the State of California, Santa Clara County — Case No. 24CV452108, 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113
• California Attorney General — CCPA Private Right of Action: oag.ca.gov/privacy/ccpa

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.