Comcast Agrees to $117.5 Million Settlement Over 2023 ...
The proposed settlement provides cash payments and identity protection services to 31 million customers affected by the cyberattack.
broadbandbreakfast.comHere’s the latest on Comcast data breach settlement based on the most recent widely reported updates.
- What happened: Comcast faced a class-action lawsuit over a 2023 data breach that exposed personal information of millions of customers. The parties have been negotiating a settlement to resolve the claims.
- Settlement amount: The proposed settlement is about $117.5 million. This amount is intended to provide cash payments and identity-protection services to affected customers.
- Coverage and affected class: The settlement is reported to cover approximately 31 million to 31.6 million Comcast customers who were notified about the breach.
- Current status: Preliminary approvals have been granted by federal courts in various reports, with final approval hearings scheduled or noted for mid-2026 in several outlets, and one update indicating a hearing date in July 2026. The status may vary by jurisdiction as final approvals proceed.
- What claimants can expect: Eligible members may seek reimbursement for out-of-pocket losses related to the breach (including identity theft and fraud expenses) and may be able to claim for time spent dealing with the breach, subject to caps. Details can include reimbursements up to certain limits and a defined process for submitting claims.
If you were notified about this particular Comcast breach, you may be eligible to participate in the settlement. To verify your eligibility and understand the specific filing deadlines and claim options (such as documentation required and whether you qualify for identity-protection services, cash payments, or time-expense compensation), you should review the official settlement notice or court documents, and consider consulting a consumer-protection attorney if you need tailored guidance.
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