Autobell Car Wash data breach settlement
Checked Nov 6, 2026 on the official settlement site
Can I claim?
Yes, if you are in the class: anyone living in the US who was notified that their personal information was involved in Autobell's April 2024 data incident. File by Nov 12, 2026 (6 days left). The most one person can receive is $5,000, mostly for documented losses. Without receipts: flat $45 instead of loss/time reimbursement, no documents needed.
File a claim on the official site →| Claim deadline | Nov 12, 2026 (6 days left) |
|---|---|
| Most one person can get | $5,000 |
| Proof | Cash option without receipts |
| Final approval hearing | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Case | Pauken v. Autobell Car Wash, LLC, No. 26CV006404-590, Superior Court of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina |
| Data exposed | Names and Social Security numbers |
What happened
A cyberattack on Autobell's systems between April 1 and 7, 2024 accessed files containing names and Social Security numbers. The number of people affected is not stated on the site.
Who can claim from the Autobell Car Wash settlement?
Anyone living in the US who was notified that their personal information was involved in Autobell's April 2024 data incident.
How much can I get?
Cash without proof: Flat $45 instead of loss/time reimbursement, no documents needed. Documented losses: up to $5,000. Lost time: Up to 4 hours at $25/hour with a sworn statement (counts toward the $5,000 cap). Also: 2 years of three-bureau credit monitoring with identity theft insurance.
Do I need proof?
Cash option without receipts. Keep receipts if you want to claim documented losses too.
When will I get paid?
Payments start after the court grants final approval (hearing Nov 9, 2026) and any appeals end, often several months later.
Is the settlement website legit?
Use only the court-approved site: www.autobelldatasettlement.com. Do not pay anyone to file; claims are free.
Sources
- Autobell Data Settlement - home · Settlement administrator (court-authorized site) (official)
Teollimi is not a law firm and is not affiliated with the court, the claims administrator or Autobell Car Wash. Terms on the official settlement site prevail.