Bauer Built Tire & Service data breach settlement
Checked Nov 12, 2026 on the official settlement site
Can I claim?
Yes, if you are in the class: all individuals residing in the United States who were sent notice by Bauer Built that their personal information was potentially affected by the April 2023 data security incident. File by Dec 31, 2026 (48 days left). The most one person can receive is $5,500, mostly for documented losses. Without receipts: $45 alternative cash payment instead of the other cash benefits, no proof needed.
File a claim on the official site →- Official settlement site:
- bauersecurityincident.com
- Deadline:
- Dec 31, 2026 (48 days left)
| Claim deadline | Dec 31, 2026 (48 days left) |
|---|---|
| Most one person can get | $5,500 |
| Proof | Cash option without receipts |
| Final approval hearing | Jan 27, 2027 |
| Case | Anderson v. Bauer Built Inc. d/b/a Bauer Built Tire & Service, No. 2026CH05015, Ill. Cir. Ct., Cook County, Chancery Division |
| Data exposed | Names, Social Security numbers, Driver's license numbers, National ID numbers and Bank or financial details |
What happened
Between April 16 and April 21, 2023, a targeted cyberattack hit Bauer Built, a tire and auto service chain. Files that may have held names, Social Security numbers, government ID, driver's license and state ID numbers, and financial account numbers were accessed.
Who can claim from the Bauer Built Tire & Service settlement?
All individuals residing in the United States who were sent notice by Bauer Built that their personal information was potentially affected by the April 2023 data security incident.
How much can I get?
Cash without proof: $45 alternative cash payment instead of the other cash benefits, no proof needed. Documented losses: up to $5,000. Lost time: Up to 4 hours at $25/hour ($100 max) with a short description, counted within the $500 out-of-pocket limit. Also: Out-of-pocket costs up to $500 plus fraud or identity theft losses up to $5,000 with documents; two years of three-bureau credit monitoring with $1 million 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 Jan 27, 2027) and any appeals end, often several months later.
Is the settlement website legit?
Use only the court-approved site: bauersecurityincident.com. Do not pay anyone to file; claims are free.
Sources
- Anderson v. Bauer Built Inc. d/b/a Bauer Built Tire & Service (official site) · Simpluris (settlement administrator) · official
- Bauer Built Tire & Service Data Breach Settlement · ClaimDepot · aggregator
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