Blue Ridge Rural Water Company data breach settlement
Checked Nov 6, 2026 on the official settlement site
Can I claim?
Yes, if you are in the class: people identified in Blue Ridge's records as affected by the July 2024 incident (many received a notice). File by Jan 14, 2027 (69 days left). The most one person can receive is $3,000, mostly for documented losses. Without receipts: flat $50 instead of loss reimbursement, no documents needed.
File a claim on the official site →| Claim deadline | Jan 14, 2027 (69 days left) |
|---|---|
| Most one person can get | $3,000 |
| Proof | Cash option without receipts |
| Class size | 16,360 people |
| Final approval hearing | Feb 22, 2027 |
| Case | Lawrence v. Blue Ridge Rural Water Company, Inc., No. 2025-CP-23-03210, Court of Common Pleas, Greenville County, South Carolina |
| Data exposed | Names, Social Security numbers and Bank or financial details |
What happened
A July 2024 cyberattack on the South Carolina water utility accessed files with names, Social Security numbers and direct-deposit bank account numbers for about 16,360 people.
Who can claim from the Blue Ridge Rural Water Company settlement?
People identified in Blue Ridge's records as affected by the July 2024 incident (many received a notice).
How much can I get?
Cash without proof: Flat $50 instead of loss reimbursement, no documents needed. Documented losses: up to $3,000. Also: Ordinary costs up to $500 and larger documented losses up to $2,500; 2 years of three-bureau credit monitoring.
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 Feb 22, 2027) and any appeals end, often several months later.
Is the settlement website legit?
Use only the court-approved site: blueridgedatasettlement.com. Do not pay anyone to file; claims are free.
Sources
- Blue Ridge Data Settlement - home and FAQ · Settlement administrator (court-authorized site) (official)
- Settlement agreement (class size) · Simpluris (settlement administrator) (court)
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