Chimienti & Associates 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 Chimienti & Associates' records as affected by the March 2024 incident (many received a notice directly). File by Dec 28, 2026 (52 days left). The most one person can receive is $5,000, mostly for documented losses. Without receipts: pro rata cash payment of up to $100 instead of documented losses, no documents needed.
File a claim on the official site →| Claim deadline | Dec 28, 2026 (52 days left) |
|---|---|
| Most one person can get | $5,000 |
| Proof | Cash option without receipts |
| Total fund | $650,000 |
| Final approval hearing | Jan 12, 2027 |
| Case | David Fonseca v. Chimienti & Associates, No. VCU315048, Superior Court of California, Tulare County |
| Data exposed | Names, Social Security numbers, Dates of birth, Driver's license numbers, Bank or financial details and Medical information |
What happened
A March 2024 cyberattack on the California insurance agency may have exposed names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, state IDs, financial account data and health information. The site does not give a head count.
Who can claim from the Chimienti & Associates settlement?
People identified in Chimienti & Associates' records as affected by the March 2024 incident (many received a notice directly).
How much can I get?
Cash without proof: Pro rata cash payment of up to $100 instead of documented losses, no documents needed. Documented losses: up to $5,000. Also: 2 years of CyEx Financial Shield Complete 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 Jan 12, 2027) and any appeals end, often several months later.
Is the settlement website legit?
Use only the court-approved site: chimientidatasettlement.com. Do not pay anyone to file; claims are free.
Sources
- Chimienti Data Settlement - home and FAQ · Settlement administrator (court-authorized site) (official)
Teollimi is not a law firm and is not affiliated with the court, the claims administrator or Chimienti & Associates. Terms on the official settlement site prevail.