GeoTek data breach settlement
Checked Nov 12, 2026 on the official settlement site
Can I claim?
Yes, if you are in the class: current and former GeoTek employees who reside in the United States and whose information was impacted by the September 2023 cybersecurity incident. File by Dec 1, 2026 (18 days left). The most one person can receive is $2,000, mostly for documented losses. Without receipts: one-time cash payment expected to be $25 ($75 for California residents), no proof or explanation needed; can be claimed alongside the loss reimbursement.
File a claim on the official site →- Official settlement site:
- geotekcyberincident.com
- Deadline:
- Dec 1, 2026 (18 days left)
| Claim deadline | Dec 1, 2026 (18 days left) |
|---|---|
| Most one person can get | $2,000 |
| Proof | Cash option without receipts |
| Total fund | $150,000 |
| Final approval hearing | Dec 11, 2026 |
| Case | Borron, et al. v. GeoTek, Inc., No. 25CU002241C, Cal. Super. Ct., San Diego County |
| Data exposed | Names, Addresses and Social Security numbers |
What happened
In September 2023 a targeted cyberattack hit GeoTek, Inc.'s computer systems. Files that may have held current and former employees' names, addresses and Social Security numbers were accessed.
Who can claim from the GeoTek settlement?
Current and former GeoTek employees who reside in the United States and whose information was impacted by the September 2023 cybersecurity incident.
How much can I get?
Cash without proof: One-time cash payment expected to be $25 ($75 for California residents), no proof or explanation needed; can be claimed alongside the loss reimbursement. Documented losses: up to $2,000. Also: Two years of one-bureau credit monitoring with $1 million identity theft insurance; all benefits are paid from the $150,000 fund after fees and costs and may be reduced pro rata.
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 Dec 11, 2026) and any appeals end, often several months later.
Is the settlement website legit?
Use only the court-approved site: geotekcyberincident.com. Do not pay anyone to file; claims are free.
Sources
- Borron (official site) · Simpluris (settlement administrator) · official
- GeoTek Inc. $150,000 Data Breach Class Action Settlement · ClaimDepot · aggregator
Teollimi is not a law firm and is not affiliated with the court, the claims administrator or GeoTek. Terms on the official settlement site prevail.