The Merchant of Tennis data breach settlement
Checked Nov 6, 2026 on the official settlement site
Can I claim?
Yes, if you are in the class: people whose information was affected by the February 2024 incident. Those on the company's list get cash automatically; third-party truck or delivery drivers who were not employees must file a claim. File by Jan 27, 2027 (82 days left). The most one person can receive is $2,045, mostly for documented losses. Without receipts: automatic cash payment estimated at $45 for California residents and $15 for others (non-employee drivers must file a claim), no documents needed.
File a claim on the official site →| Claim deadline | Jan 27, 2027 (82 days left) |
|---|---|
| Most one person can get | $2,045 |
| Proof | Cash option without receipts |
| Total fund | $685,000 |
| Class size | 20,299 people |
| Final approval hearing | Mar 30, 2027 |
| Case | Estrada v. The Merchant of Tennis, Inc. et al., No. 24STCV09656, Cal. Super. Ct., Los Angeles County |
| Data exposed | Names, Addresses, Social Security numbers and Driver's license numbers |
What happened
A targeted cyberattack in February 2024 on The Merchant of Tennis, part of the U.S. Merchants group, exposed names, addresses, Social Security numbers and driver's license numbers of about 20,000 people, mostly employees and contract truck drivers.
Who can claim from the The Merchant of Tennis (U.S. Merchants) settlement?
People whose information was affected by the February 2024 incident. Those on the company's list get cash automatically; third-party truck or delivery drivers who were not employees must file a claim.
How much can I get?
Cash without proof: automatic cash payment estimated at $45 for California residents and $15 for others (non-employee drivers must file a claim), no documents needed. Documented losses: up to $2,000. Also: 2 years of CyEx Identity Defense credit monitoring with $1M 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 Mar 30, 2027) and any appeals end, often several months later.
Is the settlement website legit?
Use only the court-approved site: www.usmsettlement.com. Do not pay anyone to file; claims are free.
Sources
- Estrada v. The Merchant of Tennis - FAQ · Simpluris (Settlement Administrator) (official)
- Estrada v. The Merchant of Tennis - Important Dates · Simpluris (Settlement Administrator) (official)
- Merchant of Tennis (US Merchants) Data Breach Settlement · Open Class Actions (aggregator)
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