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Berman & Rabin $980,000 Data Breach Class Action Settlement
Court case: Burton, et al. v. Berman & Rabin, P.A.
If Berman & Rabin sent you a notice that your personal information was exposed in their data breach, you can file a claim by August 27, 2026. You'll need to submit documentation of any losses to get up to $3,500, or you can claim a share of the remaining settlement fund even without documented losses.
All living individuals in the United States who were sent a notice that their Private Information was potentially compromised in the Berman & Rabin data breach. Payout: Up to $3,500 for documented losses, or pro rata share of Net Settlement Fund for those without documented losses. Proof of purchase is required to file. Claim deadline: August 27, 2026. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on August 21, 2026.
Who may qualify
You self-certify the basics when you file — the settlement administrator makes the final eligibility decision.
You may qualify if you're a living person in the United States and Berman & Rabin mailed or emailed you a notice saying your private information may have been compromised in their data breach.
Official eligibility wording (read the exact text)
All living individuals in the United States who were sent a notice that their Private Information was potentially compromised in the Berman & Rabin data breach.
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
New to the terms? Plain-English: claim deadline, proof of purchase, administrator, pro rata.
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Yes.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
Important dates
What you'll need to file
From our inspection of the official claim form:
- Filing method Portal (notice ID required) · mail-in PDF also available
- Notice ID Optional — there is a no-notice path
- Documentation For Cash Payment A (Unreimbursed Documented Losses): submit proof such as receipts or other reasonable documentation showing actual, unreimbursed out-of-pocket losses due to the Data Incident (between July 8, 2024 and A…
How hard is this claim to file?
Documents you'll need
Watch out for
- Claim deadline is August 27, 2026 — missing it means no payment
- If you want to opt out instead, that deadline is earlier: August 12, 2026
- Objections to the settlement are also due August 12, 2026
- Personal statements and affidavits don't count as proof for documented-loss claims — you need actual receipts or records
- The notice says you must have been sent a data breach notification to be eligible — double-check you received one
We prepare — you file on the official site yourself. This is not legal advice and is not an eligibility decision; the administrator and court decide.
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
This record does not currently have an open public claim form — confirm the current status and any next steps on the official source.
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1Check the official settlement site for the current status — this record has no open public claim form right now.
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2If you already filed, watch the payment status on this record and on the official source; payments begin only after the court or program process concludes.
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3Never pay anyone to release a settlement payment — administrators do not charge fees.
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When will I get paid?
- Claims open
- Court approval
- Payments sent You are here
- Distribution complete
Payments have started going out. Timing varies by claim — use the official source for your individual payment status.
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- Official claim link the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Court case the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Payment status the official settlement website · Aug 21, 2026
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Payment status
Payment pending
Verified Aug 21, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court
Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri at Independence
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Official claim URL
www.bermanrabinsettlement.com
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court case number
2616-CV00873
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Case name
Burton, et al. v. Berman & Rabin, P.A.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Burton, et al. v. Berman & Rabin, P.A.
Common questions
Is the Berman & Rabin $980,000 Data Breach Class Action settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Berman & Rabin $980,000 Data Breach Class Action settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by Berman Rabin Settlement Administrator under case 2616-CV00873 in Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri at Independence. File only through the official settlement website (www.bermanrabinsettlement.com); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on August 21, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
All living individuals in the United States who were sent a notice that their Private Information was potentially compromised in the Berman & Rabin data breach.
How much can I get from the Berman & Rabin $980,000 Data Breach Class Action settlement?
Up to $3,500 for documented losses, or pro rata share of Net Settlement Fund for those without documented losses. The exact amount you may receive is decided by the settlement administrator based on your valid claim and is not guaranteed; a total settlement-fund figure is shared among all eligible claimants, not paid to each person.
What is the claim deadline?
The claim deadline is August 27, 2026. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: Yes. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Payment pending. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will Berman & Rabin $980,000 Data Breach Class Action Settlement pay out?
Current payment status: Payment pending. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official Berman & Rabin $980,000 Data Breach Class Action Settlement claim form?
This record does not currently have an open public claim form. Check the official settlement site for current instructions. Never pay a fee to claim a settlement payment.
How do I know if I'm eligible?
Berman & Rabin identified affected individuals from their records and sent notices. If you received one of those breach notification letters or emails, you're in the settlement class.
What if I don't have receipts or proof of losses?
You can still file a claim. People without documented losses receive a pro rata share of the Net Settlement Fund. The per-person amount will depend on how many valid claims are submitted.
What counts as valid proof of losses?
Receipts, bank or credit card statements, or similar records showing money you spent or lost as a result of the breach. Personal statements or affidavits alone aren't accepted.
When is the deadline to file?
The claim deadline is August 27, 2026. If you want to opt out or object instead, those deadlines are earlier — August 12, 2026.
What happens if I do nothing?
You won't receive any payment or benefit from this settlement. To get anything, you need to file a claim before August 27, 2026.
Where to act
There is no open public claim form for this record right now. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
Listed on the official settlement website (Berman Rabin Settlement Administrator).
Status history
Every status and verification change we have recorded for this settlement, newest first. We log the date we made each change; we never publish the underlying evidence link.
- Claim deadline passed.
- Payment status updated from an official source. ×2
- Settlement published after verification.
- Verified field details updated from an official source.
Disclaimer
SettleSignal summarizes publicly available settlement information and links to official settlement sources. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, do not submit claims on your behalf, and do not determine eligibility or payout approval. Claims are filed by class members themselves, on the official form. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.