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Dairy Farmers of America Data Breach Settlement
Court case: Jason Buhl v. Dairy Farmers of America, Inc., Case No. WY-2026-CV-000143
Dairy Farmers of America is settling a class action over a June 2025 data incident. If your private information was involved, you can claim a cash payment expected to be $55.00, or reimbursement of up to $4,500.00 for documented out-of-pocket losses, plus two years of credit monitoring. Claims are due October 14, 2026.
All individuals residing in the United States whose Personal Information was compromised in the Data Incident, including all those individuals who received notice of the Data Incident. Payout: This payment is expected to be $55.00. There is an aggregate cap of $475,000.00 on these cash payments; if claims exceed the cap, payments are reduced pro rata. Class members may instead claim reimbursement of up to $4,500.00 for documented out-of-pocket losses. Class members may also claim two years of CyEx Financial Shield Total credit monitoring with $1 million of financial fraud insurance. Proof of purchase is optional. Claim deadline: October 14, 2026. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on September 6, 2026.
Who may qualify
You self-certify the basics when you file — the settlement administrator makes the final eligibility decision.
You are covered if you live in the United States and your private information was compromised in the June 2025 Dairy Farmers of America data incident — including anyone who received a notice about it.
Official eligibility wording (read the exact text)
All individuals residing in the United States whose Personal Information was compromised in the Data Incident, including all those individuals who received notice of the Data Incident.
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 Optional.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
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- The expected figure is an expectation, not a guarantee: the aggregate cap governs.
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?
File directly with Simpluris via the official claim form before October 14, 2026.
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1Read the Notice carefully and completely, as the site directs.
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2Submit the claim form before the deadline.
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When will I get paid?
- Claims open You are here
- Court approval
- Payments sent
- Distribution complete
Claims are still being accepted. Class-action payouts typically begin only after the claim deadline, final court approval, and any appeals.
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Verified Aug 21, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Common questions
Is the Dairy Farmers of America Data Breach settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Dairy Farmers of America Data Breach settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by Simpluris. File only through the official settlement website (dfadatasettlement.com); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on September 6, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
All individuals residing in the United States whose Personal Information was compromised in the Data Incident, including all those individuals who received notice of the Data Incident.
How much can I get from the Dairy Farmers of America Data Breach settlement?
This payment is expected to be $55.00. There is an aggregate cap of $475,000.00 on these cash payments; if claims exceed the cap, payments are reduced pro rata. Class members may instead claim reimbursement of up to $4,500.00 for documented out-of-pocket losses. Class members may also claim two years of CyEx Financial Shield Total credit monitoring with $1 million of financial fraud insurance. 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 October 14, 2026. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: Optional. 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 Dairy Farmers of America Data Breach 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 Dairy Farmers of America Data Breach Settlement claim form?
The official claim form is hosted by the settlement administrator, Simpluris. Use the 'Open official claim form' button on this page — never pay a fee to file.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
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Listed on the official settlement website (Simpluris).
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.
- Payment status updated from an official source.
- Settlement published after verification.
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. You open the official claim form yourself. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.