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First Baptist Church of Hammond, Indiana, Inc. Data Security Incident Settlement
Court case: Kramer v. First Baptist Church of Hammond, Indiana, Inc., Case No. 45D01-2509-CE-62
If your personal information was caught up in the cyberattack on First Baptist Church of Hammond, you can claim cash from this settlement. There is a flat payment that needs no paperwork, plus larger reimbursement tiers if the breach actually cost you money or time.
The Court has defined the Class this way: “All persons whose personally identifiable information was accessed and/or acquired by an unauthorized party as a result of the Data Security Incident.” Excluded from the Class are: (1) FBC and its officers, directors, and related companies; (2) governmental entities; (3) the Judge in this case, and the Judge’s family and staff; and (4) anyone who validly excludes themselves from the Settlement. Payout: FBC has agreed to provide a number of different cash payment options. Reimbursement for Ordinary Documented Out-of-Pocket Expenses: “If you incurred actual, documented out-of-pocket expenses due to the Data Security Incident, you can get back up to $450.00.” Reimbursement for Extraordinary Documented Out-of-Pocket Losses: “If you lost money because of identity theft or fraud, you can get back up to $4,500.00.” Lost Time: “Class Members who spent time responding to the Data Security Incident may claim up to four hours, at $20.00 per hour, for a maximum of $80.00.” Alternative Cash Payment: “Instead of any other cash payment option, you may claim a one-time $50.00 cash payment. You do not have to provide any proof or explanation to claim this payment.”. Proof of purchase is optional. Claim deadline: September 30, 2026. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on August 23, 2026.
Who may qualify
You self-certify the basics when you file — the settlement administrator makes the final eligibility decision.
You are in the Class if your personally identifiable information was accessed or acquired by an unauthorized party as a result of the FBC Data Security Incident. The files involved may have contained information such as names and Social Security numbers. FBC insiders, governmental entities, the judge and the judge's family and staff, and anyone who opts out are excluded.
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The Court has defined the Class this way: “All persons whose personally identifiable information was accessed and/or acquired by an unauthorized party as a result of the Data Security Incident.” Excluded from the Class are: (1) FBC and its officers, directors, and related companies; (2) governmental entities; (3) the Judge in this case, and the Judge’s family and staff; and (4) anyone who validly excludes themselves from the Settlement.
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
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How do I file a claim for this settlement?
File directly with the official administrator via the official claim form before September 30, 2026.
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1Read the notice and the settlement website in full.
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2Pick the cash option that matches your situation.
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3Submit the claim before the deadline.
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Is the First Baptist Church of Hammond, Indiana, Inc. Data Security Incident settlement legitimate?
Yes — the First Baptist Church of Hammond, Indiana, Inc. Data Security Incident settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. File only through the official settlement website (fbcdatasettlement.com); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on August 23, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
The Court has defined the Class this way: “All persons whose personally identifiable information was accessed and/or acquired by an unauthorized party as a result of the Data Security Incident.” Excluded from the Class are: (1) FBC and its officers, directors, and related companies; (2) governmental entities; (3) the Judge in this case, and the Judge’s family and staff; and (4) anyone who validly excludes themselves from the Settlement.
How much can I get from the First Baptist Church of Hammond, Indiana, Inc. Data Security Incident settlement?
FBC has agreed to provide a number of different cash payment options. Reimbursement for Ordinary Documented Out-of-Pocket Expenses: “If you incurred actual, documented out-of-pocket expenses due to the Data Security Incident, you can get back up to $450.00.” Reimbursement for Extraordinary Documented Out-of-Pocket Losses: “If you lost money because of identity theft or fraud, you can get back up to $4,500.00.” Lost Time: “Class Members who spent time responding to the Data Security Incident may claim up to four hours, at $20.00 per hour, for a maximum of $80.00.” Alternative Cash Payment: “Instead of any other cash payment option, you may claim a one-time $50.00 cash payment. You do not have to provide any proof or explanation to claim this payment.”. 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 September 30, 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 First Baptist Church of Hammond, Indiana, Inc. Data Security Incident 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 First Baptist Church of Hammond, Indiana, Inc. Data Security Incident Settlement claim form?
The official claim form is hosted by the settlement administrator. Use the 'Open official claim form' button on this page — never pay a fee to file.
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