First Chatham Bank $475K Data Breach Class Action Settlement
Court case: In re First Chatham Bank Customer Data Security Breach Litigation
First Chatham Bank settled a class action lawsuit stemming from a September 2024 data breach that potentially compromised personal information for roughly 17,561 individuals. The $475,000 settlement offered a pro-rated cash payment to eligible class members. The claim filing window closed June 3, 2026.
Official eligibility wordingAll living United States residents who received notice from First Chatham Bank that their personal information was compromised in the September 2024 data breach. Approximately 17,561 individuals covered. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 19, 2026.
Key facts
- Who may qualify The settlement covered all living U.S. residents who received notice from First Chatham Bank that their personal information may have been compromised in the 2024 data breach -- approximately 17,561 people.
- Estimated payoutApproximately $100 per valid claim (pro-rated based on number of valid claims filed)
- Claim deadlineJune 3, 2026 (closed)
- Proof requiredNo
- What you needThe claim deadline (June 3, 2026) has passed, and the settlement is no longer accepting new claims.
- CourtSuperior Court for Chatham County, Georgia
How hard is this claim to file?
What the form asks
- — The unique ID printed on the settlement notice letter you received from First Chatham Bank. (Your settlement notice letter mailed by First Chatham Bank.)
- — The PIN printed on the settlement notice letter you received from First Chatham Bank. (Your settlement notice letter mailed by First Chatham Bank.)
Documents you'll need
Watch out for
- The only way to receive a payment is by submitting a valid and timely claim form — do not assume you will be paid automatically.
- Online filers may choose digital payment; mail filers will receive a paper check — you cannot switch after submitting.
- Checks must be cashed within 180 days of issuance or the payment is forfeited.
- The settlement administrator may contact you for additional information to verify eligibility after you submit — respond promptly.
- The actual payment amount may be higher or lower than the estimate depending on how many valid claims are filed (pro rata distribution).
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.
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Claim deadline
June 3, 2026
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Eligibility summary Quoted in the official eligibility wording above ↑
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Proof requirement
No
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Payment status
Final approval pending
The Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for June 18, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.
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Estimated payout
Approximately $100 per valid claim (pro-rated based on number of valid claims filed)
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Administrator
Simpluris
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Official claim URL
cw.simpluris.com
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Court
Superior Court for Chatham County, Georgia
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Court case number
SPCV25-00142-MI
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Case name
In re First Chatham Bank Customer Data Security Breach Litigation
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