First Chatham Bank $475K Data Breach Class Action Settlement
All 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.
Approximately $100 per valid claim (pro-rated based on number of valid claims filed)
Official site: cw.simpluris.com
Pending final court approval: you can file a claim now, but payments begin only after the court grants final approval (and any appeals conclude). Final approval is not guaranteed.
Who may qualify
All 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.
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.
Important dates
- Claim deadline
- June 3, 2026 (closed)
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as No.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
How to file this claim
- Locate the settlement notice letter you received from First Chatham Bank — it contains a unique ID and PIN you will need to log in and file online.
- Go to the settlement claim website and log in with your unique ID and PIN to access the online claim form.
- Alternatively, download and print a paper claim form from the settlement website, complete it, and mail it to: First Chatham Data Incident Settlement, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958.
- If filing online, select your preferred payment method (digital payment options may be available online; paper filers receive a check).
- Submit your claim before the claim deadline and keep any confirmation for your records.
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.
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
This record no longer has an open public claim form — confirm the current status and any next steps on the official source.
- Confirm you are within the eligible group described in the official notice — the settlement administrator determines eligibility.
- Gather any documents the official form asks for — this settlement marks proof as No.
- Open the official claim form or settlement website run by Simpluris.
- Submit accurate information through the official settlement administrator or government source before June 3, 2026.
- Save your confirmation number if one is provided, then watch the payment status for distribution updates.
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How we verified this record
- Claim deadline the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Payout details the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Proof requirement the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Administrator the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Official claim link the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Court case the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Payment status the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
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Claim deadline
June 3, 2026
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Eligibility summary
All 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.
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Proof requirement
No
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Payment status
Final approval pending
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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)
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Administrator
Simpluris
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Official claim URL
cw.simpluris.com
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court
Superior Court for Chatham County, Georgia
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court case number
SPCV25-00142-MI
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Case name
In re First Chatham Bank Customer Data Security Breach Litigation
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Common questions
Is the First Chatham Bank $475K Data Breach Class Action settlement legitimate?
Yes — the First Chatham Bank $475K Data Breach Class Action settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by Simpluris under case SPCV25-00142-MI in Superior Court for Chatham County, Georgia. File only through the official settlement website (www.fcbdatasettlement.com); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on June 19, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
All 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.
What is the claim deadline?
The claim deadline is June 3, 2026. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: No. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Final approval pending. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will First Chatham Bank $475K Data Breach Class Action Settlement pay out?
Current payment status: Final approval pending. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official First Chatham Bank $475K Data Breach Class Action 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.
The claim deadline (Jun 03, 2026) has passed — this settlement is closed to new claims. Listed for reference.
Listed on the official settlement website (Simpluris).
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Disclaimer
This service 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. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.
Change log
- June 20, 2026 — Settlement published after verification.
- June 19, 2026 — Verified field details updated from an official source.