Hayes v O’Brien Steel Service, Co.
If O'Brien Steel Service Co. notified you about a data breach that happened between May 18 and June 1, 2023, you can file a claim for cash or expense reimbursement. The deadline to submit your claim was December 29, 2025, so check whether you filed in time. Everyone in the settlement also gets two years of free credit monitoring.
Up to $500 ordinary losses reimbursement, up to $5,000 extraordinary losses, or $60 flat cash payment; plus 2 years credit monitoring
You can choose one of several options: a flat $60 cash payment; reimbursement of up to $500 for documented ordinary expenses tied to the breach (credit monitoring services, credit report fees, identity theft protection, etc.); up to $150 for lost time (up to 6 hours at $25/hour); or up to $5,000 for documented extraordinary losses like actual fraud or identity theft costs. Everyone also gets two years of one-bureau credit monitoring at no cost.
Official site: www.obriensecurityincident.com
Who may qualify
You qualify if O'Brien Steel Service Co. mailed or emailed you a notice saying your personal information may have been exposed in their May–June 2023 cybersecurity incident. If you got that notice, you've already been identified as a class member.
Official eligibility wording
Individuals who received notice from O'Brien Steel Service Co. that their personal information was potentially compromised in a cybersecurity incident that occurred between May 18, 2023 and June 1, 2023.
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
- December 29, 2025 (closed)
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Unknown.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
What you need
You need to submit a claim form online at obriensecurityincident.com or mail it postmarked by December 29, 2025. For expense or loss reimbursement, attach documentation. For the flat $60 payment or lost-time claim, less documentation is needed.
How to file this claim
- Check whether you got a notice from O'Brien Steel Service Co. about the cybersecurity incident that happened between May 18, 2023 and June 1, 2023. Getting that notice means you're in the class.
- Pick the benefit tier that fits your situation: ordinary losses up to $500, extraordinary losses up to $5,000, lost time up to $150, or the flat $60 cash payment.
- Pull together any receipts or records you'll need for your chosen tier. If you're taking the $60 flat payment, you don't need documentation.
- Go to obriensecurityincident.com and fill out the claim form online. Or mail a paper form postmarked by December 29, 2025.
- Credit monitoring is available to every class member. Sign up through the settlement administrator after submitting your claim.
What the form asks
- Benefit election — Pick one: ordinary losses (up to $500), extraordinary losses (up to $5,000), lost time (up to $150), or the $60 flat cash payment. (Your call based on what actually happened to you.)
- Documentation of ordinary losses — Itemized receipts or statements for credit reports, credit monitoring services, or identity theft insurance you bought because of the breach. (Your email inbox, bank statements, or credit card statements.)
- Lost time hours — How many hours you spent dealing with the breach fallout. Up to 3 hours need no documentation; up to 3 more hours can be documented. (Your own memory for the undocumented hours. For documented hours, dig up calendar entries, call logs, or anything showing the time you spent.)
Documents you'll need
- Receipts or statements for ordinary loss expenses (credit reports, credit monitoring, identity theft insurance)
- Documentation of extraordinary losses (e.g., fraud records, bank statements showing unauthorized charges)
Watch out for
- The deadline is December 29, 2025 for both online submissions and mailed claim forms. Miss it and you're out.
- The $60 flat payment is either/or. Taking it means you can't also claim ordinary losses, lost time, or extraordinary losses.
- Deadlines to opt out or object were December 1, 2025, earlier than the claim deadline. Those windows are closed.
- The Final Approval Hearing was set for January 22, 2026. The settlement may still be working through court approval.
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 Unknown.
- Open the official claim form or settlement website.
- Submit accurate information through the official settlement administrator or government source before December 29, 2025.
- 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 16, 2026
- Payout details the official settlement website · Jun 16, 2026
- Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 16, 2026
- Official claim link the official settlement website · Jun 16, 2026
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Claim deadline
December 29, 2025
Verified Jun 16, 2026 · against the official settlement website
The deadline to submit a claim is December 29, 2025.
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Eligibility summary
Individuals who received notice from O'Brien Steel Service Co. that their personal information was potentially compromised in a cybersecurity incident that occurred between May 18, 2023 and June 1, 2023.
Verified Jun 16, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Estimated payout
Up to $500 ordinary losses reimbursement, up to $5,000 extraordinary losses, or $60 flat cash payment; plus 2 years credit monitoring
Verified Jun 16, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Official claim URL
www.obriensecurityincident.com
Verified Jun 16, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Common questions
Is the Hayes v O’Brien Steel Service, Co. settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Hayes v O’Brien Steel Service, Co. settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. File only through the official settlement website (www.obriensecurityincident.com); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on June 16, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
Individuals who received notice from O'Brien Steel Service Co. that their personal information was potentially compromised in a cybersecurity incident that occurred between May 18, 2023 and June 1, 2023.
What is the claim deadline?
The claim deadline is December 29, 2025. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: Unknown. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Unknown. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will Hayes v O’Brien Steel Service, Co. pay out?
Current payment status: Unknown. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official Hayes v O’Brien Steel Service, Co. 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.
How do I know if I'm included?
If O'Brien Steel Service Co. sent you a notice about the 2023 security incident, you're in. The settlement administrator identified you from O'Brien's records, so check your mail or email from mid-to-late 2023 or 2024.
Which payout option should I pick?
If you had real out-of-pocket costs because of the breach, claim those under ordinary or extraordinary losses (up to $500 or $5,000 with receipts). If the hassle was the main issue and you don't have receipts, the $60 flat payment or a lost-time claim (up to $150) is simpler.
What if I don't file a claim?
You stay in the settlement, give up your right to sue O'Brien over this incident, and get no cash payment. The only exception: you automatically get nothing from the settlement if you excluded yourself before December 1, 2025.
Is the credit monitoring actually free?
Yes. All class members who submit a valid claim get two years of one-bureau credit monitoring through the settlement administrator at no cost to you.
What if I want to keep my right to sue O'Brien separately?
You would have needed to exclude yourself from the settlement by December 1, 2025. If you didn't opt out, you're bound by the settlement and can't file a separate lawsuit over these claims.
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 (Dec 29, 2025) has passed — this settlement is closed to new claims. Listed for reference.
Listed on the official settlement website.
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 16, 2026 — Settlement published after verification.
- June 16, 2026 — Verified field details updated from an official source.