Every dollar amount and date on this page is quoted from the official settlement document.
Lee Enterprises Data Breach Settlement
Court case: Fetes v. Lee Enterprises Incorporated
Lee Enterprises had a data security incident that exposed customer information. If you got a notice about it, you can file a claim for cash or credit monitoring.
Official eligibility wordingAll persons identified as being among those individuals impacted by the Data Security Incident, including all who were sent a notice of the Data Security Incident. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 18, 2026.
Key facts
- Who may qualify You may qualify if you were identified as someone affected by the Lee Enterprises data security incident — including anyone who received a notice about it.
- Estimated payoutUp to $1,000 for ordinary losses, up to $3,000 for extraordinary losses, or a one-time pro rata cash payment expected to be $35.00; plus one year of CyEx credit monitoring with $1M fraud insurance.
- Claim deadlineMay 26, 2026 (closed)
- Proof requiredOptional
- What you needProof is optional — you can file for the flat $35.00 cash payment with no documentation. If you want to claim up to $1,000 or $3,000 for actual losses, you'll need to provide supporting documents like receipts or statements.
- CourtUnited States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
Important dates
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Watch out for
- The claim deadline was May 26, 2026 — if that date has passed, your window may be closed. Call (833) 647-9093 or email info@LeeEnterprisesSettlement.com to check whether late submissions are still accepted.
- You cannot select the Alternative Cash Payment and also claim Option A or Option B — pick one cash track only.
- Only losses that occurred between June 1, 2025, and May 26, 2026 qualify for Options A and B — losses outside that window will not be reimbursed.
- Personal notes alone are not sufficient proof for Options A or B — you need actual receipts or third-party documentation to back them up.
- Any expenses already reimbursed by your bank, insurer, or another third party cannot be claimed here.
- Use only the official site leeenterprisessettlement.com — scam look-alike settlement sites are common after data breach cases.
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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How we verified this record
- Claim deadline Jun 17, 2026
- Payout details Jun 17, 2026
- Eligibility Jun 17, 2026
- Proof requirement Jun 17, 2026
- Administrator Jun 17, 2026
- Court case Jun 17, 2026
- Payment status Jun 18, 2026
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1 official source linked to this record.
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Claim deadline
May 26, 2026
Verified Jun 17, 2026
"If you are submitting a Claim Form online, you must do so by May 26, 2026."
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Eligibility summary Quoted in the official eligibility wording above ↑
Verified Jun 17, 2026
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Proof requirement
Optional
Verified Jun 17, 2026
No proof or explanation is needed.
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Payment status
Payment pending
Verified Jun 18, 2026
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Estimated payout
Up to $1,000 for ordinary losses, up to $3,000 for extraordinary losses, or a one-time pro rata cash payment expected to be $35.00; plus one year of CyEx credit monitoring with $1M fraud insurance.
Verified Jun 17, 2026
"In lieu of the benefits in Option A or Option B, you may claim a one-time pro rata cash payment. This payment is expected to be $35.00."
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Administrator
Lee Enterprises Data Security Incident Settlement, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799
Verified Jun 17, 2026
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Objection deadline
April 24, 2026
Verified Jun 17, 2026
"Your Opt-Out Request must be submitted and postmarked by April 24, 2026."
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Opt-out deadline
April 24, 2026
Verified Jun 17, 2026
"The deadline to opt-out from the Settlement is April 24, 2026."
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Class period start
June 1, 2025
Verified Jun 17, 2026
Losses must occur between June 1, 2025, and May 26, 2026.
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Court
United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
Verified Jun 17, 2026
"The United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa, authorized the Notice."
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Court case number
3:25-cv-00067-SMR-SBJ
Verified Jun 17, 2026
Case No. 3:25-cv-00067-SMR-SBJ" in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa.
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Case name
Fetes, et al. v. Lee Enterprises, Inc.
Verified Jun 17, 2026
The case name is "Fetes, et al. v. Lee Enterprises, Inc., Case No. 3:25-cv-00067-SMR-SBJ" in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa.
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