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Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers $55,000 Data Breach Settlement

Current and former employees of Defendant who reside in the United States and whose information may have been impacted by the Cybersecurity Incident.

Current and former employees of Defendant who reside in the United States and whose information may have been impacted by the Cybersecurity Incident. Payout: Cash payment initially set at $25.00 which is subject to pro rata increase or decrease; plus twenty-four (24) months of credit monitoring services and the purchase of an identity theft policy. Claim deadline: August 3, 2026. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 19, 2026.

This settlement is closed. The claim deadline was August 3, 2026. It’s listed here for reference — the claim window has closed. Browse settlements open for claims →

📄 Proof requirement not specified here — check the official site for what documentation, if any, a claim needs.

Who may qualify

You self-certify the basics when you file — the settlement administrator makes the final eligibility decision.

Current and former employees of Defendant who reside in the United States and whose information may have been impacted by the Cybersecurity Incident.

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.

Proof requirements

Proof requirement is currently marked as Unknown.

Review the official claim form before submitting any information.

Important dates

Aug 3, 2026
closed
Claim deadline (closed)
Last day to submit a claim to the administrator.
Jul 6, 2026
passed
Exclusion deadline (passed)
Last day to opt out of the settlement.
Jul 6, 2026
passed
Objection deadline (passed)
Last day to file an objection with the court.

What you'll need to file

From our inspection of the official claim form:

  • Filing method Portal (notice ID required)
  • Notice ID Required — from your mailed/emailed notice — lost it? The administrator can resend it (see your claim workspace)

How hard is this claim to file?

Current and former Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers employees whose personal information may have been impacted by the November 2022 cybersecurity breach must submit an online claim to receive a cash payment and credit monitoring services. There is no automatic payment — you must file before the deadline. This claim form asks for 2 fields and 1 document.

What the form asks

  • — The unique CPT ID printed on the settlement notice mailed to you (Your settlement notice letter received by mail)
  • — The passcode printed on the settlement notice mailed to you (Your settlement notice letter received by mail)

Documents you'll need

Watch out for

  • There is no PDF claim form — the claim must be filed online through the settlement website
  • You cannot file without a CPT ID and passcode; contact the administrator if yours are missing
  • Opting out of the settlement means you give up your right to receive any settlement benefits
  • The cash payment amount is subject to pro rata increase or decrease based on the total number of valid claims submitted

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.

  1. 1
    Locate your settlement notice, which contains your CPT ID and passcode required to file
  2. 2
    If you did not receive a notice or cannot find your CPT ID and/or passcode, email LHFJSettlement@cptgroup.com to obtain them
  3. 3
    Go to the claim website at https://www.lhfjsettlement.com/Login and log in using your CPT ID and passcode
  4. 4
    Complete and submit the online claim form before the claim submission deadline
  5. 5
    Choose your preferred payout method: paper check, electronic payment, or credit monitoring activation

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When will I get paid?

  1. Claims open You are here
  2. Court approval
  3. Payments sent
  4. Distribution complete

Claims are still being accepted. Class-action payouts typically begin only after the claim deadline, final court approval, and any appeals.

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How we verified this record

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  • 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
  • Administrator 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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  • Official claim link queued for re-check

Every published record clears our source-verification bar; remaining fields are checked one by one on our weekly re-verification pass.

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  • Claim deadline

    August 3, 2026

    Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website

  • Eligibility summary

    Current and former employees of Defendant who reside in the United States and whose information may have been impacted by the Cybersecurity Incident.

    Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website

    Current and former employees of Defendant who reside in the United States and whose information may have been impacted by the Cybersecurity Incident.
  • Payment status

    Claim period open

    Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website

  • Estimated payout

    Cash payment initially set at $25.00 which is subject to pro rata increase or decrease; plus twenty-four (24) months of credit monitoring services and the purchase of an identity theft policy.

    Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website

  • Administrator

    CPT Group, Inc.

    Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website

  • Court

    California Superior Court, County of San Diego

    Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website

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  • Objection deadline

    July 6, 2026

    Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website

  • Opt-out deadline

    July 6, 2026

    Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website

  • Court case number

    37-2023-00019871-CU-MC-CTL

    Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website

  • Case name

    Foster v. Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers, Inc.

    Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website

    Foster v. Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers, Inc.

Common questions

Is the Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers $55,000 Data Breach settlement legitimate?

Yes — the Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers $55,000 Data Breach settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by CPT Group, Inc. under case 37-2023-00019871-CU-MC-CTL in California Superior Court, County of San Diego. File only through the official settlement website (www.lhfjsettlement.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?

Current and former employees of Defendant who reside in the United States and whose information may have been impacted by the Cybersecurity Incident.

How much can I get from the Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers $55,000 Data Breach settlement?

Cash payment initially set at $25.00 which is subject to pro rata increase or decrease; plus twenty-four (24) months of credit monitoring services and the purchase of an identity theft policy. 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 August 3, 2026. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.

What is the current payment status?

Current payment status: Claim period open. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.

When will Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers $55,000 Data Breach Settlement pay out?

Current payment status: Claim period open. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.

Where is the official Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers $55,000 Data Breach Settlement claim form?

The official claim form is hosted by the settlement administrator, CPT Group, Inc.. 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.

You'll need the Claim ID from your notice

The official claim form asks for the Claim ID (or Notice ID) the settlement mailed or emailed to the people it identified. Didn't get one? Here's how to get it:

  1. Check your email (including spam) and any mail from around when the settlement was announced — the Claim ID is usually printed right on the notice.
  2. Still can't find it? Contact the settlement administrator (CPT Group), tell them you believe you're a class member (for example, a customer or patient in the covered period), and ask them to look you up and send your Claim ID.

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Listed on the official settlement website (CPT Group).

Status history

Every status and verification change we have recorded for this settlement, newest first. We log the date we made each change; we never publish the underlying evidence link.

  1. Claim deadline passed.
  2. Settlement published after verification.
  3. Verified field details updated from an official source.
SettleSignal summary card for Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers $55,000 Data Breach Settlement — $25, claim by August 3, 2026. Checked against the official settlement source on June 19, 2026.
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