Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers $55,000 Data Breach Settlement
Court case: Foster v. Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers, Inc.
Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers settled a lawsuit over a November 2022 cybersecurity incident that may have exposed current and former employees' personal information. The company agreed to a $55,000 fund providing cash payments plus two years of credit monitoring to those affected. The claim filing window closed on August 3, 2026.
Official eligibility wordingCurrent and former employees of Defendant who reside in the United States and whose information may have been impacted by the Cybersecurity Incident. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 19, 2026.
Key facts
- Who may qualify Current and former U.S.-based employees of Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers whose information may have been affected by the November 2022 cybersecurity incident.
- Estimated payoutCash 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 deadlineAugust 3, 2026 (closed)
- What you needThe August 3, 2026 claim deadline has passed; no new claims are being accepted.
- CourtCalifornia Superior Court, County of San Diego
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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)
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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
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Claim deadline
August 3, 2026
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Eligibility summary Quoted in the official eligibility wording above ↑
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Payment status
Claim period open
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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.
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Administrator
CPT Group, Inc.
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Court
California Superior Court, County of San Diego
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Objection deadline
July 6, 2026
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Opt-out deadline
July 6, 2026
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Court case number
37-2023-00019871-CU-MC-CTL
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Case name
Foster v. Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers, Inc.
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Status history
- Claim deadline passed.
- Settlement published after verification.
- Verified field details updated from an official source.
