The Computer Merchant $610K Data Breach Settlement
Court case: Flores v. The Computer Merchant, Ltd.
The Computer Merchant (TCM), a staffing agency, settled a data breach lawsuit for $610,000 after a cyber incident exposed personal information belonging to job applicants and current and former employees. The case covered anyone in the U.S. whose private information was potentially compromised and who received notice of the breach. The claim deadline passed on June 24, 2026, and the case is now closed.
Official eligibility wordingAll persons in the United States whose Private Information was potentially compromised as a result of the Data Incident and who were sent notice of the Data Incident. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 19, 2026.
Key facts
- Who may qualify You were covered if you're a U.S. resident whose private information was potentially exposed in TCM's data incident and you received a notice about it.
- Estimated payoutUp to $3,000 for extraordinary losses; up to $500 for out-of-pocket expenses; up to $100 for lost time; approximately $40 alternative cash payment; approximately $75 for California residents (CCPA).
- Claim deadlineJune 24, 2026 (closed)
- Proof requiredYes
- What you needClaims had to be filed by June 24, 2026; that window is closed.
- CourtUnited States District Court for the Southern District of California
Important dates
How hard is this claim to file?
What the form asks
- — The unique ID printed on the settlement notice mailed to you (The notice of the data incident sent to you by The Computer Merchant)
- — The PIN printed on the settlement notice mailed to you (The notice of the data incident sent to you by The Computer Merchant)
- — A brief written description of the tasks you performed to deal with the data breach and how long each took (Your own recollection of time spent on breach-related tasks)
Documents you'll need
Watch out for
- You cannot claim both out-of-pocket expenses and the alternative cash payment — they are mutually exclusive
- Extraordinary losses must not already be covered by the out-of-pocket loss category
- Personal notes alone are not sufficient documentation for extraordinary losses
- Inaction forfeits all cash benefits and resolves your legal claims against the defendant
- The CyEx Financial Shield credit monitoring benefit is automatic — no claim needed — but cash payments require a filed claim
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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Claim deadline
June 24, 2026
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Eligibility summary Quoted in the official eligibility wording above ↑
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Proof requirement
Yes
Extraordinary Losses (identity theft/fraud): Up to $3,000 with documented receipts showing actual, unreimbursed losses occurring July 1, 2024–June 24, 2026. Personal notes alone are insufficient.
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Payment status
Final approval pending
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Estimated payout
Up to $3,000 for extraordinary losses; up to $500 for out-of-pocket expenses; up to $100 for lost time; approximately $40 alternative cash payment; approximately $75 for California residents (CCPA).
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Official claim URL
computermerchantclasssettlement.com
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Objection deadline
June 29, 2026
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Opt-out deadline
June 9, 2026
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Court
United States District Court for the Southern District of California
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Court case number
3:25-cv-00038
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Case name
Flores v. The Computer Merchant, Ltd.
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