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Youth and Shelter Services Data Breach Class Action Settlement
Court case: Justin Zobel v. Youth and Shelter Services, Inc.
Youth and Shelter Services exposed private information in a data breach — if you got a notice about it, you can claim either $50 cash with no paperwork or up to $2,500 if you have documented losses.
All living individuals in the United States whose Private Information was potentially compromised in the Data Incident and who received notice of the breach. Payout: Up to $2,500 for documented losses, or $50 flat cash payment with no documentation required. Proof of purchase is optional. Claim deadline: July 20, 2026. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 17, 2026.
Who may qualify
You self-certify the basics when you file — the settlement administrator makes the final eligibility decision.
You may qualify if you're a living US resident whose personal information was potentially exposed in the breach and you received a notice letter about it.
Official eligibility wording (read the exact text)
All living individuals in the United States whose Private Information was potentially compromised in the Data Incident and who received notice of the breach.
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 Optional.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
Important dates
What you'll need to file
From our inspection of the official claim form:
- Filing method Online or mail-in
- Notice ID Optional — there is a no-notice path
- Documentation Cash Payment A – Documented Losses: requires proof such as receipts showing actual out-of-pocket losses between Sept 2023 and July 20, 2026, not already reimbursed. Personal certifications/declarations/affidavits are no…
How hard is this claim to file?
Documents you'll need
Watch out for
- The claim deadline is July 20, 2026 — this is a hard cutoff; late submissions are not paid.
- The opt-out and objection deadlines are July 6, 2026 — earlier than the claim deadline. If you want to preserve the right to sue separately, you must opt out before that date.
- Only file at the official site (youthshelterservicesdatasettlement.com) or mail to the P.O. Box above. Scam look-alike sites appear after high-profile data breach settlements — double-check the URL.
- The Final Approval Hearing is August 3, 2026. The settlement is not yet final and payments will not go out before then.
- Documented losses must have occurred between September 2023 and July 20, 2026 to be eligible under Cash Payment A.
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 does not currently have an open public claim form — confirm the current status and any next steps on the official source.
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1Check the official settlement site for the current status — this record has no open public claim form right now.
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2If you already filed, watch the payment status on this record and on the official source; payments begin only after the court or program process concludes.
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3Never pay anyone to release a settlement payment — administrators do not charge fees.
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- Claim deadline the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Payout details the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Proof requirement the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Administrator the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Official claim link the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Court case the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Payment status the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
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Claim deadline
July 20, 2026
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Eligibility summary
All living individuals in the United States whose Private Information was potentially compromised in the Data Incident and who received notice of the breach.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
All living individuals in the United States whose Private Information was potentially compromised in the Data Incident and who received notice of the breach.
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Proof requirement
Optional
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Payment status
Claim period open
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Estimated payout
Up to $2,500 for documented losses, or $50 flat cash payment with no documentation required.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Administrator
Youth and Shelter Services Data Incident Settlement
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Official claim URL
www.youthshelterservicesdatasettlement.com
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The only way to receive payments from this Settlement is by submitting a valid and timely Claim Form.
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Objection deadline
July 6, 2026
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Opt-out deadline
July 6, 2026
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Class period start
September 1, 2023
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Court
District Court for Story County, Iowa
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Court case number
CVCV054132
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Case name
Justin Zobel v. Youth and Shelter Services, Inc.
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Justin Zobel v. Youth and Shelter Services, Inc.
Common questions
Is the Youth and Shelter Services Data Breach Class Action settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Youth and Shelter Services Data Breach Class Action settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by Youth and Shelter Services Data Incident Settlement under case CVCV054132 in District Court for Story County, Iowa. File only through the official settlement website (www.youthshelterservicesdatasettlement.com); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on June 17, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
All living individuals in the United States whose Private Information was potentially compromised in the Data Incident and who received notice of the breach.
How much can I get from the Youth and Shelter Services Data Breach Class Action settlement?
Up to $2,500 for documented losses, or $50 flat cash payment with no documentation required. 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 July 20, 2026. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: Optional. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
When will Youth and Shelter Services Data Breach Class Action Settlement pay out?
No payment stage is reported for this record yet. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official Youth and Shelter Services Data Breach Class Action Settlement claim form?
The claim window for this settlement has closed. Check the official settlement site for payment status. Never pay a fee to claim a settlement payment.
When is the deadline to file?
You need to submit your claim by July 20, 2026.
Do I need to prove anything to get paid?
No — you can take the $50 flat cash payment without submitting any documentation at all. Only go the documented-loss route if you have receipts or records showing real harm.
How much can I get?
Either $50 with no proof, or up to $2,500 if you document out-of-pocket losses caused by the breach.
Where do I file?
File directly at youthshelterservicesdatasettlement.com/form/claim/ — it's the official court-approved claims portal.
Where to act
There is no open public claim form for this record right now. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
Listed on the official settlement website (Youth and Shelter Services Data Incident Settlement).
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.
- Claim deadline passed.
- Settlement published after verification.
- Verified field details updated from an official source.
Disclaimer
SettleSignal 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. Claims are filed by class members themselves, on the official form. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.