Cannon Corp. has agreed to a $537,500 settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit stemming from a January 2023 data breach. Individuals who were affected—including current and former employees and their dependents—may be eligible to receive up to $10,000 or other benefits.
The lawsuit claimed unauthorized actors accessed sensitive personal information during a cyberattack, including names, dates of birth, contact information, Social Security numbers, and various government-issued IDs.
Who Is Eligible?
You may qualify if:
- You received a notice from Cannon Corp. about the January 2023 data breach
- You were residing in the United States at the time of the incident
- Your personal information was compromised as a result of the breach
What You Can Claim
Eligible class members can request one or more of the following:
1. Unreimbursed Economic Losses:
- Up to $10,000 for actual, out-of-pocket financial losses related to the breach
- Includes fraud or identity theft losses, attorney or accountant fees, credit repair services, and credit freeze/unfreeze costs
- Must be supported by documentation
2. Pro Rata Cash Payment:
- Estimated at $40, depending on the total number of approved claims
- Available to all eligible claimants regardless of economic loss
3. Free Credit Monitoring:
- Two years of three-bureau credit monitoring services
How to File a Claim
Claims must be submitted by November 25, 2025.
You can:
- Submit a claim online via the official settlement website
- Download and mail a claim form to:
Cannon Data Incident Settlement
c/o Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 25226
Santa Ana, CA 92799
Required Documentation
To file a claim:
- Include the Unique ID and PIN from your settlement notice
- If claiming economic losses, provide supporting documents such as:
- Receipts or billing statements
- Bank or credit card records
- Police reports
- Proof of fraud, identity theft, or falsified tax returns
Claims without proof of loss may still qualify for the pro rata payment and credit monitoring.
Payment Methods
Claimants can choose one of the following:
- PayPal
- Venmo
- Zelle
- Virtual prepaid card
- Paper check by mail
Breakdown of $537,500 Settlement Fund
- Administration costs: Estimated at $30,000
- Attorneys’ fees: Up to $204,166.67
- Attorneys’ expenses: Up to $25,000
- Service award: Up to $5,000 to the class representative
- Credit monitoring: Based on claims submitted
- Payments to class members: Remaining funds after the above deductions
Key Dates
- Opt-out deadline: October 27, 2025
- Claim submission deadline: November 25, 2025
- Final court approval hearing: December 15, 2025
When Will Payments Be Issued?
- Credit monitoring activation codes will be sent within 75 days after the final court approval
- Cash payments will be issued either 75 days after final approval or 30 days after claim approval, whichever is later
Why Is There a Settlement?
The lawsuit alleged that Cannon Corp. failed to adequately secure its systems, resulting in a cyberattack that exposed private information. Cannon denies wrongdoing but agreed to settle in order to avoid the costs and risks of continued litigation.
Award Range: $40 to $10,000
Claim Deadline: November 25, 2025
