Consumers who received notice of the Parksite data breach may be eligible to claim up to $4,600 from a class action settlement.
Overview
Consumers residing in the United States who received notice that the data breach discovered in January 2024 may have compromised their personal information could qualify for settlement compensation.
Parksite Inc. agreed to settle a class action lawsuit claiming a targeted cyberattack on its computer systems between December 2023 and January 2024 led to unauthorized access to sensitive information, including names and Social Security numbers.
Who Is Eligible to File a Claim?
The settlement class includes all U.S. residents whose personal information was compromised in the Parksite data breach discovered in January 2024.
Anyone who received a breach notice from Parksite is included.
How Much Can Class Members Receive?
Class members may choose from several benefit options:
Option 1: Documented losses (up to $4,600 total)
- Up to $600 for out-of-pocket expenses incurred between December 25, 2023, and December 31, 2025.
- Up to $4,000 for identity theft or fraud losses caused by the breach, not already reimbursed by other sources, and only after attempting recovery through other means such as insurance.
- Compensation for up to three hours of lost time related to responding to the incident (for activities such as updating passwords or investigating suspicious activity), paid at $25 per hour for a maximum of $75 (counted within the $600 cap for out-of-pocket expenses).
Option 2: Alternative cash payment
A flat $35 payment requiring no documentation.
Credit monitoring
All class members are eligible for one year of credit monitoring services that include $1 million in identity theft protection insurance.
How to Submit a Claim
Claims may be submitted online or by downloading, printing, completing, and mailing or emailing a PDF claim form.
Claim deadline: December 31, 2025.
Mailing address:
Parksite Data Incident Settlement
c/o Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 25226
Santa Ana, CA 92799
Email: info@ParkSiteSettlement.com
Required Information and Documentation
- To submit an online claim, class members must log in using the ID and PIN included in their settlement notice. Those who cannot locate this information may email the administrator with their full name and mailing address.
- To claim out-of-pocket expenses, receipts, statements, or other documentation must be provided.
- To claim identity theft or fraud losses, bank statements or similar proof showing financial loss tied to the breach must be submitted.
- To claim lost time, a brief description of tasks performed and confirmation that they were related to the breach is required.
- No documentation is required for the $35 alternative payment.
Payout Options
- PayPal
- Venmo
- Zelle
- Physical check
Settlement Fund Breakdown
- Settlement administration costs: To be determined
- Attorneys’ fees, costs, and expenses: $120,000
- Service award to class representative: Up to $3,000
- Payments to eligible class members: Remaining funds
Important Dates
- Claim filing deadline: December 31, 2025
- Opt-out deadline: December 1, 2025
- Final approval hearing: January 29, 2026
When Will Payments Be Sent?
Payments will be issued once the court grants final approval and any appeals have been resolved.
Why Was This Settlement Reached?
The lawsuit alleged that a targeted cyberattack on Parksite’s systems between December 2023 and January 2024 allowed unauthorized individuals to access personal data, including Social Security numbers. Plaintiffs claimed Parksite failed to take adequate measures to secure this information.
Parksite denies wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the cost and uncertainty of extended litigation.
Sources
Class notice
Claim form
Settlement agreement
Settlement FAQ
Award: $35–$4,600
Deadline: December 31, 2025
