Settlement Fund: Varies by claim
Claim Deadline: July 17, 2025
Final Approval Hearing: September 16, 2025
Potential Payout: Up to $4,420 per claimant
What Is the Smith Transport Settlement About?
Smith Transport Inc. has agreed to resolve a class action lawsuit by providing compensation to individuals whose personal information may have been compromised in a data breach on or around February 12, 2022. The breach allegedly affected approximately 16,000 people and exposed sensitive data, including:
- Full names
- Social Security numbers
- Dates of birth
- Driver’s license or state ID numbers
Although Smith Transport denies any wrongdoing, the company has agreed to a settlement to avoid further litigation costs and risks.
Who Is Eligible?
You may qualify for compensation if you received a mailed notification from Smith Transport informing you that your personal data was impacted by the February 2022 data breach.
What Can You Claim?
Three Years of Free Credit Monitoring
All eligible claimants may choose to receive:
- Three years of credit monitoring and identity theft protection
- Up to $1,000,000 in identity theft insurance
Reimbursement for Ordinary Expenses – Up to $400
Reimbursable out-of-pocket expenses related to the breach include:
- Bank fees
- Postage, notary, copying, and mileage costs
- Fees for credit reports, monitoring, or identity theft insurance (Feb. 12, 2022 – July 17, 2025)
Lost Time Compensation – Up to $80
You may claim up to four hours of lost time spent addressing the breach (e.g., updating passwords, reviewing accounts), paid at $20 per hour.
Extraordinary Losses – Up to $4,000
If you experienced documented identity theft due to the breach, you may claim additional compensation for unreimbursed losses, provided:
- The loss is directly related to the breach
- You’ve attempted to recover funds through other sources such as insurance or monitoring services
How to File a Claim
Deadline to File: July 17, 2025
You can file a claim either:
- Online, using the Unique ID and PIN from your settlement notice
- By Mail, by printing and submitting the PDF claim form to:
Mailing Address:
Black v. Smith Transport Inc. Settlement
c/o Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 25226
Santa Ana, CA 92799
Required Documentation
- Claim ID and PIN from the notice (for online claims)
- Receipts or statements showing out-of-pocket expenses
- Proof of loss and causation for extraordinary claims
- Attempts to recover the loss from other sources
Payment Options
Claimants can choose from the following methods:
- PayPal
- Venmo
- Zelle
- Virtual prepaid card
- Paper check
What Costs Are Covered by the Settlement?
Smith Transport will pay for the following separately:
- Settlement administration costs (to be determined)
- Attorneys’ fees and costs: Up to $375,000
- Service award to the lead plaintiff: Up to $2,500
- Credit monitoring services (cost depends on number of claims)
- Payments to claimants: Up to $4,420 per individual based on valid claims
Key Dates
- Opt-Out Deadline: June 17, 2025
- Claim Deadline: July 17, 2025
- Final Approval Hearing: September 16, 2025
When Will Payouts Be Issued?
Payments will be distributed within 60 days of the court’s final approval, or 15 days after Smith Transport receives a claims report from the settlement administrator—whichever is later.
Why Was This Lawsuit Filed?
The lawsuit alleged Smith Transport failed to implement adequate data security measures, allowing unauthorized access to consumers’ personal data. While the company admits no liability, it chose to settle to avoid continued legal proceedings.
Next Step: If you received a notice, file your claim by July 17, 2025 to secure your eligible benefits.
Please be aware that your claim form will be rejected if it contains fraudulent information. By submitting your information and your sworn statement of its accuracy, you are agreeing to do so under penalty of perjury. Submitting false information not only jeopardizes your claim but also affects others who are genuinely eligible for the settlement. If you are uncertain about your eligibility for this class action settlement, please visit the class action administrator’s website for more information. Note that NoProofClassActions.org participates in the Amazon affiliate advertising program, and this post may include affiliate links, which could result in us earning a commission if you make a purchase through those links.
