Clock is ticking for Americans to claim $10,000 payments from data breach settlement – only single receipt is needed

AMERICANS affected by a major data breach at a famous auction house have just weeks left to claim payments of up to $10,000 – and all it takes is a single receipt.The clock is ticking for victims of a 2024 cyberattack on Christie’s, which is giving $990,000 to settle a class action lawsuit after hackers got hold of sensitive customer information.GettyAmericans have been affected by a major data breach at Christie’s[/caption]The world-famous auction house is known for its sales of fine art, luxury and antiquesAlamyGettyChristie’s hasn’t admitted to any wrongdoing[/caption]The breach in May 2024 saw criminals swipe names, birthplaces, driver’s license numbers and even passport numbers.

Some victims were completely unaware until they received a notice months later.Christie’s – known for auctioning fine art, luxury and antiques – hasn’t admitted to any wrongdoing.But the company agreed to the payout to settle claims that it had failed to use “reasonable cybersecurity measures” that might’ve stopped the breach in the first place.



Anyone living in the US who got a notice saying their data was affected can file a claim.Those with proof of monetary loss can rake in up to $10,000.Californians are in for a double dip, with an extra $100 statutory payment on the table.

All eligible claimants can also get two years of free three-bureau credit monitoring, identity restoration services, and $1million in theft insurance.To claim your cash, all you need is a receipt proving your monetary loss or any other documentation showing the costs incurred. The deadline to file a claim for the Christie’s data breach data settlement is June 19, 2025.

Those who wish to object to the terms of the settlement or opt out entirely must do so by May 20, 2025. A final approval hearing is set to take place on July 22, 2025.You can visit ChristiesDataSettlement.

com to check if you’re eligible and file a claim before you miss your chance.PREVIOUS DATA BREACHESThis isn’t the only big payout up for grabs.Just last month, the District of Columbia Health Benefit Exchange Authority agreed to a $1.

45 million settlement after hackers stole sensitive information from 170,000 people in a 2023 breach.Those impacted can claim up to $10,000 for fraud and identity theft expenses — or opt for an alternative cash payout.Eligible claimants will also get one year of free credit monitoring and $1 million in identity theft insurance.

Another major case involves Mulkay Cardiology Consultants, which settled a lawsuit after hackers stole Social Security numbers and insurance data from patients in September 2023.Victims could be eligible for up to $5,000 in compensation.And senior citizens affected by a breach at Vi, a luxury senior living chain, could claim up to $6,500 — with just a bank statement as proof.

What's a class-action settlement?Class action lawsuits offer groups of people, or 'classes,' a way to band together in court.These suits are often brought by one or a few people who allege a company or other entity has wronged a large group of people.When a suit becomes a class action, it extends to all “class members,” or people who may have similar complaints to those who filed the suit.

Companies often settle class actions – offering payment to class members who typically waive their right to pursue further legal action by accepting money.These payout agreements frequently include statements by the defendant denying wrongdoing. Companies tend to settle class actions to avoid the costs of further litigation.

Pollution, discrimination, or false advertising are a few examples of what can land a class action on a company’s doorstep..