If you received a breach notice from Belle Tire Distributors, you can claim 150% of your documented losses up to $1,000, or a pro rata share of a $75,000 cash fund, before the July 27, 2026 deadline.
What Is This Settlement About?
Belle Tire Distributors, Inc., a Michigan-based tire and automotive-service retailer, has agreed to a class action settlement to resolve litigation over a June 2024 data breach. The case is In Re: Belle Tire Distributors, Inc. Data Breach Litigation, Case No. 2:24-cv-12966, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.According to the lawsuit, an unauthorized party gained access to Belle Tire's computer systems in a targeted cyberattack in June 2024 and may have obtained personal information held in the company's files. The complaint alleges Belle Tire failed to adequately protect that information. Belle Tire denies the allegations and any wrongdoing, and no court has found that the company did anything wrong. The parties agreed to settle to avoid the cost and risk of continued litigation.
What Happened?
Belle Tire experienced a targeted cyberattack on its computer systems in June 2024. The company determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed files containing personal information, and it later began notifying affected individuals.According to court filings, the settlement covers a class of roughly 29,000 individuals. The information involved varied by person and may have included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and driver's license numbers. If you received a notice letter from Belle Tire about this incident, your information was among the data the company identified as potentially affected.
Who Qualifies?
The settlement class includes individuals whose personal information was exposed as a result of the data breach Belle Tire discovered on or about June 11, 2024. In practical terms, if Belle Tire mailed or emailed you a breach notice about this incident, you are a class member and may file a claim.You will need the unique ID and PIN printed on your notice to log in to the claim portal, so keep that notice handy. If you believe you were affected but cannot locate your unique ID or PIN, you can request help through the official settlement website's contact page.
How Much Can You Get?
The settlement lets eligible class members choose one of two options.Documented out-of-pocket losses (150%, up to $1,000). You can submit documentation to claim reimbursement of 150% of your out-of-pocket losses, capped at $1,000, for losses fairly traceable to the breach and incurred between June 11, 2024 and July 27, 2026. Covered losses can include unreimbursed fraud or identity-theft costs, fees for credit reports, credit monitoring, or freezing and unfreezing your credit, the cost of replacing identification documents, and similar expenses. You must provide records showing the loss and that it was connected to the breach.
Alternative cash payment (pro rata share of a $75,000 fund). If you do not want to gather loss documentation, you can instead claim a pro rata cash payment — an equal share of a $75,000 settlement fund divided among everyone who chooses this option. The exact amount depends on how many class members file, so it can rise or fall. You choose this option or the documented-loss option, not both.
Is Proof Required?
Yes. Filing online requires you to enter the unique ID and PIN printed on the notice Belle Tire sent you, so the page is marked proof required. A claimant who never received a notice, or who discarded it, cannot file online without first requesting that information through the official settlement website.The alternative cash payment does not require you to document any losses, but it still requires the unique ID and PIN from your notice. The 150%/up-to-$1,000 option additionally requires supporting documentation — receipts, bank or credit card statements, or similar records — showing the loss and that it was tied to the breach.
Important Dates
• Data breach discovered: on or about June 11, 2024
• Documented-loss period: June 11, 2024 – July 27, 2026
• Preliminary approval: April 28, 2026
• Final approval hearing: September 2, 2026
• Claim Deadline: July 27, 2026 (online or mailed)
Deadlines and hearing dates can change, so check the official settlement website for updates before they pass. If you are a class member, the way to receive a benefit is to file a claim by July 27, 2026.
How to File a Claim
File your claim online or by mail through the official settlement website, BelleTireDataIncident.com. You will need the unique ID and PIN from your notice to log in to the online claim form. Choose the documented-loss option or the alternative cash payment, and upload supporting documents for any loss reimbursement you claim. The deadline is July 27, 2026.File a Claim
Frequently Asked Questions
Who qualifies for the Belle Tire data breach settlement?
The settlement covers individuals whose personal information was exposed in the Belle Tire Distributors data breach discovered on or about June 11, 2024. Court filings describe a class of roughly 29,000 people. If you received a breach notice from Belle Tire, you are a settlement class member.
How much can I get from the Belle Tire settlement?
You can choose one of two options. You can submit documentation to claim reimbursement of 150% of your out-of-pocket losses, up to $1,000, for losses fairly traceable to the breach. Or you can claim an alternative cash payment, which is a pro rata (equal) share of a $75,000 settlement fund, with no loss documentation required.
Is proof required to file a claim?
Yes. To file online you must enter the unique ID and PIN printed on your Belle Tire notice. The 150%/up-to-$1,000 documented-loss option also requires supporting records, such as receipts, bank statements, or correspondence showing the loss and that it was related to the breach. The alternative cash payment needs no loss documentation but still requires the unique ID and PIN from your notice.
What is the deadline to file a Belle Tire settlement claim?
The claim deadline is July 27, 2026. Claims can be filed online or by mail through the official settlement website, BelleTireDataIncident.com.
What happens if I do nothing?
If you do nothing, you will not receive a payment, and you will give up your right to sue Belle Tire over this data breach. The only way to receive a benefit is to file a claim by July 27, 2026.
Sources
• Official Settlement Website: BelleTireDataIncident.com• In Re: Belle Tire Distributors, Inc. Data Breach Litigation, Case No. 2:24-cv-12966, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
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