Published
June 23, 2026
If you received a breach notice from BMS CAT, you can claim up to $5,000 in documented losses or an estimated $100 in cash before the July 8, 2026 deadline.
What Is This Settlement About?
BMS Holdings, LP, which does business as BMS CAT, a Texas-based property restoration and disaster-recovery company, has agreed to an $825,000 class action settlement to resolve litigation over a February 2025 data breach. The case is Bell v. BMS Holdings, LP d/b/a BMS CAT, Cause No. 352-373235-25, in the 352nd Judicial District Court of Tarrant County, Texas.According to the lawsuit, an unauthorized party accessed the BMS CAT network in February 2025 and may have obtained personal information belonging to current and former employees, including names and Social Security numbers. The complaint alleges BMS CAT failed to adequately protect that information. BMS CAT 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.
Status
Claims Open
Claim Deadline
July 8, 2026
Estimated Payout
Up to $5,000
Documented losses · or ~$100 alternative cash payment
Proof Required
Yes
Unique ID from the BMS CAT notice is required to file online
What Happened?
BMS CAT experienced a cybersecurity incident involving its network in February 2025. A forensic investigation determined that an unauthorized actor accessed files that could have contained personal information, and BMS CAT later began notifying affected individuals.About 28,454 current and former employees were notified. The information involved may have included names and Social Security numbers. If you received a notice letter from BMS CAT about this incident, your information was among the data the company identified as potentially affected.
Who Qualifies?
The settlement class includes current and former BMS CAT employees who were notified that their personal information may have been impacted by the February 2025 data security incident. In practical terms, if BMS CAT 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 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 ID, you can request help through the official settlement website's contact page.
How Much Can You Get?
The settlement offers class members a choice between two cash options.Documented loss reimbursement (up to $5,000). You can claim up to $5,000 for documented, unreimbursed losses incurred because of the breach between February 5, 2025 and July 8, 2026. This can include losses from identity theft or fraud, professional fees, the cost of credit monitoring or a credit freeze you purchased, bank or other fees, and similar related expenses. You must provide supporting documents showing the loss and the date it occurred.
Alternative cash payment (estimated ~$100). Instead of the documented-loss reimbursement, you can choose a pro rata cash payment estimated at about $100. No documentation is required for this option. The actual amount may go up or down depending on how many valid claims are submitted against the settlement fund.
Is Proof Required?
Yes. Filing online requires you to enter the unique ID printed on the notice BMS CAT 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.Beyond the ID, the documentation needed depends on which option you choose. The estimated $100 alternative cash payment requires no supporting documents. The up to $5,000 documented-loss reimbursement does require 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: February 2025
• Preliminary approval: March 24, 2026
• Claim Deadline: July 8, 2026 (online or mailed)
• Final Approval Hearing: July 23, 2026
If you are a class member, the way to receive a benefit is to file a claim by July 8, 2026. The hearing date can change, so check the official settlement website for updates.
How to File a Claim
File your claim online or by mail through the official settlement website, BMSDataIncident.com. You will need the unique ID from your notice to log in to the online claim form. Choose the up to $5,000 documented-loss reimbursement or the estimated $100 alternative cash payment, and upload supporting documents if you are claiming documented losses. The deadline is July 8, 2026.File a Claim
Frequently Asked Questions
Who qualifies for the BMS CAT data breach settlement?
The settlement covers current and former BMS CAT employees who were sent notice that their personal information may have been affected by the February 2025 BMS Holdings data security incident. About 28,454 people were notified. If you received a breach notice from BMS CAT, you are a settlement class member.
How much can I get from the BMS CAT settlement?
You can choose either reimbursement of up to $5,000 for documented, unreimbursed losses incurred because of the breach, or an alternative cash payment estimated at about $100 that requires no documentation.
Is proof required to file a claim?
Yes. To file online, you must enter the unique ID printed on your BMS CAT notice. No documentation is required for the estimated $100 alternative cash payment, but the up to $5,000 documented-loss option requires documents such as receipts, bank statements, or credit card records showing the loss and its date.
What is the deadline to file a BMS CAT settlement claim?
The claim deadline is July 8, 2026. Claims can be filed online or by mail through the official settlement website, BMSDataIncident.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 BMS Holdings over this data breach. The only way to receive a benefit is to file a claim by July 8, 2026.
Sources
• Official Settlement Website: BMSDataIncident.com• Bell v. BMS Holdings, LP d/b/a BMS CAT, Cause No. 352-373235-25, 352nd Judicial District Court, Tarrant County, Texas
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Settlement Amount
$825,000
Case Title
Bell v. BMS Holdings, LP d/b/a BMS CAT
Case Number
352-373235-25
Court
352nd Judicial District Court, Tarrant County, Texas
Final Approval Hearing
July 23, 2026
Official Website
BMS Data Incident.com
