You may be part of a new $117,500,000 open class action settlement reached with Comcast over allegations
tied to an October 2023 cybersecurity incident that may have exposed customers’ personal information.
The class action lawsuit alleged that hackers exploited a vulnerability and accessed certain Comcast
internal systems between October 16 and October 19, 2023, and that information was likely acquired before
the incident was fully mitigated. Comcast denies wrongdoing, and the Court must still approve the proposed
settlement before any benefits are paid. Stay tuned by bookmarking this page.
What is the Total Settlement Amount?
The class action settlement would require Comcast to establish a $117,500,000 Settlement Fund. According to
the notice language in the case, the fund is intended to cover cash payments, reimbursement for certain
documented losses and lost time (if approved), and the cost of identity defense and restoration services,
along with notice and administration costs and any Court-approved attorneys’ fees, expenses, and service
awards.
Who Is Included?
You are included if Comcast sent you a data breach notice around December 18, 2023, stating that your
personal information may have been compromised in the October 2023 incident. The estimate is the Comcast data breach impacted about 36 million people nationwide, making it one of the largest consumer data breaches reported in recent years, right after the AT&T data breach open class action which allegedly affected 109 million customers.
How Much Can I Get Paid?
The proposed settlement describes a fund that may provide cash payments to class members and reimbursement
for certain documented out-of-pocket losses and lost time, subject to claim rules and Court approval.
Because this is presented as a proposed settlement, the exact payout amounts and any caps, tiers, or pro
rata reductions may depend on how many valid claims are filed, what the Court approves for fees and costs,
and the final claim structure released by the settlement administrator.
How Do I File a Claim
Claim instructions are typically provided through an official settlement website and a claim form (online
and sometimes paper). If the Court grants preliminary approval, the settlement administrator usually
launches a website with:
• Online claim form access, if claims are part of the settlement
• A long-form notice explaining benefits, deadlines, and exclusions
• Administrator contact information for questions or mailing requests
As of this update, the claim website and step-by-step claim instructions should be confirmed from the
official settlement notice materials in the case record.
What is the Claim Form Deadline?
The claim deadline has not been confirmed in the materials provided here. If the settlement is approved to
move forward, the Court’s preliminary approval order and the official settlement notice will list the exact
claim deadline.
What are the Important Dates?
These dates should be confirmed from the official settlement notice and Court orders once it is made
available. Stay tuned for updates here on OpenClassActions:
• Claim Form Deadline: TBD
• Opt Out Deadline: TBD
• Objection Deadline: TBD
• Final Approval Hearing: TBD
When is the class action settlement payment date?
Payment timing in most class action settlements depends on Court approval, the completion of the claims
process, and any appeals. If the settlement receives final approval and becomes effective, payments are
often issued weeks to months after the effective date, depending on the administrator’s timeline.
Is Proof Required to File a Claim?
Proof requirements depend on the final claim structure. Some data breach settlements allow basic claims
without documentation for certain benefits, while reimbursement categories often require documentation such
as bank records, receipts, or proof of time spent.
The claim form instructions (once published) should clearly explain what documentation is required for each
benefit category.
When Will Claim Form Be Available?
If the Court grants preliminary approval and the notice program begins, the claim form is usually made
available during the notice period on the official settlement website. This is when the administrator
typically posts the long-form notice, claim form, and FAQ.
How Many People are Affected?
The consolidated complaint and related public filings in the litigation allege that the incident impacted
approximately 36 million Xfinity customers.
When Will this Class Action Be Certified?
Settlement class certification typically happens at the preliminary approval stage, when the Court
conditionally certifies a settlement class for notice purposes, and then again at final approval if the
settlement is approved.
If the Court does not certify the settlement class, the proposed settlement cannot move forward in its
current form.
What are the Odds This Class Action is Settled?
A proposed settlement indicates the parties have reached an agreement in principle or a finalized settlement
agreement that still requires Court approval. Approval is not automatic, and the Court can require changes,
deny approval, or request additional information.
In many class actions, once a proposed settlement is filed, the next major milestone is the Court’s
preliminary approval decision.
What is the Anticipated Settlement Amount?
The proposed settlement fund described in the notice is $117,500,000, subject to Court approval and any
modifications ordered by the Court.
How much will Each Class Action Claimant be Paid?
Per-person payments are not confirmed here. In many settlements, cash payments can be pro rata and depend on
the number of valid claims, the net settlement fund after Court-approved deductions, and whether the
settlement uses tiers (for example, documented losses versus base payments).
What is Next?
If the Court grants preliminary approval, the settlement administrator will usually begin sending notice to
potential class members and publishing an official settlement website with claim instructions.
After notice is disseminated, class members typically have a set period to submit claims (if applicable),
opt out, or object. The Court then holds a final approval hearing to decide whether to grant final approval.
If the Court grants final approval and the settlement becomes effective (including the resolution of any
appeals), the administrator will process claims and distribute benefits according to the approved plan.
How Do I Find Class Action Settlements?
Find all the latest class actions you can qualify for by getting notified of new lawsuits as soon as they are open to claims:
Data Breach Settlements Open to Claims Right Now
These are some of the biggest data breach settlements currently open for claims on OpenClassActions.com.
Deadlines can move, so it is smart to file early if you qualify.
$40M Cencora and Lash Group Data Breach Settlement
These are large breach cases that OpenClassActions.com is tracking, but claims are not currently listed
as open. If a settlement gets approved, the claim process may open later.
Comcast Data Breach Settlement (Proposed)
A proposed settlement fund has been reported in court filings and notice materials. If final
approval happens, a claim site and instructions should follow.
Tip: If you received a Comcast breach notice around December 2023, keep an eye out for an official
claim website and deadlines.
Change Healthcare Data Breach
One of the largest healthcare breaches reported in the U.S. Claims and deadlines are not listed as
open on this page, but it is a major one to monitor.
If you think you were affected, the fastest way to confirm is to check whether you received a notice
letter or email from the company, then compare it to the settlement requirements on the
OpenClassActions.com page.
For most data breach settlements, you either need a notice ID, or you can file by verifying your
information on the claim form. Some settlements pay a basic cash option with no proof, while higher
reimbursements usually require documentation.
Claim Form Website
The official settlement website and claim form link have not been confirmed in the materials provided here.
Once available, it should be listed in the Court-approved notice and posted by the settlement administrator.
• U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Hasson v. Comcast Cable Communications, LLC,
Case No. 2:23-cv-05039-JMY
• Court docket reference (public docket source): CourtListener
Filing Class Action Settlement Claims
Please submit only truthful information. False claims can be rejected and may carry penalties. If you are
unsure whether you qualify, review the official notice or contact the settlement administrator once the
official settlement website is published. OpenClassActions.com is a consumer news site and is not a
settlement administrator or a law firm.