Published
September 23, 2025
Updated
July 25, 2026
Claims are closed. The deadline was November 27, 2025, and the fairness hearing was scheduled for November 19, 2025. The official settlement website still describes the settlement as proposed and does not post a final approval order or payment date. The settlement covered people whose information was affected by the Cornwell incident and who received notice.
Current Status
Claims are closed. The deadline was November 27, 2025, and the fairness hearing was scheduled for November 19, 2025. The official settlement website still describes the settlement as proposed and does not post a final approval order or payment date.StatusAwaiting Final ApprovalThe official site still describes the settlement as proposed.
Claim DeadlineNovember 27, 2025The filing window has passed.
Settlement FundClaims-made settlementSee the settlement documents for allocation terms.
Potential Benefit$50 or up to $5,000Two years of monitoring was also available.
What Happened?
The lawsuit concerned the September 2022 Cornwell Quality Tools data incident and alleged that the defendant did not use reasonable safeguards for personally identifiable information. The defendant denied the allegations and wrongdoing. The parties agreed to settle to avoid the cost, delay, and uncertainty of continued litigation.Who Was Covered?
The settlement covered people whose information was affected by the Cornwell incident and who received notice.What Benefits Were Available?
Class members could choose a $50 alternative cash payment or seek reimbursement for ordinary losses and time up to $500 and extraordinary losses up to $5,000. Two years of credit monitoring was also available.How Claims Were Filed
During the filing period, eligible class members could submit a claim online or use the paper form made available by the administrator. Documentation requirements depended on the selected benefit. The filing window is now closed.Official settlement information remains available at CQTDataSettlement.com.
Important Dates
• Fairness hearing scheduled: November 19, 2025• Claim deadline: November 27, 2025
• Payment date: Not announced
Settlement Fund and Legal Fees
Court-approved notice, administration, legal-fee, and expense amounts are governed by the settlement documents and court orders. Those deductions can affect the amount available for eligible claims.Case Information
The case is Felger v. The Cornwell Quality Tools Company, Case No. 2025CIV0456, in the Court of Common Pleas, Medina County, Ohio.Official Website: CQTDataSettlement.com
Sources
• Official settlement website and court documents: CQTDataSettlement.comFor more class actions keep scrolling below.
Settlement Fund
Claims-made settlement
Case Title
Felger v. The Cornwell Quality Tools Company
Case Number
2025CIV0456
Court
Court of Common Pleas, Medina County, Ohio
Claim Deadline
November 27, 2025 (passed)
Status
Awaiting Final Approval
Official Website
CQTDataSettlement.com
