Claims are closed. The deadline was December 16, 2024. The official settlement website does not currently announce a payment distribution date.
StatusClosed—No Payment Date PostedThe filing window closed; no distribution date is posted.
Claim DeadlineDecember 16, 2024The filing window has passed.
Settlement FundNot publicly statedSee the settlement documents for allocation terms.
Potential BenefitUp to $4,000Benefit amounts depended on the selected claim type.
What Happened?
The lawsuit alleged that unauthorized access to Farmers Investment Company systems in May 2022 potentially exposed personal information. Farmers Investment denied wrongdoing and liability, and the court did not decide the merits of the allegations. The parties settled to avoid the cost and uncertainty of further litigation.
Who Was Covered?
People who were sent notice that their information may have been affected by the Farmers Investment data incident were included.
What Benefits Were Available?
Class members could seek up to $400 for documented ordinary losses, up to $45 for lost time, and up to $4,000 for documented extraordinary losses. Two years of credit monitoring and identity-theft protection were also available.
How Claims Were Filed
During the filing period, eligible class members could submit a claim online or use the paper form provided by the administrator. Documentation requirements depended on the benefit requested. The filing window is now closed.
• Claim deadline: December 16, 2024
• Final approval: Not announced on the official website
• Payment status: 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 Barrios v. Farmers Investment Co. d/b/a Green Valley Pecan Company, Case No. CV2024-002001, in the Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County.