Title Company Data Breach · Final Approval Granted
Knight Barry Title Data Breach Settlement
PublishedFebruary 12, 2026
UpdatedJuly 25, 2026
This settlement covered people affected by the Knight Barry Title data incident. Claims closed February 17, 2026, and the court has entered final approval; no payment date is posted.
Claims are closed. The deadline was February 17, 2026. The official settlement website posts a final approval order and judgment, but it does not currently announce a payment distribution date.
StatusPayments PendingFinal approval was granted; no distribution date is posted.
Claim DeadlineFebruary 17, 2026The filing window has passed.
Settlement FundSettlement benefitsSee the settlement documents for funding terms.
Potential BenefitUp to $5,000 + cashPlus three years of credit monitoring.
What Happened?
The lawsuit alleged that Knight Barry Title failed to adequately safeguard private information involved in a data security incident. Knight Barry denied wrongdoing. The parties agreed to settle to avoid the cost and uncertainty of continued litigation.
Who Was Covered?
The settlement covered people in the United States whose private information was potentially compromised in the Knight Barry Title data incident and who received notice of the incident.
What Benefits Were Available?
Class members could seek up to $5,000 for documented losses, a pro rata cash payment, and three years of credit monitoring with identity-theft insurance. Final cash payments could be adjusted based on valid claims and permitted settlement costs.
How Claims Were Filed
Claims could be submitted online or by mail through February 17, 2026. Loss-reimbursement claims required supporting documentation. The filing period is closed.
• Claim deadline: February 17, 2026
• Final approval hearing: March 2, 2026
• 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 In re Knight Barry Title, Inc. Data Incident Litigation, Case No. 2:24-cv-00211-LA, in the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin.