Published
April 22, 2026
Updated
October 20, 2026
If you got a notice about the October 2024 Maxar Space Systems breach, you can claim 3 years of credit monitoring, up to $3,500 for out-of-pocket losses, and a $100 CCPA payment (CA).
What Is the Maxar Data Breach Class Action About?
Did you receive a notice that your personal information was exposed in the October 2024 Maxar data incident? You may be entitled to three years of credit monitoring, cash reimbursement for out-of-pocket losses, and, if you live in California, an additional statutory payment under the CCPA. Here is how the proposed settlement works and how to claim your benefits.The lawsuit, captioned In Re: Maxar Data Security Litigation, Case No. 24CV452108, was filed in the Superior Court of the State of California, Santa Clara County. The case arises from a targeted cyberattack on the computer systems of Maxar Space LLC and Maxar Space Robotics LLC in or around October 2024. According to the notice, certain files that contained sensitive personal information were accessed during the incident.
What changed recently: On September 24, 2026, Judge Beth McGowen of the Santa Clara County Superior Court granted final approval of the settlement and granted Class Counsel's motion for attorneys' fees, expenses and service awards. The order sets a compliance hearing for May 20, 2027, at which Class Counsel and the settlement administrator are to report on the distributions made. The claim deadline was July 16, 2026.
Information in the impacted files may have included names, Social Security numbers, home addresses, gender, employment information, and business contact information. Maxar denies any wrongdoing, and the court has not decided who is right. The parties agreed to settle to avoid the costs, risks, and uncertainty of continued litigation.
Status
Claims Closed
Claim Deadline
July 16, 2026
Estimated Payout
Up to $3,500
+ credit monitoring · $100 CCPA (CA only)
Proof Required
Yes
for out-of-pocket expenses
Why a Defense & Geospatial Contractor Employee PII Breach Is Different
Maxar Space Systems is not a retailer or a healthcare provider — it is a Westminster, Colorado–headquartered space technology and geospatial intelligence contractor whose customers include the U.S. Department of Defense, the National Reconnaissance Office, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, NASA, and allied foreign governments. That matters for class members because the records exposed in this incident belonged to the workforce of a cleared defense contractor: engineers, program managers, satellite technicians, and administrative staff whose employment history, Social Security numbers, and residential addresses are exactly the profile that state-sponsored actors and sophisticated criminal groups target for follow-on exploitation such as spearphishing, credential stuffing against government and contractor portals, and long-tail identity fraud.Unlike a typical retail-scale breach, the downstream risk to individual class members from a defense-contractor employee PII breach can persist for years, because Social Security numbers and work history do not expire. The three years of credit monitoring and identity-protection services offered under this settlement are designed with that longer risk horizon in mind, and the out-of-pocket reimbursement track covers not just direct fraudulent-charge losses but also time spent responding to identity-theft incidents and the cost of additional protective steps.
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Who Is Included in the Settlement?
The court defined the settlement class as all living persons residing in the United States whose personally identifiable information was potentially compromised in the data incident announced by Maxar in or around October 2024, including all persons who received a breach notice letter.The following groups are excluded from the class:
• The judge in the case, and the judge’s family and staff.
• The lawyers for the plaintiffs and defendants, and their families and staff.
• Government entities.
• Maxar’s officers and directors, and certain associated companies.
• Anyone who validly opts out of the settlement.
What Benefits Does the Maxar Settlement Provide?
Class members are not limited to one benefit. You may file a claim for each benefit you qualify for.• Three years of credit monitoring. You can enroll in three years of credit monitoring from a credit bureau. The service includes $1,000,000 in identity theft insurance. An enrollment code will be emailed to eligible class members after the settlement is approved.
• Up to $3,500 for out-of-pocket expenses. You can request reimbursement for documented out-of-pocket losses that resulted from the data incident. Proof such as receipts is required, and you may include your own notes to explain the receipts (notes alone are not enough).
• Lost time payment up to $80. If you spent time addressing the data incident, you can claim up to four hours at $20 per hour, for a maximum of $80. No proof is required for the lost time claim. The lost time payment counts toward the $3,500 out-of-pocket cap.
• CCPA payment of about $100 for California residents. If you are a resident of California, you can claim an additional cash payment expected to be about $100. The payment may be reduced on a pro rata basis if California class members claim more than $15,000 in total. CCPA payments are separate from the out-of-pocket cap.
Reimbursement for Out-of-Pocket Expenses
Covered out-of-pocket expenses must have been incurred after October 11, 2024 and must be related to the data incident. Examples the notice lists include:• Bank, credit card, and debit card fees.
• Postage.
• Long-distance or by-the-minute phone charges.
• Data charges, if charged by the amount of data used.
• Gas money for local travel.
• Fees for credit reports or credit monitoring.
You must keep and submit documentation showing your expenses. The $3,500 cap applies to the combined total of out-of-pocket expenses and lost time payments.
How to File a Maxar Settlement Claim
You can submit your claim in the following ways:• Online: The fastest option is to file at the official settlement website, MaxarSettlement.com.
• By mail: You may download a claim form from the settlement website and mail the completed form to the settlement administrator at the address listed in the official notice.
• Request a paper form: You can contact the settlement administrator through the official settlement website to request a paper claim form.
Online claim forms must be submitted by July 16, 2026. Mailed claim forms, including any supporting documentation, must be postmarked no later than July 16, 2026.
Key Deadlines
• Opt out of the settlement by: June 16, 2026
• Object to the settlement by: June 16, 2026
• Submit a claim form by: July 16, 2026
• Final approval: granted September 24, 2026, by the Superior Court of the State of California, Santa Clara County
What Happens If I Do Nothing?
If you do nothing, you remain in the class and are bound by the settlement, which the court approved on September 24, 2026, but you will not receive any settlement benefits. You will also give up your right to sue or continue to sue Maxar for the claims released by the settlement. If you want credit monitoring or cash, you must submit a valid, timely claim form.Opting Out or Objecting
If you do not want to be part of the settlement, you can opt out by submitting a written Request for Exclusion postmarked or emailed by June 16, 2026. Opting out means you will not receive any settlement benefits, but you keep the right to sue Maxar on your own over the same issues.If you do not opt out, you may object to the settlement by writing to the court and serving the settlement administrator by June 16, 2026. You may also ask the court for permission to speak about your objection at the final approval hearing. Objections must include your name, your reasons for objecting, whether you or your lawyer wish to speak at the hearing, a list of any prior objections you or your lawyer filed in the last four years, and your personal signature.
Attorneys and Service Awards
The court appointed John J. Nelson of Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman, PLLC, and A. Brooke Murphy of Murphy Law Firm as class counsel. You will not be charged for their services. On September 24, 2026, the court approved a combined $125,000 award of attorneys’ fees and costs for class counsel and a $2,000 service award for each of the two class representatives, which Maxar agreed to pay separately from the relief made available to the class.Claim Form Website: MaxarSettlement.com
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Sources
• Official Settlement Website: MaxarSettlement.com• Superior Court of the State of California, Santa Clara County, In Re: Maxar Data Security Litigation, Case No. 24CV452108
Filing Class Action Settlement Claims
Please submit only truthful information on any claim form. False or fraudulent claims can be rejected and may lead to penalties. If you are not sure whether you qualify, review the official notice or contact the settlement administrator. OpenClassActions.com is a consumer news site and is not the settlement administrator or a law firm, and we do not process or decide claims.Questions
Who qualifies for the Maxar data breach settlement?
You may be a class member if you are a living person residing in the United States whose personally identifiable information was potentially compromised in the Maxar data incident announced in or around October 2024, including anyone who received a breach notice letter from Maxar.
What benefits does the Maxar settlement provide?
Class members may enroll in three years of credit monitoring with one million dollars in identity theft insurance, claim up to $3,500 in reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses tied to the data incident, claim up to four hours of lost time at $20 per hour for a maximum of $80, and California residents may claim an additional CCPA payment estimated at $100.
What are the Maxar settlement deadlines?
The deadline to submit a claim is July 16, 2026. The deadlines to opt out of or object to the settlement are June 16, 2026. The Superior Court of the State of California, Santa Clara County granted final approval of the settlement on September 24, 2026.
Do I need proof to file a Maxar data breach claim?
Proof such as receipts or statements is required to claim reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses. No proof is required to claim the lost time payment of up to $80. The credit monitoring benefit and the California CCPA payment do not require documentation of losses.
How do I submit a claim for the Maxar settlement?
The fastest way to file is online at the official settlement website, MaxarSettlement.com. You can also request a paper claim form from the settlement administrator by email. Online and mailed claim forms must be submitted or postmarked by July 16, 2026.
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Case Title
In Re: Maxar Data Security Litigation
Case Number
24CV452108
Court
Superior Court of California, Santa Clara County
Final Approval Hearing
Final approval granted September 24, 2026
Compliance hearing set for May 20, 2027
Official Website
Maxar Settlement.com
