Published
February 26, 2026
Updated
July 25, 2026
This $1.5 million settlement covered current and former Nissan North America employees affected by a November 2023 cyberattack. Claims for up to $4,500, an alternative cash payment, and credit monitoring closed May 26, 2026.
Current Status
Claims are closed. The deadline was May 26, 2026, and the final approval hearing was scheduled for June 1, 2026. The official settlement website does not currently post a final approval order or payment date.What Happened?
On November 7, 2023, hackers accessed Nissan North America’s computer network through an external VPN and stole files containing employee Social Security numbers, dates of birth, pay information, and medical records. More than 53,000 current and former employees were affected. Nissan denies wrongdoing.StatusClaims ClosedPayment date not announced.
Claim DeadlineMay 26, 2026The filing window has passed.
Settlement Fund$1.5 MillionCapped settlement amount.
Potential BenefitUp to $4,500Or up to $100 plus monitoring.
Who Qualifies for the Nissan Data Breach Settlement?
You qualify if you received a notice from Nissan North America informing you that your information may have been compromised in the November 7, 2023 data breach. This primarily includes current and former Nissan North America employees — over 53,000 people were notified.People who received a breach notification letter from Nissan (sent starting around May 2024) were Settlement Class Members.
Excluded from the settlement are Nissan officers and directors, governmental entities, and the judge assigned to the case.
How Much Will I Get from the Nissan Data Breach Settlement?
During the claim period, class members could choose either Cash Payment A or Cash Payment B, but not both. Both options also offered two years of credit monitoring.Cash Payment A — Documented Losses (up to $4,500)
Cash Payment A offered reimbursement for documented financial losses:• Up to $450 for ordinary documented losses: bank fees, postage, copying costs, travel expenses, notary fees, credit repair services, additional credit monitoring, or identity theft insurance you purchased because of the breach
• Up to $4,500 for extraordinary losses: unreimbursed expenses arising from the misuse of your Social Security number or date of birth that were directly caused by the breach. Must be supported by third-party documentation such as a police report or insurance claim.
All losses must have occurred after November 7, 2023 and must be directly caused by the data breach. You need third-party documentation (receipts, bank statements, police reports, etc.) for all claims under this option.
Cash Payment B — No Proof Required (up to $100)
Cash Payment B offered an alternative payment of up to $100 without proof of loss.This amount may be reduced on a pro rata basis depending on how many people file claims. The more people who file for the $100 payment, the lower each individual payment may be. But the total settlement fund is $1.5 million, so if relatively few people file compared to the 53,000+ affected, the per-person amount could remain close to $100.
Credit Monitoring (available with either option)
Claimants could also elect two years of one-bureau credit monitoring with up to $1 million in identity theft insurance, regardless of which cash option they selected.People already enrolled in Nissan’s earlier monitoring offer could request a two-year extension through the settlement.
How Claims Were Filed
During the filing period, claims could be submitted in two ways:Online: Through NNADataSettlement.com.
By mail: By sending a completed form to the Settlement Administrator.
The online and mail deadline was May 26, 2026. Cash Payment A required third-party documentation; Cash Payment B did not require proof of loss.
What Was the Nissan Data Breach?
On November 7, 2023, Nissan North America discovered that a cybercriminal had gained unauthorized access to its computer network through an external VPN. The attacker stole files from Nissan’s local and network file shares and then demanded a ransom. No systems were encrypted during the attack, but the stolen files contained highly sensitive employee information.The data exposed in the breach included:
• Full names
• Social Security numbers
• Dates of birth
• Pay and compensation information
• Medical records (for certain individuals)
Nissan notified all current employees about the cyberattack in December 2023 during a company town hall meeting. However, it was not until late February 2024 that the company determined the stolen files actually contained personal employee information. Nissan began sending formal data breach notification letters to affected individuals around May 2024 — roughly six months after the breach occurred. The company reported to the Maine Attorney General’s Office that 53,038 individuals were impacted.
The lawsuit alleged that Nissan failed to implement adequate cybersecurity measures to protect employee data and that the delay in notifying victims put them at increased risk of identity theft and fraud.
Nissan denies all allegations and maintains it did not violate any laws.
What Happens If I Do Nothing?
If you are a Settlement Class Member and you do nothing, two things happen:First, you will not receive any money or credit monitoring from the settlement.
Second, you will still be legally bound by the settlement. That means you give up your right to sue Nissan over this data breach in the future. You permanently release your claims against Nissan related to the November 2023 data incident.
If you want to preserve your right to sue Nissan separately, you must formally opt out (exclude yourself) from the settlement by April 24, 2026.
The settlement terms govern the released claims of class members who did not opt out.
Nissan Data Breach Settlement: Key Dates
• November 7, 2023: Nissan discovers the cyberattack• February 2024: Nissan determines stolen files contain personal employee data
• May 2024: Nissan begins sending breach notification letters to 53,038 individuals
• April 24, 2026: Deadline to opt out or object to the settlement
• May 26, 2026: Deadline to file a claim
• June 1, 2026: Final Approval Hearing (9:00 AM CT, Nashville, TN)
Nissan Data Breach Settlement: Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need proof of loss to file a claim?
No. Cash Payment B allows up to $100 with no proof required. If you have documented losses, choose Cash Payment A for reimbursement up to $4,500.What is the claim deadline?
May 26, 2026. The filing window has passed.How do I know if I qualify?
People who received a data breach notification letter from Nissan North America about the November 2023 incident were Settlement Class Members. Over 53,000 current and former employees were affected.What information was exposed?
Names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, pay information, and medical records for certain individuals.Can I get credit monitoring from this settlement?
Claimants could elect two years of one-bureau credit monitoring with up to $1 million in identity theft insurance.How much are the attorneys getting?
Class Counsel is requesting up to $500,000 in attorney fees and costs. The four Class Representatives are each requesting $3,000 service awards. These amounts come from the $1.5 million settlement fund.When will payments be sent?
The official settlement website has not announced a distribution date. Payments generally cannot be distributed until any required approval and appeal process is complete.What if I already enrolled in the credit monitoring Nissan offered?
The settlement allowed claimants to request a two-year extension.Settlement Notice
Sources
• Settlement Notice — Taylor et al. v. Nissan North America, Inc., No. 25-0975-BC• Maine Attorney General’s Office — Data Breach Report (53,038 individuals)
• Official Settlement Website — NNADataSettlement.com
Case Details
Case: Taylor et al. v. Nissan North America, Inc., No. 25-0975-BCCourt: Chancery Court for the State of Tennessee, Twentieth Judicial District, Davidson County
Settlement Amount: $1,500,000 (capped)
Claim Deadline: May 26, 2026
Opt-Out/Objection Deadline: April 24, 2026
Final Approval Hearing: June 1, 2026 (9:00 AM CT, Nashville, TN)
Class Counsel: Jeff Ostrow (Kopelowitz Ostrow P.A.), A. Brooke Murphy (Murphy Law Firm), J. Gerard Stranch IV (Stranch, Jennings & Garvey, PLLC)
Defense Counsel: Brigid M. Carpenter & Zachary Busey (Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC)
Settlement Administrator: Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
Official Settlement Website: NNADataSettlement.com
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Settlement Fund
$1.5 million (capped)
Case Title
Taylor et al. v. Nissan North America, Inc.
Case Number
25-0975-BC
Court
Chancery Court for Tennessee, Twentieth Judicial District, Davidson County
Claim Deadline
May 26, 2026 (passed)
Status
Claims closed — payment date not announced
Official Website
NNADataSettlement.com
