Nucor Data Breach Settlement — Claims Closed

Claims are closed. The December 30, 2024 deadline has passed.

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Nucor Data Breach Settlement

Published December 25, 2024
Updated July 25, 2026

Claims are closed. The deadline was December 30, 2024. The court granted final approval following the January 14, 2025 hearing, but the official website does not announce a payment date.

Nucor Data Breach Settlement

Current Status

Claims are closed. The deadline was December 30, 2024. The court granted final approval following the January 14, 2025 hearing, but the official website does not announce a payment date.

StatusPayments PendingFinal approval was granted; no distribution date is posted.
Claim DeadlineDecember 30, 2024The filing window has passed.
Settlement ValueApprox. $320,000See the official documents for allocation terms.
Potential BenefitUp to $7,500Amounts depended on the selected claim type.

What Happened?

The lawsuit concerned unauthorized acquisition of Nucor files between approximately May 26 and June 1, 2023 through a vulnerability in third-party file-transfer software. The files included names and financial-account information. Nucor denied wrongdoing and liability, and the settlement resolved the allegations without a trial.

Who Was Covered?

The settlement covered people Nucor notified that their personal information was potentially compromised in the incident.

What Relief Was Available?

Class members could seek up to $750 for documented ordinary expenses and lost time, up to $7,500 for documented extraordinary losses, and 24 months of credit monitoring if they had not previously enrolled.

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.

Official information remains available at NucorDataSettlement.com.

Important Dates and Status

Claim deadline: December 30, 2024
Final approval or resolution: Granted after the January 14, 2025 hearing
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 matter is Burleson v. Nucor Corporation, 24CV012197-910, before the Superior Court of North Carolina, Wake County.

Official Website: NucorDataSettlement.com

Sources

• Official website and posted documents: NucorDataSettlement.com

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Settlement Value Approx. $320,000
Matter Burleson v. Nucor Corporation
Reference Number 24CV012197-910
Court or Authority Superior Court of North Carolina, Wake County
Claim Deadline December 30, 2024 (passed)
Status Payments Pending
Official Website NucorDataSettlement.com

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