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.
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.
• 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.