Published
March 15, 2025
Updated
July 25, 2026
Claims are closed. The deadline was May 6, 2025. The official settlement website lists a June 3, 2025 final approval hearing but does not currently post a final approval result or payment distribution date.
Current Status
Claims are closed. The deadline was May 6, 2025. The official settlement website lists a June 3, 2025 final approval hearing but does not currently post a final approval result or payment distribution date.StatusFinal-Approval Update PendingThe official site lists the hearing but no approval or payment update.
Claim DeadlineMay 6, 2025The filing window has passed.
Settlement StructureClaims-made reliefSee the official documents for allocation terms.
Potential BenefitUp to $10,000Amounts depended on the selected claim type.
What Happened?
The lawsuit concerned a City of Oakland data security incident discovered in February 2023. The plaintiffs alleged that personal information was accessed and exfiltrated and that the City was legally responsible. The City denied wrongdoing. The proposed settlement offered claims-made benefits without a merits ruling.Free settlement alerts
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Who Was Covered?
The settlement covered people in the United States whose personal information was stored or controlled by Oakland and who were notified by the City about the incident.What Relief Was Available?
Class members could seek up to $350 for ordinary losses, up to $10,000 for documented extraordinary losses, and credit-monitoring services. Qualifying police-officer class members could also receive $175.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 OaklandDataBreachSettlement.com.
Important Dates and Status
• Claim deadline: May 6, 2025• Final approval or resolution: No result posted after the June 3, 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 Gonzalez, et al. v. City of Oakland, 23CV031786, before the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda.Official Website: OaklandDataBreachSettlement.com
Sources
• Official website and posted documents: OaklandDataBreachSettlement.comFor more class actions keep scrolling below.
Settlement Structure
Claims-made relief
Matter
Gonzalez, et al. v. City of Oakland
Reference Number
23CV031786
Court or Authority
Superior Court of California, County of Alameda
Claim Deadline
May 6, 2025 (passed)
Status
Final-Approval Update Pending
Official Website
OaklandDataBreachSettlement.com
