What is the SouthState Bank data breach class action settlement?

A proposed $1.5 million class action settlement resolving claims that SouthState Bank, N.A. failed to protect customer information in the February 7, 2024 data incident. The case is Gregory Maricle, et al. v. SouthState Bank, N.A., Case No. CACE-2024CA-002530, in the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit in and for Polk County, Florida.

Who qualifies for the SouthState Bank data breach settlement?

Living United States residents who were sent notice from SouthState Bank that their private information may have been impacted in the February 2024 data incident. The exposed information may have included names, dates of birth, addresses, telephone numbers, financial account numbers, and Social Security numbers.

When is the deadline to file a SouthState Bank settlement claim?

The claim form deadline is June 15, 2026. Claims can be filed online or by mail. The exclusion (opt-out) and objection deadline is May 15, 2026, and the final approval hearing is scheduled for June 22, 2026.

What information was exposed in the SouthState Bank breach?

According to the settlement notice, the data potentially exposed in the February 2024 incident included names, dates of birth, addresses, telephone numbers, financial account numbers, and Social Security numbers.

What happens if I do nothing in the SouthState Bank settlement?

If you do nothing, you will not receive a Cash Payment from this Settlement and will give up your right to sue SouthState Bank over the February 2024 data incident. You will still be a Settlement Class Member and can activate the Credit Monitoring code you were sent to enroll in one year of credit monitoring after final approval.

How much is the total SouthState Bank settlement fund?

The total Cash Fund is $1,500,000. Valid Cash Payment A documented-loss claims are paid first from the Cash Fund, then the remaining balance is divided pro rata among Cash Payment B claimants. Separately from the Cash Fund, the Defendant also pays for the Credit Monitoring benefit, settlement administration costs, and court-approved attorneys' fees and costs (up to $1,750,000) and $1,500 in Service Awards. Those items do not reduce the Cash Fund.

How do I know the SouthState Bank settlement is legitimate?

The SouthState Bank settlement is a real proposed class action settlement in Gregory Maricle, et al. v. SouthState Bank, N.A., Case No. CACE-2024CA-002530, in the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit in and for Polk County, Florida. The official court-approved settlement website is SouthStateBankDataSettlement.com. The legitimate claims process never asks for your Social Security number password, bank password, or upfront payment to claim a settlement.

SouthState Bank Data Breach Class Action Settlement: $1.5 Million Fund, Up to $3,500 Plus Free Credit Monitoring

Q: How much can I get from the SouthState Bank settlement?

Class members can file a claim for Cash Payment A (up to $3,500 for documented fraud or identity theft losses) and/or Cash Payment B (a pro rata cash payment, no proof required). Separately, all class members who do not opt out automatically receive one year of one-bureau credit monitoring with $1,000,000 in identity theft insurance -- no claim form required for credit monitoring. Cash Payment A is paid first from the $1.5 million Cash Fund, then Cash Payment B is paid pro rata from the remaining balance.

Q: Do I need proof to get a payment from the SouthState Bank settlement?

It depends on which benefit you choose. Cash Payment B (pro rata cash) requires no proof -- just submit the claim form selecting that benefit. Cash Payment A (up to $3,500 for documented losses) requires Reasonable Documentation such as credit card statements, bank statements, invoices, telephone records, or receipts. Personal certifications or affidavits alone are not sufficient but can provide context alongside third-party documentation. Credit monitoring is automatic -- no claim form is required.

By Steve Levine

SouthState Bank Data Breach Class Action Settlement Maricle v SouthState Bank 2026

Published: April 18, 2026

Claim Form Deadline: June 15, 2026

Payout: Up to $3,500 for documented losses + pro rata cash payment (no proof) + automatic 1 year credit monitoring with $1M insurance

Who Qualifies: Living U.S. residents who were sent notice their private information may have been impacted in the February 7, 2024 SouthState Bank data incident

If you received a notice that your private information may have been exposed in the February 7, 2024 SouthState Bank data incident, you can file a claim for cash and receive free credit monitoring. The claim deadline is June 15, 2026.

A proposed $1.5 million class action settlement has been reached. Class members can choose Cash Payment A (up to $3,500 for documented losses), Cash Payment B (a pro rata cash payment with no proof required), or both. Separately, all class members who do not opt out automatically receive one year of one-bureau credit monitoring with $1,000,000 in identity theft insurance — no claim form required for the credit monitoring benefit.

What Happened?

SouthState Bank, N.A. is a national bank headquartered in Florida. According to the settlement notice, on February 7, 2024, a third party unlawfully accessed SouthState Bank's computer network and accessed the private information of current and former customers. This information may have included names, dates of birth, addresses, telephone numbers, financial account numbers, and Social Security numbers. SouthState Bank began notifying potentially impacted individuals on March 29, 2024.

The lawsuit alleges SouthState Bank failed to implement proper cybersecurity protocols to protect sensitive customer data. Multiple lawsuits were consolidated into the current Action, which brings claims for negligence, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and unjust enrichment. SouthState Bank denies all wrongdoing, and no court has made any determination of fault. The two sides agreed to settle to avoid the cost and risk of continued litigation.

Who Qualifies?

The Settlement Class includes all living persons residing in the United States who were sent notice that their private information may have been impacted in the Data Incident on or around February 7, 2024. Directors, officers, and agents of SouthState Bank, governmental entities, the assigned Judge and that Judge's immediate family and Court staff, and anyone who timely opts out are excluded.

What Can You Get?

The settlement provides two cash benefits plus an automatic credit monitoring benefit.

Cash Payment A — Up to $3,500 for documented losses. If the breach cost you money — through fraud or identity theft more likely than not caused by the Data Incident and incurred after February 7, 2024 — you can claim reimbursement up to $3,500. Qualifying losses listed in the notice include: bank fees, overdraft charges, late fees, or declined payment fees resulting from fraud; credit monitoring or identity theft protection you purchased in response to the incident; costs to place or remove a credit freeze; professional fees paid to address identity fraud (accountants, attorneys, fraud specialists); replacement costs for government-issued identification; long-distance phone, postage, notary, or similar incidental costs; and fraudulent, unreimbursed charges directly traceable to misuse of data from the incident. You cannot be reimbursed for losses that have already been reimbursed from another source.

Cash Payment B — Pro rata cash payment, no proof needed. All class members can also file for a pro rata (proportional) cash payment with no documentation required. The exact amount is calculated based on how many valid claims are filed and how much is left in the Cash Fund after Cash Payment A claims are paid.

Credit Monitoring — automatic, no claim form required. All settlement class members who do not opt out automatically receive one year of credit monitoring with one credit bureau and $1,000,000 in identity theft insurance. The notice from SouthState Bank included a unique activation code (mailed or emailed). After final approval, class members can activate the code through the settlement website. If you do not know your code, contact the settlement administrator through the official website. SouthState Bank pays for the credit monitoring benefit separately from the $1.5 million Cash Fund.

Order of payment: Cash Payment A documented-loss claims are paid first from the Cash Fund. The remaining balance is then divided pro rata among Cash Payment B claimants. You only need to submit one Claim Form, selecting one or both Cash Payments.

What Proof Do I Need?

For Cash Payment A (up to $3,500): "Reasonable Documentation" generated by a third party — such as credit card statements, bank statements, invoices, telephone records, or receipts. Personal certifications, declarations, or affidavits alone are not sufficient, but can accompany third-party documentation for context.

For Cash Payment B (pro rata cash): no proof needed — just submit the Claim Form selecting this benefit.

For Credit Monitoring: no claim form and no proof needed — the benefit is automatic. Activate your unique code through the settlement website after final approval.

Important Dates

• Data Incident: February 7, 2024
• Notice Began: March 29, 2024
• Opt-Out Deadline: May 15, 2026
• Objection Deadline: May 15, 2026
• Claim Form Deadline: June 15, 2026
• Final Approval Hearing: June 22, 2026 at 10:15 AM ET

Attorneys' Fees and Service Awards

Class Counsel will ask the Court to approve Attorneys' Fees and Costs of up to $1,750,000, and $1,500 in Service Awards for the Class Representatives. These amounts will be paid by SouthState Bank separately from the Cash Fund and Credit Monitoring costs — they do not reduce the money available to class members.

What Happens If I Do Nothing?

If you do nothing, you will not receive a Cash Payment from this Settlement and will give up your right to sue, continue to sue, or be part of another lawsuit against SouthState Bank about the claims resolved by this Settlement. You will remain a Settlement Class Member and will still be able to activate your Credit Monitoring code to receive the one-year credit monitoring benefit.

How to File a Claim

File your Claim Form online at SouthStateBankDataSettlement.com by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 15, 2026. You can also request a paper Claim Form to mail — paper claims must be postmarked by June 15, 2026. If your claim includes Cash Payment A, you must submit Reasonable Documentation supporting your loss.

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Case Information

The case is Gregory Maricle, et al. v. SouthState Bank, N.A., Case No. CACE-2024CA-002530, pending in the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit in and for Polk County, Florida.

Defendant: SouthState Bank, N.A.

Class Representatives: Gregory Maricle, Rodney Dailey, Ashley Flott, Damica Fullwood-Demps, Latona Gore, Christopher Hart, Cain King, Bonnie Lapwood, Aaron Marks, Tiffany Swinton, Timothy Van Dyke, George Vargha, Craig Zivolich, Todd Wilkes, and Molly Wilkes.

Class Counsel: Jeff Ostrow and Kristen Cardoso of Kopelowitz Ostrow P.A. (Fort Lauderdale, FL); Mariya Weekes of Milberg PLLC (Miami, FL).

Defense Counsel: Christopher Wiech and Cornelia Brandfield-Harvey of Baker & Hostetler LLP (Atlanta, GA); Christopher S. Carver of Akerman LLP (Fort Lauderdale, FL).

Settlement Website: SouthStateBankDataSettlement.com

Sources

• Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement, Gregory Maricle, et al. v. SouthState Bank, N.A., Case No. CACE-2024CA-002530 (Tenth Judicial Circuit, Polk County, FL)
• Official Settlement Website: SouthStateBankDataSettlement.com

Filing Class Action Settlement Claims

Please submit only truthful information when filing your claim. If you are unsure whether you qualify, contact the Settlement Administrator or Class Counsel through the official settlement website. OpenClassActions.com is a consumer news site and is not the settlement administrator or a law firm.

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Class Action Summary
Status	Open — Accepting Claims
Claim Deadline	June 15, 2026
Payout Options	Up to $3,500 documented losses + pro rata cash (no proof) + automatic 1 yr credit monitoring w/ $1M insurance
Cash Fund	$1,500,000
Category	Data Breach / Bank / Identity Theft
Defendant	SouthState Bank, N.A.
Data Exposed	Names, DOB, addresses, phone numbers, financial account numbers, SSNs
Incident Date	February 7, 2024
Case Number	CACE-2024CA-002530
Court	Circuit Court, Tenth Judicial Circuit, Polk County, FL
Opt-Out / Objection Deadline	May 15, 2026
Final Approval Hearing	June 22, 2026 at 10:15 AM ET
Attorneys' Fees / Costs	Up to $1,750,000 (paid by defendant, separate from Cash Fund)
Service Awards	$1,500
Official Website	SouthState Data Settlement