Published
April 18, 2026
Updated
July 10, 2026
If you got a notice of the February 2024 SouthState Bank data breach, here is what the $1.5 million settlement offers — cash plus a year of free credit monitoring.
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 loss documentation required), or both. The online claim form asks for the Settlement Class Member ID / PIN from your notice to confirm class membership. 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.
Status
Settlement Closed
Claim Deadline
June 15, 2026
Estimated Payout
Up to $3,500 + pro rata cash
$3,500 for documented losses · pro rata cash with no proof · automatic 1 year of credit monitoring with $1M insurance
Eligibility
Notice recipients
U.S. residents notified their information may have been exposed in the Feb 7, 2024 SouthState Bank data incident
Proof Required
Optional
required for the $3,500 documented-loss tier; pro rata cash tier needs no proof
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 loss documentation required. All class members can also file for a pro rata (proportional) cash payment without documenting a loss. The online claim form will still ask for your Settlement Class Member ID / PIN from your notice to confirm class membership. The exact Cash Payment B 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 Do I Need to File?
The online claim form asks for your Settlement Class Member ID / PIN, which was included in the notice SouthState Bank sent to impacted individuals (by email or postcard). That number confirms your class membership. If you received a notice but cannot find your ID or PIN, contact the Settlement Administrator through the official settlement website.For Cash Payment A (up to $3,500): you must also submit "Reasonable Documentation" generated by a third party — 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 loss documentation required — just submit the Claim Form selecting this benefit.
For Credit Monitoring: no claim form and no documentation needed — the benefit is automatic. Activate your unique Credit Monitoring 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. Have your Settlement Class Member ID / PIN from your notice ready. 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.File a Claim
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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 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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Settlement Amount
$1,500,000
Cash Fund — defendant pays credit monitoring + attorney fees separately
Case Title
Gregory Maricle, et al. v. SouthState Bank, N.A.
Case Number
CACE-2024CA-002530
Court
Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit, Polk County, Florida
Final Approval Hearing
June 22, 2026 at 10:15 a.m. ET
Official Website
SouthState Bank Data Settlement.com
