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Benworth Capital Partners Data Breach Settlement Offers Up to $5K to Victims

Benworth Capital Partners Data Breach Settlement Offers Up to $5K to Victims

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ThreatCluster •November 2, 2026 at 19:47 UTC
  • •Benworth Capital Partners' data breach occurred in May 2025, affecting sensitive customer information.
  • •Eligible claimants can receive up to $5,000 for documented losses or $50 without proof.
  • •The settlement includes one year of free credit monitoring for all affected individuals.

Benworth Capital Partners, a hard money lender, experienced a data breach in May 2025 that compromised sensitive customer information. A class action lawsuit was filed against the company, alleging inadequate protection of this data. The settlement, which received preliminary court approval on August 28, 2026, allows affected U.S. residents to claim up to $5,000 for documented losses related to identity theft or fraud due to the breach. Alternatively, claimants can receive a cash payment of $50 without proof of loss. All claimants will also receive one year of free credit monitoring. The deadline for filing claims is December 21, 2026, with a final approval hearing scheduled for January 5, 2027. The breach has raised concerns about data security in the financial sector.

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Timeline

2025-05-01
Data breach at Benworth Capital Partners
Sensitive customer information was compromised due to inadequate security measures.
Yahoo
2026-08-28
Settlement receives preliminary court approval
The court approved the class action settlement to compensate victims of the May 2025 breach.
ClassAction.org
2026-11-02
Settlement announcement published
Details of the settlement and claims process were made public, informing affected individuals of their rights.
Yahoo

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Common questions

Who is eligible for the settlement?
All U.S. residents notified by Benworth Capital Partners that their information may have been affected by the breach.
What documentation is needed for claims?
Claimants must provide proof of documented losses, such as receipts, to receive up to $5,000.
When is the deadline to file a claim?
The deadline to submit a claim is December 21, 2026.