Judge approves AT&T's $177 million data breach settlement
BROBROK News · Based on reporting by DiarioBitcoin ·
A federal judge approved AT&T’s $177 million class-action settlement tied to two 2024 data incidents. Eligible claimants who filed on time may receive up to $5,000, but the final amount depends on settlement class and documented losses.
Key points
- The settlement includes $149 million for the first incident and $28 million for the second.
- The claims deadline passed on December 18, 2025 and was not reopened.
- Final approval was recorded on October 2, 2026, according to the settlement website update.
- Payments are expected after the settlement becomes effective and any appeals are resolved.
- Payouts depend on the claim category and the evidence submitted.
Why it matters
This case highlights the financial and legal costs companies can face after data security failures. It also shows how breach-related claims can take months to resolve before payouts begin.
Original headline: “AT&T: clientes afectados por brechas de datos podrían recibir hasta USD 5.000”
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