Oak View Group Data Breach Settlement
What happened
A November 2023 cyberattack on venue-management company Oak View Group compromised personal information (names, dates of birth, SSNs, ID documents) of about 60,000 people, mostly current and former employees. OVG agreed to an $824,000 settlement.
Who qualifies
People whose private information was compromised in the November 2023 Oak View Group cyberattack (generally those who received notice around January 2024).
How much you could get
Pro rata cash payment of about $150 for California residents or $50 for others (varies with claim volume), OR up to $5,000 for documented losses incurred Nov 26, 2023 - Aug 15, 2026; plus 2 years of CyEx Identity Defense Complete with $1M identity theft insurance
Rule of thumb: individual payouts shrink as more people file. Funds first pay attorneys' fees and costs (typically 25–35%), then split the rest among valid claims.
Key dates
| Proof required | none for the pro rata cash payment; bank statements/receipts required for documented-loss claims |
|---|---|
| Claim deadline | 2026-08-15 |
| Opt-out / exclusion deadline | 2026-07-16 |
| Final approval hearing | 2026-08-13 |
| Court | C.D. Cal. — 2:24-cv-00719-HDV-DMK |
| Claims administrator | Simpluris |
Worth knowing
Small fund — attorneys' fees, admin costs, and service awards come out before class payments, so pro rata amounts may drop if claims are heavy. Online filing uses the unique ID/PIN from your notice.
Is this legit?
Yes — here is the paper trail we verified on 2026-07-10:
- https://oakviewgroupdatasettlement.com/ — official settlement site (fetched 2026-07-10)
- https://oakviewgroupdatasettlement.com/faq — official FAQ (fund total, tier amounts)
Scam check: the only place to file is the official administrator link above. Ignore texts or ads offering to "file for you" for a fee.